Get royalties in advance with RoyFi
Today’s Indie Spotlight shines on RoyFi, one of a handful of startups on a mission to give artists the financial support they need to get their creative projects off the. Continue reading
Labels want to change how streamers pay: Find out if you’ll win or lose
A new study looks at how a shift from the current system of pro-rata music-streaming payments to user-centric payments would impact artists. Under pro-rata music calculations, artists are paid proportionate. Continue reading
Music blogs that still want to hear from independent musicians
Getting your music heard is hard, and getting your music heard by the right people is even harder. It’s common to hear journalists and others in the industry complaining about unsolicited PR. Continue reading
Beginner’s Guide to Making an Album
Want to make an album but don’t know where to start? This guide takes you through all the stages, from budgeting to distribution and more… by Scott McCormick of Disc. Continue reading
11 Music Promotion Strategies for a new release
It’s time to get creative for your new creation! Here’s 11 different ways you can get your new music out for the world to enjoy… by Scott McCormick from the. Continue reading
Why live music is the foundation of a sustainable DIY music career
In this part of SoundFly’s series The Dillinger Escape Plan, indie musician, teacher, and artist advocate Ben Weinman discusses the challenges and advantages of performing live for indie artists of all. Continue reading
A simple guide to Understanding Spotify Analytics
All those numbers and graphs may be daunting at first, but this guide is here to help you interpret your Spotify analytics so you make the next steps in your. Continue reading
7 New Facts about Twitter’s Algorithm + how to make them work for You
If you are an avid Twitter user or trying to grow on the platform, these seven facts will be a game changer for the success of your posts… by Bobby. Continue reading
Getting It Done: Last week in D.I.Y. & Indie Music
Last week, our tips and advice for independent and do-it-yourself musicians covered how to copyright and protect your music, why pre-save links are crucial for music marketing, and more… How. Continue reading
How to start an independent Record Label
Interested in launching your own record label? In this post from independent music distributor Symphonic, you’ll get a rundown of how to get started and the most important steps. by. Continue reading
Top 5 reasons why musicians quit (and why you shouldn’t)
Being a full-time musician can be taxing in many ways, so feeling exhausted is valid. But it’s just as important not to give up. Here are some of the most. Continue reading
