Creating and maintaining an artist brand is different for every independent artist. It’s part of the joy (and challenge) of being independent that you don’t have a team guiding your

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Is one of your goals for 2026 to see your name on a festival lineup? Applications are already open for many festivals next year, so don’t miss your chance to

Continue readingContacts for Music Festivals Book Emerging Artists in 2026.

Performing Rights Organizations (PROs) like ASCAP, BMI and SESAC collect fees from venues that play live or recorded music and distribute them to Artists. Learn how to report setlists to

Continue readingHow to report setlists to PROs after shows and why you should.

Most artists are out here creating content, dropping music, and hoping for the best. And while that grind is admirable, true marketers are playing an entirely different game. They’re mapping

Continue readingWhat Smart Marketers Know About Fans That Most Artists Don’t.

1. You’ve Got a Release You’re Proud Of – and a Plan to Follow It Up PR works best when you’ve got something solid to shout about. If you’ve just finished

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