Independent artists today have more tools than ever before to release music and reach listeners worldwide—but most still fail to build a sustainable, engaged fanbase. The reasons are not talent, passion, or creativity alone....
Independent artists today have more tools than ever before to release music and reach listeners worldwide—but most still fail to build a sustainable, engaged fanbase. The reasons are not talent, passion, or creativity alone....
Introduction This article breaks down the best platforms to build a fanbase as an independent artist. It explains what each platform is well-suited for, and provides real-world examples of artists using them successfully. Independent...
Building a Fanbase as an Independent Artist One of the most persistent questions independent artists ask is: “How long until I start getting real fans?” Unfortunately, the answer is not a single number. Fan...
Introduction: How Independent Artists Ge Fans Without a Label If you’re an independent artist asking how to build a fanbase without a label, you’re not alone. In the digital age, artists can scale audiences...
Most independent artists ask the same question: “How do I get fans without a label?” The problem is not that the question is wrong.The problem is that most of the answers online are incomplete,...
Photo via Adobe Stock Social media rewards brands that are easy to understand. Not the loudest. Not the most inventive. The ones that send the same signals often enough that people don’t have to...
This article is a crucial follow-up to our previous discussion on “Generating Royalties.” While understanding how royalties are earned is essential, the process of effectively monitoring and collecting those royalties is equally vital for...
In the hip-hop community, 2024 was deemed the year of Kendrick Lamar by media outlets and fans. Despite anyone’s personal grievances, Kendrick saw his biggest streaming year in 2024 achieving over 9 billion streams...
The music industry is a complex landscape. Artists, songwriters, producers, and other professionals contribute their talents together to create the music we love. For these professionals, generating royalties is a crucial aspect of their...
The word ‘Flop’ is a relative term describing an album or single not living up to its commercial expectations. GNX for all intents and purposes was indeed a commercial success. Moving 319,000 units in...
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