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Is TikTok Promote Worth It? My Experience…

September 15, 2023

Photo credit: Solen Feyissa In yet another attempt to promote my music, I recently promoted four of my TikTok videos. In other words, I paid for my TikToks to get shown to more people. It’s a feature called... Read More...

The Secret To Getting Discovered by Fans

Caleb J. Murphy

July 24, 2023

Photo credit: Nicholas Green For me, and I believe for most indie artists, getting discovered by a label is not really the end goal. Mainly because I don’t want to give up control of my songs. Yeah, if a la... Read More...

Here’s My Single Release Plan (Steal It)

Caleb J. Murphy

July 14, 2023

Photo credit: Jakayla Toney We’re all out here trying to get people to listen. And it’s not a competition. Listeners can love more than one artist. “A rising tide lifts all boats.” So I want to share my sin... Read More...

6 Places Where Fans Can Discover Your Music

Caleb J. Murphy

April 14, 2023

“Getting discovered” these days is no longer about getting a record label’s attention. It’s about getting fans’ attention. Music lovers are the “customers,” so to speak. They’re the ones who are streaming y... Read More...

How (and Why) To Post YouTube Shorts as a Musician

Caleb J. Murphy

October 17, 2022

Photo credit: Christian Wiediger You don’t have to be an amateur filmmaker to succeed on YouTube. Thanks to YouTube Shorts, you can get your music in front of new people every day, and all you need is a sma... Read More...

Recycling Short-Form Content Can Grow Your Fanbase Faster

Caleb J. Murphy

October 11, 2022

Photo credit: Jonas Leupe Short-form content for music promotion is the thing right now. Lots of artists have gone viral on TikTok, like JVKE, SALES, Lil Nas X, Gayle, and so many others. But there are also... Read More...

The New Way To Promote Your Next Song (According to Success Stories)

Caleb J. Murphy

July 8, 2022

Photo credit: @felipepelaquim Gone are the days of hyping your release before it’s out, at least for indie artists with a smaller fan base. People have shorter attention spans nowadays, so if you hype the r... Read More...

TikTok’s Best: Music Career Tips

Caleb J. Murphy

June 24, 2022

This is the third installment in a series of posts about TikTok’s best tips for indie musicians. There’s so much helpful content for musicians on TikTok, and this series is me sharing the best content I’ve ... Read More...

Do You Need Social Media Ads To Promote Your Music?

Caleb J. Murphy

May 30, 2022

Photo credit: dole777 Many music marketers say you need to run social media ads to promote your music. They say that’s how you grow your fanbase. And while that does work for some indie artists, there are c... Read More...

20 Independent Musician Resources You Need To See

Caleb J. Murphy

November 24, 2021

Photo credit: Chris Ainsworth 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’v... Read More...

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