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How Independent Artists Can Promote their Music on TikTok

TikTok has become a powerful platform for music promotion. Major labels are now using TikTok metrics to gauge…
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January 13, 2023
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How Independent Artists Can Break into Their Local Music Scene

Starting your music career in a new town can be a daunting task, but it’s important to remember…
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January 13, 2023
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Custom Music Album Poster – DIY Tips

If you want to create your music album poster, you can do it. Gone are the days when…
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January 20, 2022
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Why is Audio Mixing And Mastering Important?

Anyone can appreciate good music and listen to it on repeat. However, not everyone is aware of the…
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May 13, 2020
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How to Apply Lean Startup Methodologies to Your Independent Music Career

With the rise of digital platforms, streaming services, easy access to music production tools, music business knowledge and…
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May 13, 2020
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Independent Artists: What is Your Version of Success?

As independent artists, you’re in danger of constantly comparing yourself with artists on major labels with millions of…
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May 13, 2020
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A Guide to Successfully Launching Your Next Release

For any artist, the most exciting time of your career is likely to be on the build-up to…
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May 13, 2020
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Useful Marketing Resources for Independent Artists On a Budget

Like nearly any other independent artist, it is likely that you find yourself in a tough situation in…
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May 13, 2020
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How Much do Record Labels Spend on Marketing their Artists?

Whether you’re getting signed to a major record label or independent record label, breaking a new artist can…
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May 5, 2020
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How do Independent Artists Make Money Without a Record Label?

Kevin Kelly, founding executive editor of Wired magazine, wrote a very influential essay back in 2008 on the…
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May 4, 2020
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Engaging Your Audience on Spotify

For most artists, one of the most common problems that you might come across stems from audience engagement.…
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May 4, 2020
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Simple Email Marketing Tactics for Music Promotion

As an independent artist, a common problem that you will likely come across upon your travels is the…
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May 4, 2020
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Why Independent Artists Need to Think Like Entrepreneurs for Success

As an independent artist, it’s easy to feel as if you ‘just’ need to concentrate on the music.…
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May 4, 2020
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Creating Revenue Streams for Independent Artists

When starting out as an independent artist, you will often have dreams of making it big online and…
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May 4, 2020
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Our goal here at Stop The Breaks is to educate and empower independent hip-hop artists grinding around the…
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April 6, 2020
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Helping Independent Artists Build their Team with Uptown Plug

Take a look at every successful independent artist you know and tell me, what do they all have…
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August 26, 2018
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Be Resourceful: Use the Tools You Have by James E. Walker

Houston-based graphic artist, designer, and illustrator, James E. Walker, has recently started a YouTube channel geared to helping creatives stay…
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August 23, 2018
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Monetizing Yourself as an Independent Artist in 2020

If you want to make money for yourself as an independent artist in 2020, you’re going to have…
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August 19, 2018
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5 Things Independent Artists Need to Consider When Hiring a Manager

This article was written by Patrice K. Cokley. The industry is extremely saturated with artists. No matter where you…
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July 24, 2018
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Top ​10 ​Skills Independent Artists Need for Success in the Music Industry

For any independent artist today, there are some very key skills that you are likely to need if…
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July 23, 2018
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How Independent Artists Can Use Merchandise to Expand their Fanbase

In the limited budgetary world of being an independent hip hop artist, one of the objects most likely…
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July 6, 2018
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Best Music Production Tools for Independent Artists

For any artist, especially an independent hip hop artist, the quality of your music production is essential to…
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June 26, 2018