Indie Music

Contacts for Music Festivals That Book Emerging Artists

Hoping to land a spot on a festival lineup in 2026? Here are contacts for music festivals that are now accepting artist applications.

Alana Bonilla on 09/05/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How to get Music Press to cover your Next Release or Live Show

Trying to get your music or next live show featured but not hearing back? This guide breaks down how to get music press and pitch journalists in ways that actually get noticed.

Alana Bonilla on 09/04/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Bandcamp launches curator led subscribe-to-own Bandcamp Clubs

Bandcamp has launched Bandcamp Clubs, curator led subscribe-to-own music discovery communities. Each themed Bandcamp Club will explore new artists through monthly record selections, artist interviews, and listening parties.

Bruce Houghton on 09/03/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Mental Health Essentials for Musicians

Behind the spotlight, many musicians are silently battling anxiety, burnout, and depression. This guide to mental health essentials for musicians breaks down the challenges artists face, and what to do. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 09/03/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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What Makes a Great Artist Manager? Advice from Top Music Managers

Artist management is more than just handling business. Check out key traits that a great artist manager through real stories from top industry pros.

Alana Bonilla on 09/02/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How to Book a 10 City Living Room Tour Without a Booking Agent

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.

Alana Bonilla on 09/02/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Indie Nostalgia Fuels an EDM Remix Renaissance

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.

Alana Bonilla on 09/02/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Indie Musician News Last Week: Tariffs, Spotify, Merch, AI & More

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…

Alana Bonilla on 08/30/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Stop Misusing These Common Live Gig Terms

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.

Alana Bonilla on 08/29/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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UK adds songwriter stipends

In The Age Of AI, Why Write Music Yourself?

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.

Alana Bonilla on 08/28/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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5 Things to Know Before Signing A Merch Deal: Just ask NBA YoungBoy 

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.

Alana Bonilla on 08/27/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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