How to build a fan funnel
How to build a fan funnel and grow your fanbase strategically
Between promoting releases, playing shows, and keeping up with social media, your marketing can start to feel like a scattered mix of tactics and one-off campaigns. It can be difficult to track real fanbase growth. That’s where a fan funnel comes in. In this blog post, you’ll learn how to build a fan funnel and how to use this powerful tool to g…
Independent artists, if you’re ready to learn about music industry …
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Independent artists, if you’re ready to learn about music industry seriously and grow your fanbase strategically, watch our new Music Biz 101. 🎬 From content planning to release strategy, we want to share our most honest advice and actionable tips from our decades of experience working in the industry to help you grow your music career. Kicking…
New Spotify Strategies for 2026 (Complete Guide)
Take The Spotify 5 Day Challenge For Daily Q&A https://www.10xyourfanbase.com Book a 1on1 Coaching Call With Chris/Manafest https://www.smartmusicbusiness.com/coaching Download Ebook Playlist Profits https://smartmusicbusiness.com/playlistprofitsbook Download The Song Launch Checklist https://www.smartmusicbusiness.com/book Read Spotify Profit…
Exploring GPM Music Group’s Approach to Music Promotion
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Independent artists often spend countless hours trying to “crack the Spotify code.” Many experiment with the DIY route, plead with curators for playlist placements, or turn to third-party promotion servicesonly to end up with inflated numbers and little real engagement…
this is what booking agents want you to send them.
What to actually say in the emails you send to booking agents. 2 things that actually matter: 1. live show experiences, and 2 crowd draw…
CD Baby 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 chance on a collaboration in a new genre, which reignited his passion for music and sparked his career success. In this spotlight, Wilson shares how trusting h…
Balancing Creativity & Commerciality in the Music Industry / Episode 225
In this episode of the Made It In Music Podcast, we’re joined by lifelong friends turned industry pros — Jonathan Gamble, hit songwriter (Seph Schlueter, Ben Fuller, CAIN), and Stephen Floyd, Manager of A&R at Centricity Music. From…
How To Get Streams on Spotify with Organic Playlists (2025) – Playlist Pitching using PlaylistSupply
Want to get more Spotify Streams Organically? Have you tried all playlist submission services and want to learn how to do it yourself? In this step-by-step PlaylistSupply tutorial, I build a playlist campaign from scratch: search smart to find Organic Playlists that feed the Spotify Algorithm, find curators with real contact info, and vet every pl…
How Smart Indie Artists Make More with Fewer Fans
Some indie artists make more money with fewer fans because they build offers that serve a future-based cause. Create products with functional, educational, and status value—then nurture your fans and keep them engaged. Do this right, and you’ll rise to the top of your niche. ↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓ FREE CLASS Foolproof Solo Record Label Setup (Get In The Game!…
Big update! You can now invite collaborators to your YouTube vids! #independentartist #youtubetips
Artists, big update from @youtubecreators ! 🚨You can now invite up to 5 collaborators on your videos and Shorts, making it easier than ever to grow together and reach new audiences. Learn more via the link here: https://bit.ly/3VUmJjq #independentmusician #musicindustry #youtubenews #musicnews #musicmarketing…
Issa Rae on why Ownership is the Next Frontier for Creatives
Ownership is where it’s at 🗣️🗣️ @issarae sat down with @nikkiogun to discuss what it means to navigate spaces as a Black creative and why owning your work is more important than ever. Across creative industries, ideas are often stolen or stifled. The best route? Make sure everything you create remains yours. 🎥: NiceTalk…
Turn It Up: SYN FM’s Amrap Music Picks
… best Australian music finds from community radio music directors and … presenters. Got music? Get it … giving artists who’ve uploaded music since November 1st, 2024 … airplay data powered by Music Recognition Technology (MRT) … …
BREAKING: This lawyer filed a class action lawsuit against Suno & Udio on behalf of indie musicians.
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The Death of Partying in the U.S.A.—and Why It Matters
Super interesting article, i thought it was relevant to anyone in entertainment or professional performers. I’ve noticed this in my personal life, very interesting.. submitted by /u/BeautifulSkys5200 [link] [comentarios]…
CMU | the music business explained
The UK’s Crown Prosecution Service is appealing the recent ruling dismissing the criminal case against Kneecap’s Mo Chara, who was charged with a terror offence over allegations he displayed a Hezbollah flag at a London gig last year. The rap trio say the appeal is “unsurprising”, but also “a massive waste of taxpayers’ money, of police time, of c…
In The Trenches with Bahar Tas of indie music venue Drom NYC
An experienced marketer, Bhar Tas began working at the Drom NYC as a volunteer. For the last 18 months she’s served as the Marketing Manager at this seminal New York world music venue. The post In The Trenches with Bahar Tas of indie music venue Drom NYC appeared first on Hypebot. …
The Truth About Trae Young | Film Breakdown & Scouting Report
This is for Serious Hoopers Only: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMUWLmu8UENZxSJEFMDicJA/join 👉🏽 Click HERE and Subscribe – https://www.youtube.com/Doriangroup82?sub_confirmation=1 Trae Young might be the most underrated player in the NBA. Although he has a career averages of 20+ ppg and nearly 10 apg, he’s only been an all-star 4 times in …
The Indie Pulse | Episode 2 – Noah Prebish
“Some shows feel amazing… others, everything is set up perfectly but the vibe is just weird.” @noahprebish opens up about learning from both the great and not-so-great performances, and how every show teaches something new. As a musician and illustrator, Noah has built a career that bridges experimental pop with Psymon Spine, syncs on shows like…
40+ artists, 4 days, and endless connections. Between studio sessions, shared collaboration, and more at 5020 Studios, the vibes were unmatched. Huge thanks to our brand partners and everyone who made this camp unforgettable. 🎶💥 #OrchCampSpain…
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Behind The Campaign: Barry Can’t Swim
Scottish electronic DJ and producer Barry Can’t Swim (real name: Joshua Mainnie) released Loner, his second album, in July 2025, coming after his debut, When Will We Land?, in October 2023. There was no real break between the campaigns, with live performances of new music working to bridge the two albums. Ninja Tune’s Louis Lloyd […] The post is…
🌍 Let the Afrobeat journey begin with ‘La Vida Loca’ by G-flamez! 🎧 …
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🌍 Let the Afrobeat journey begin with ‘La Vida Loca’ by G-flamez! 🎧 Tap the link to stream now: https://open.spotify.com/track/27uPCA8Zj2wBQv4OImuU3q @iamgflamez #afrobeatmusic #LaVidaLoca #spotifymusic #musiclovers 💃🏽🕺🏽…
YouTube’s New Member Only Livestream, Media Kits & Shorts AI Features.
In the latest YouTube update, we are seeing new features such as Public-to-Member-only Live stream, Media Kit Expansion, and Shorts Remix using Extend with AI. Now, creators can switch from public to members-only livestreams. Instead of ending the stream and starting a new one, creators can switch the current live stream to a members-only setting…
Chandler Moore demanda a exmánager, Norman Gyamfi, CEO de Maverick City Music
✉️ Escríbeme en Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/alexiomarrodriguez/ ☎️ Agenda tu llamada → https://www.alexiomar.com Soy Alexiomar Rodríguez, abogado de música y entretenimiento. Fundador de Xiola, una firma legal boutique donde ayudamos a artistas y sus equipos a cerrar contratos de $100,000+ sin perder derechos, control ni libertad. Cómo…
✨ New music video alert ✨ Dive into the world of Projectbabyjv …
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✨ New music video alert ✨ Dive into the world of Projectbabyjv with ‘How Far Is Heaven’ 🎬 🎥 Watch full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDJJMqI5tt8 @projectbabyjv #HowFarIsHeaven #hiphopmusic #officialmusicvideo #nowplaying #youtubemusicvideo 🎤🎧…
Any music supervisors out there looking for an amazing #soundtrack?👀.. #syncmusic #Disco #Synthpop
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Balancing Creativity & Commerciality in the Music Industry
In this episode of the Made It In Music Podcast, we’re joined by lifelong friends turned industry pros — Jonathan Gamble, hit songwriter (Seph Schlueter, Ben Fuller, CAIN), and Stephen Floyd, Manager of A&R at Centricity Music. From growing up together and chasing early creative dreams, to carving out unique roles on opposite sides of the indu…
