A Guide to Great Album Artwork for Independent Artists
What makes a great album cover? What are some common artwork mistakes? For any independent artist, it’s obvious…
How the 1,000 True Fans Principle Applies to Independent Artists
As an independent hip hop artist, you can often find it easy to dismiss important music principles and…
5 Red Flags to Look Out for When Building Your Team as an Artist
When it comes to creating a long-term future for yourself as an independent hip-hop artist, knowing where to…
Going DIY: Building a Team as an Independent Artist
While you might be an independent hip-hop artist, independence does not mean you can never look for help.…
Key People Independent Artists Need to Have in Their Team
In the world of independent hip-hop, there’s a tendency to believe that independence is literal. Everyone who works…
Building a Team for Independent Artists: Hiring a Booking Agent
When it comes to starting a career as an independent hip-hop artist, it’s vital to embrace teamwork. While…
Stand Out Or Get Lost: The Key to Making Progress in the Music Industry
Let’s face it, the idea of being unique is basically a fantasy in this day and age. Everyone…
Lawyering Up: Why You Need Legal Assistance as an Independent Hip-Hop Artist
Without doubt, one of the most challenging parts of modern music is the legal side of things. Trying…
Hiring A Marketer Vs. Self-Promotion for Hip Hop Artists
Music labels often have in-house PR firms, but independent artists do not. This leaves indie rappers wondering whether…
Marketing Tips From Alex Ciccimarro, Digital Marketing Director at Republic Records
Alex Ciccimarro is a 28 year old, Digital Marketing Director at Republic Records. Hailing from Brooklyn, NY, Alex…
3 Reasons Why Independent Artists Should Learn Video Marketing
You see it all around you. People on their phones watching videos, sharing videos, looking for videos. You…
Understanding Your Target Audience for Independent Artists
In music, one of the most important parts of an artists’ successes – or failures – stems from…
How to Learn to Self-Produce for Independent Artists
I’m going to start by stating the obvious: the music landscape has changed. A lot! With the rise…
Managing Your Finances the Right Way as an Independent Artist
At any stage of your music career, poor financial moves can completely derail your plans. In addition to…
Why Independent Hip Hop Producers Need to Build their Own Brand
In the midst of conversations about Chance the Rapper, free music and streaming services, indie music blog Pigeons &…
How to Create a Business Plan for Your Independent Recording Career
Being a successful independent artists takes a special type of character. Think Chance The Rapper, Nipsey Hussle or…
5 Essential Digital Marketing Skills for Independent Artists in 2017
It’s 2017. The technology, online and marketing worlds are evolving at a super rapid pace, and as a…
How Independent Artists Can Design their Own Merchandise
Let’s face it. It’s difficult to get your music career started, and I don’t know about you but…
Setting Up a Home Studio for Independent Hip Hop Artists
There is no doubt in my mind that we’re in the golden age of independent music. Looking at…
Collecting Every Music Royalty – How to Make Sure You Get Paid
As we discussed in our last piece introducing the challenges of managing royalties, it’s vital to understand how…
How to Network With Other Independent Hip Hop Artists
While being an independent artist is liberating and allows you to be unapologetically yourself, it does have problems.…
Collecting All Your Music Royalties for Independent Hip Hop Artists
As independent hip hop artists grinding hard on your music, having a steady source of income can make…