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A Different Way To Think About Music Marketing

October 10, 2023

Music marketing intimidates many indie musicians. We don’t want to feel sales-y, spammy, or like we’re yelling at people. Fortunately, there’s a way to share your music authentically while being considerate... Read More...

5 Things From the Internet That Will Help You Keep Going as an Indie Musician

Caleb J. Murphy

May 10, 2023

You write the song. You produce and mix (and maybe master) the track. You make the cover art. You distribute the song. You promote the song. And no one listens. If this sounds like you, you're probably an ind... Read More...

5 Tips on Getting More Done as a Musician

Caleb J. Murphy

December 2, 2021

The most successful people don’t win it. They have a process, a system that helps them harness their creativity and be more productive. So if you want to start getting more done as a musician, here ar... Read More...

20 Independent Musician Resources You Need To See

Caleb J. Murphy

November 24, 2021

Looking for some independent musician resources? On top of being an active musician, I research and consume a lot of content. And these are the 20 most helpful resources I’ve come across. Let’s dive i... Read More...

Can We Sue Our Way to AI Control?

Will the Music Industry Ever Get a Handle on Rightsholder Payouts?

You Release Music and Chase The Audience.

Live Music’s New Geography

After a Brief Shocker by Apple Music, Spotify Regains Supremacy in the US-Based Subscriber Race. Here’s the Latest DSP Subscriber Data for H1 2026.

You Wrote the Music. Who Gets the Value? A Special Interview With One of the Most Influential Figures In Music Publishing

A Different Way To Think About Music Marketing

5 Things From the Internet That Will Help You Keep Going as an Indie Musician

5 Tips on Getting More Done as a Musician

20 Independent Musician Resources You Need To See

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