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How to Measure Success as a Musician: What data matters?

You can’t grow what you don’t measure, and that is especially true in today’s music industry. From streaming stats to fan engagement, learn how to measure success as a musician.

Alana Bonilla on 07/18/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Instagram Shares replace Likes to boost engagement

As engagement falls, Instagram Shares replace Likes for successful creatores. If your posts aren’t landing in DMs or group chats, you’re missing the metric that matters most.

Alana Bonilla on 05/29/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: DIY, DIY musicians, indie music, Instagram, music, music industry, musician, musicians

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How To Upgrade A Spotify Artist Profile

Your Spotify artist profile is more than just a page, it’s a powerful tool to convert casual listeners into loyal fans and boost your income. Learn how to upgrade a Spotify Artist profile to increase streams, sell more merch, and fill more seats at your shows.

Alana Bonilla on 05/13/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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How an Independent Artist Sold Out first headline show

Learn how a completely independent artist sold out their first headline show. Basyl used nothing but smart strategy, community support, and zero ad spend. From DIY posters to a small paid Instagram boost, his blueprint proves you don’t need a big budget to make a big impact.

Alana Bonilla on 04/28/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

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Spotify Responds: Did the 1000 Stream Rule cost Artists $47M?

Spotify’s 1000 stream rule has stripped artists of $47 million in royalties, according to Disc Makers CEO Tony van Veen. After Hypebot published this article a Spotify spokesperson reached out to rebut some of the data.

Alana Bonilla on 04/17/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (4)

Tags: indie music, music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians, Spotify, streaming

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How to Find Copyright Owners For Covers and Samples

Want to use a someone else’s audio legally but don’t know who owns it? This expert guide shows you how to find copyright holders fast – and get the permissions you need without the legal headaches.

Alana Bonilla on 04/16/2025 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)

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DIY and Independent Musician News Last Week

Last week, our tips and advice for DIY and independent musician news covered how to make money as a musician, get the first 1000+ streams, and more…

Alana Bonilla on 04/05/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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The music industry’s weakest link: Getting artists from A to B

The music industry is so focused on getting artists from point B to C that they are skipping the step of getting artists from A to B. Without an effort to build a solid foundation, the next generation of musicians may never make it past this critical starting point, writes Tatiana Cirisano of MIDiA.

Alana Bonilla on 04/01/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (2)

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DIY and Independent Musician News Last Week

Last week, our tips, advice and independent news covered house concerts, YouTube Shorts, current music marketing trends, and more…

Alana Bonilla on 03/29/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

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Crokomoko breaks through by turning Fans into Partners

In a new Symphonic case study, indie artist Crokomoko uses the Formless SHARE technology turning fans into partners that drove a 2,900% surge in streaming engagement.

Alana Bonilla on 03/28/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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