Understanding Music Licensing for Independent Artists
For many independent rappers, the actual administrative side of the music business can be a lot harder to appreciate…
How Independent Artists can Set Up their Own Independent Record Label
For many independent hip hop artists today, the concept of getting involved with a major record label is…
Understanding 360 Record Deals For Independent Artists
Whether you’re an independent artist grinding it out on your own or a rapper signed to a major…
What Independent Artists Need to Understand About Music Publishing
For any independent hip-hop artist trying to strike out there on their own, the differences between success and…
Should Hip Hop Artists Stay Independent Or Sign To A Major Record Label?
It’s the question all hip-hop artists ask themselves when they’re breaking into the rap game – should I…
How Independent Artists can Earn Revenue from YouTube
You might have noticed over the last few years that there has been a continually growing number of…
How Independent Artists Can Distribute their Music with TuneCore
In an era where music income from CD sales (29%) and digital download sales (34%) are declining and…
How CD Baby Can Help Independent Artists Distribute Music Online
As any independent hip-hop artist (or major one for that matter) would know, setting up strong distribution channels for…
How Independent Artists Can Sell their Music on ReverbNation
One of the most important aspects of being an independent hip-hop artist is being able to leverage all the…
How Much Money can Independent Artists Make from Pandora?
Pandora has been around for ages, and for any independent hip-hop artist it’s probably been on your to-do…
How Independent Artists Can Sell their Music on iTunes
You may a few years ago that Dr. Dre recently became the richest hip hop artist in the…
Getting Your Music on Spotify Playlists for Independent Artists
Whether you’re an independent or major label artist, one thing is clear: getting your music on Spotify is…
Why Independent Artists Need to Have their Own Website
So you have Facebook fan page. That’s great, fantastic. You’ve got your own YouTube channel where you upload all…
How YouTube Can Help Independent Artists Build a Fanbase
For many years, YouTube has been a hugely important part of the music industry as it finally provided…
How to Build Your Independent Artist Profile on Spotify
For any artist today, one of the most important features that you can have is a quality Spotify…
How Independent Artists Can Use LinkedIn to Build Their Brand
As an independent rapper or producer trying to promote your music and brand online, you probably have a pretty…
How to Build Up a Local Fanbase in Different Cities for Touring
As we’ve talked about time and time again, touring is the single most important revenue channel for all…
How Independent Artists Can Sell Merchandise at Live Shows
As we’ve said many times before, if you’re an independent hip-hop artist grinding it out by yourself, chances…
How to Plan a Tour for Independent Hip Hop Artists
For independent hip-hop artists, one of the most important things you need to do is learn how to…
How to Book Regular Live Shows for Independent Artists
True artists stand the test of time and are consistent in everything they do – dropping quality content,…
Understanding Music Copyright for Independent Hip Hop Artists
For most independent artists busy with creating music and getting it out there in front of people, copyright…
A Guide to Publishing Split Sheets for Independent Artists
As an independent artist, you’ve already got plenty of things to worry about: building your fanbase, expanding your…
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…
Understanding Music Royalties for Independent Hip Hop Artists
For any musician, being able to make a living from their talent is one of the most important…
Top 10 Keys to Success for Independent Hip Hop Artists
The independent route is a tough, long grind, no doubt about it. Ask any independent artist going through…
How Independent Artists Can Shoot their Own Music Video
As independent hip-hop artists grinding with no label money backing you and limited resources; you need to be…
Crowdfunding Your Music for Independent Hip-Hop Artists
One of the biggest problems independent hip hop artists have always faced is the lack of steady cash…
How to Create a Marketing Plan for Independent Artists
As independent artists working hard on making music, it’s easy to neglect other integral aspects that will lead…
Hiring a Publicist as an Independent Artist
When you are first starting out and trying to make your name as an independent hip hop artist…
Hiring an Audio Engineer as an Independent Artist
As an independent artist you are constantly relying on other people to back you up and give you…
3 Ways Independent Artists Can Get More Email List Subscribers
For plenty of independent hip hop artists out there, the whole online and digital world can be a…
Hiring a Radio Promoter for Independent Hip Hop Artists
As an independent hip hop artist grinding hard, there are plenty of things for you to focus on…
Do Independent Artists Need Radio Play to Be Successful?
For any independent artists out there, one of the most confusing parts of being in the music business…
Should Independent Artists Find Investors to Finance their Music Career?
For independent hip hop artists, one of the constant pains of your career will be getting consistent cash…
Understanding Your Target Audience for Independent Artists
In music, one of the most important parts of an artists’ successes – or failures – stems from…
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. No longer…
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…
Hiring a Lawyer as an Independent Hip-Hop Artist
Without doubt, one of the most challenging parts of modern music is the legal side of things.
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 knowledgeand global connectivity,…
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…