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Releasing Your Music During the End-of-Year Holiday Season
Whether you’re planning to drop a festive track, an entire holiday album, or just some good old-fashioned winter vibes, there are a couple of things you need to know to ensure your holiday release goes off without a hitch. 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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Branding for Musicians: Expert Advice from Music Curators
As musicians, we spend lots of time thinking about things like the song we just finished writing, the album we’re planning to record, the shows we’ll book, and the platforms … Continue reading
How To Win a GRAMMY as an Independent Artist
A lot of work goes on behind the scenes before an independent artist is nominated for a GRAMMY. This year, CD Baby musician and composer Carla Patullo won the “Best … Continue reading
Grow Your Fanbase with SymphonyOS!
SymphonyOS elevates independent artists at any level, whether they’re just getting started, or already an experienced professional. Continue reading
Release Diary: Kohla’s Debut Album “Romance”
Photo by Rhianonne Stone (@rhianonnestone) Planning Ahead for Success In 2023, I released my debut album, “Romance” — a cinematic neo-soul record with themes of romantic love, inner healing, and … Continue reading
Why You Should Have Canvas Videos for All of Your Songs on Spotify (And How We Can Help)
Did you know that using Spotify’s Canvas feature encourages listeners to interact with your song? Spotify’s data backs it up. If your song has a high-quality Canvas video, listeners … Continue reading
The Top 10 DIY Musician Articles of 2023
Explore the highlights of 2023 on our DIY Musician Blog. As we wrap up the year, count on DIY Musician to guide you through the highlights and get you ready for what’s next! Continue reading
Unlock Creative Connections with TIDAL Collabs
TIDAL Collabs is your ticket to finding the perfect musical partners, expanding your reach, and unlocking your artistic potential. Don’t miss out on this game-changing tool – give it a whirl and let your creativity shine! Continue reading