Category: Indie Artist
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The Playlist Pitch Process – A Behind-the-Scenes Look You’ve probably heard the advice: “Pitch your song to playlists.” But what does that actually look like behind the scenes? How do songs make it from an artist’s hard drive to the playlists that power millions of streams?In this post, we’ll walk you through the real-world process…
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Why They’re Still the Secret Sauce in 2025 In an age of endless scrolling and on-demand everything, playlists have become one of the most powerful tools for music discovery. They introduce fans to new artists, drive consistent streaming growth, and help independent musicians gain legitimacy. Whether it’s an editorial giant like Spotify’s “New Music Friday”…
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Nailing the Visual Side of Your Music In a fast-scrolling world, visuals are no longer optional, they’re essential. Whether you’re releasing a single, promoting a tour, or building your brand, high-quality, consistent visual content helps shape how fans perceive your music. But creating those assets consistently can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re an independent artist…
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Behind the Brand: Visual Artists Share How They Shape Music Identities Your music speaks, but visuals shout. As the music industry becomes more visual than ever, the role of creative collaborators, especially designers, videographers, and photographers, has become vital. We sat down with 2 in-house visual artists and designers, known for their work with Afrobeat…
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How We Turn Ideas Into Visual Identities In today’s music industry, your sound is only half of the story, your visual identity is the other half. From the moment a fan lands on your Instagram page or sees your thumbnail on Spotify, they’re absorbing your brand. What does it say about you? Is it bold?…
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From Streaming to Sync – Different Ways Artists Earn Today The modern music industry has given rise to a new kind of independent artist, one who can build a career without a label, tour internationally without a booking agent, and monetise without needing a viral hit.In today’s ecosystem, income comes from multiple directions. Whether you’re…
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Maximize Your Earnings – The Importance of Royalty Collection You’ve released your music. It’s streaming. It’s gaining traction. But here’s the big question “Are you collecting all the royalties you’re owed?Thousands of independent artists miss out on money every year simply because they don’t understand how music royalties work or how to collect them effectively.In…
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From Hustle to Paycheck – How One Artist Monetized Their Music Fast Every artist dreams of turning their passion into profit, but for many independent musicians, that dream feels distant. Streaming pennies, inconsistent shows, and lack of guidance can make music feel like an expensive hobby. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In…
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Unlocking Hidden Income – Revenue Streams Most Indie Artists Miss For many independent artists, income from music can feel like a mystery, especially when streaming revenue doesn’t seem to match the effort put into production, promotion, and performance. But the truth is, there are multiple revenue streams available to musicians today, most of which go…
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Building a Sustainable Career in a Saturated Industry For many independent artists, the journey to building a successful music career is both exciting and daunting. You have full control of your creative direction, but you also bear the weight of managing every aspect of your growth. Without the resources of a record label, it’s easy…