Booking a 10 city living room tour without a booking agent is possible with the right approach. Will Tynan shares how he used direct outreach and intimate house shows to create meaningful connections and successful tours across North America.
A familiar echo is making its way back onto the dance floor, this time heading straight from the indie playlist of the late 1990s and 2000s. Am EDM remix renaissance fueled by artists like Mau P, Morgan Seetree and CYRIL are breathing new life into nostalgic indie anthems.
Indie musician news last week ranged from a tariffs warning from Bandcamp, Spotify Superlisteners, what you need to know prior to a merch deal, serving your biggest fans, post-release strategies, and much more…
Think you know what “load-in time” or “gas money” really means? These common live gig terms might be the very reason your band isn’t getting booked, and here’s what promoters actually hear when you use them.
In the age of AI, why write music yourself? As AI-generated songs flood the internet, fewer people see the value in learning to write music themselves. In this thought-provoking piece, Ray Harmony explores why preserving the craft of songwriting is more vital, and rewarding than ever.
Just like a record contract or any other deal, you need to know the risks before signing a merch deal. Not knowing recently landed NBA YoungBoy aka YoungBoy Never Broke Again in court.
MusiCares has partnered with women’s and family health virtual health clinic Maven to provide free health support for music professionals and musicians.
Gen-Z dislikes streaming, and the music industry isn’t ready for the shift. Their love for TikTok, YouTube, old hits, and physical media is changing everything… again.
ROSTR and Bandsintown launch EARLY, a new live showcase series designed to connect emerging artists with industry decision-makers and tastemakers. Applications to interested artists are open now for a debut event in LA this October.
You dropped the track, but the real work starts after release day. Learn the key post-release strategies that keep your momentum strong, grow your audience, and turn one song into long-term success.
Not all listeners are the same, and a small group can have the biggest impact on your music career. Here’s how to grow your Spotify Super Listeners to increase streams, sell more tickets, and build a loyal fanbase that lasts.
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