How independent artists actually make money
Streaming is what most people think of when they imagine music income, but for most independent artists it is the smallest slice of the pie. The numbe…
How to find your sound as an artist
Finding your sound is one of those things that sounds mystical but is actually a process, a sequence of experiments, influences absorbed, and honest d…
How to use video to promote your music
Video has become the main way people find new music, and the numbers are hard to ignore. According to the TikTok and Luminate Music Impact Report, 84%…
Should you release singles or an album?
It is one of the most common questions an independent artist faces, and the honest answer has changed a lot in the streaming era. People rarely sit do…
How to get your music in films, TV and ads
Hearing your song in a film, a series, or an ad is one of the most powerful things that can happen to an independent artist, and it is more reachable…
How to collaborate with other artists
A collaboration is one of the fastest ways for an independent artist to reach new people, and the data backs it up. According to Chartmetric's 202…
How much does it cost to release a song?
The honest answer is that releasing a song can cost almost nothing or several thousand euros, and the real question is not how much you spend but wher…
How to distribute your music to all streaming platforms
Releasing music today means getting one track onto Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, TikTok, and dozens more services at once. Distri…