What is an electronic press kit (EPK)? If you’re networking within the music industry, an EPK provides the essential information and assets for someone who is new to your work … Continue reading
Music Career Tips
Being a musician is more than just plugging in your instrument. Learn tips on how to advance your music career on stage and beyond. Here you’ll find information about touring, how to make money with merch, how to brand yourself, and other ways to develop your music project into a business.
The Independent Musician’s Guide to Mental Health
Introduction: Mental Health for Musicians Today Navigating today’s music industry can take a serious toll on a musician’s mental health. More than 73 percent of independent music makers experience symptoms … Continue reading
Artist Spotlight: Lee Wilson
East coast singer-songwriter Lee Wilson began his career as an aspiring pop/R&B artist. After years of bending his sound to fit label expectations—and burning out in the process—he took a … Continue reading
Music Industry Networking Checklist
From sharing stages to exchanging emails, a lot of networking in the music industry is organic and spontaneous. It’s why common advice is to stay active: play and attend shows … Continue reading
Top tips for booking gigs as an indie artist
Booking shows as an indie artist can be a tough nut to crack, but with the right strategies, you can create opportunities that help you grow your audience and sharpen your craft. Here are some “best practices” to guide you.
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Metrics That Matter: A Guide to Measuring Your Music Career with Data
You can work as hard as you can, but without metrics and defined goals, you’ll struggle to make progress in your music career. Data lets you set your own path … Continue reading
The Ultimate Guide to Video for Musicians in 2026
This blog was updated on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Introduction Do music videos still matter? The short answer is yes, but the role of the music video has changed since … Continue reading
Social Media Makeover: Improve Your Online Presence in a Day
Looking for some quick ways to spruce up your social media? According to the July 2025 Songwriters Survey from Midia, 1 in every 5 songwriters is prioritizing social media for … Continue reading
TikTok Spark Ads: A Beginner’s Guide for Independent Artists
You already know TikTok is one of the biggest forces in music discovery today. But how do you cut through the noise and get your song in front of the … Continue reading
How to Make the Most of Your Spotify Artist Profile
Your Spotify artist profile isn’t just a placeholder—it’s your storefront, your press kit, your digital merch table, and your virtual stage all rolled into one. Every day, millions of fans … Continue reading