Musician’s Guide to Cover Art

Cover art is the first thing listeners see – and one of the most common reasons releases get delayed. This musician’s guide to cover art breaks down everything you need to know to design standout visuals that meet streaming platform guidelines and elevate your music.

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How To Protect Your Mental Health on Social Media as a Musician

Social media can help grow a music career – but it can just as easily drain your energy, confidence, and creativity. Learn how to protect your mental health on social media as a musician, set boundaries, and use social platforms in a way that supports your artistry instead of sabotaging it.

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Independent Musician News: Community, Cringe, and Getting Paid

Listen up! Last week’s collection of independent musician news and helpful tips includes a guide on converting listeners to fans, cringe becomes a commodity, and more… Independent Musician News

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How to Turn Casual Listeners into Loyal Fans

What actually turns casual listeners into loyal fans? Ian Campbell breaks down the emotional and strategic steps every artist should know to build a real and monetizable fanbase.

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Musician’s Income Checklist: Get Paid What You Deserve

If you work in music, getting paid often isn’t easy—but it can be. This simple musician’s income checklist helps you ask the right questions so you paids what you deserve.

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Independent Musician News: House shows, Managers, Fans, More

This week, our tips and advice and D.I.Y. and independent musician news last week covered playing house concerts, how to make it in uncertain times, becoming an artist manager, building a smart release strategy, and more…

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My Journey to Becoming an Artist Manager at 20

At 20 years old, Ale Gil started managing artists while still in college at Berklee – learning everything from booking shows to building an artist’s brand. Ali shares the journey to becoming an artist manager and what it really takes to break into the music industry.

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How to Build a Music Release Strategy in 2025

Dropping a track without a plan in 2025 is a fast track to getting lost in the noise. This guide breaks down how to build a music release strategy including a step-by-step guide that builds momentum, boost streams, and turns every release into a moment.

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How Distributors Can Support Artists and Fight Streaming Fraud

Learn how distributors can support artists while still fighting the growing problem of music streaming fraud.

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Advice for Independent Musicians in Uncertain Times

Economic uncertainty can crush unprepared musicians – but it can also be your biggest opportunity. Learn how to protect income, boost visibility, thrive while others pull back and more practical advice for independent musicians in uncertain times.

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