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Digest: $35M Payouts, Playlists, & Record Deals

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Digest: M Payouts, Playlists, & Record Deals

Industry Payouts & Breakthroughs One company has paid out $35 million to artists, signaling growing revenue streams outside traditional labels. An independent artist shares how he secured a major record deal—insights from a new music business podcast episode. Marketing & Playlist Strategies The number one music marketing strategy for independent artists focuses on organic growth … Read more

Indie Music Marketing: Build Fans, Not Just Streams

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Indie Music Marketing: Build Fans, Not Just Streams

For indie musicians, the traditional music industry path is increasingly fraught with pitfalls. The latest insights reveal a clear shift: success now hinges on direct fan relationships and strategic independence, not chasing outdated models. From predatory record deals to algorithmic obscurity, the old system is failing artists, but new tools and mindsets offer a more … Read more