The most reliable way for independent artists to earn a living from their music is merch sales. So why does this subject get ignored? Continue reading
Author: Chris Robley
Breaking into Your Local Music Scene
How to start your music career in a new town. Whether you’re new to music, new to town, or finally getting back out there after a long break, it can … Continue reading
AI and Music: What Musicians Should Know!
How AI can help you books tours, design cover artwork, and more. Can “artificial intelligence” help you find gigs, write a press release, or design your album cover? Could AI even … Continue reading
How to Release Music in 2023
If you’re releasing music in 2023, you’ll need much more than marketing mechanics and rote release strategies. Want to bring the magic? Continue reading
Music Predictions for 2023
Let’s bring out the crystal ball and predict the big industry-wide changes that will matter to indie musicians in 2023! Continue reading
5 TikTok Creators Every Musician Should Follow!
Here are the top 5 TikTok accounts every musician should follow right now for inspiration on content creation, audience engagement, and more. Continue reading
Music success on your own terms in 2023
Independent success doesn’t mean you do it all yourself. Maybe this year you want to improve your songwriting, make better recordings from home, reach more fans on Instagram, sell more … Continue reading
7 Ways to Drive Repeat Views on TikTok
If people watch your videos more than once, TikTok will notice you can keep viewers on the platform. Which means they’ll increase your reach. Continue reading
What Your Music Needs Besides Mastering
Want your release to a be a success? Here are all the things (BESIDES the music files) that you will need in order to reach the most listeners. Continue reading
“How I Got My Song on 37% of the Playlists I Pitched to…”
Today I want to tell you how I got one of my songs onto a bunch of cool playlists around the world. In fact, 37% of all the curators I … Continue reading