Indie Musician's Blog
June 18, 2025 • Promotion / Marketing
How to Identify Your Song's Mood
Understanding music's emotional tone is key to songwriting. Use our song mood guide—with examples and tips—to craft intentional, emotionally resonant tracks that connect with listeners.
June 5, 2025 • Promotion / Marketing
Music Blog Submissions: What Works, What Doesn’t
Want to get your music featured on blogs? This guide breaks down everything you need to know—from crafting the perfect pitch to building real relationships and finding the right outlets.
June 3, 2025 • Music Feedback
Before You Release Songs: Test, Improve, and Launch Smarter
Don’t just drop songs into the void. Learn how indie artists are refining, testing, and releasing tracks the smart way — with feedback loops, real tools, and pro-level prep.
June 1, 2025 • Promotion / Marketing
Music Marketing 3 of 3: Build Your Audience
From choosing the right platforms to content that connects, this final part of our series helps indie musicians grow their audience with smart, sustainable promotion - without spamming or selling out.
May 31, 2025 • Promotion / Marketing
Music Marketing 2 of 3: Build a Brand That Actually Connects
Your brand is more than a logo - it’s the full experience you offer fans. In Part 2, we cover voice, visuals, and consistency so your brand stands out and stays true to your sound.
May 30, 2025 • Promotion / Marketing
Music Marketing 1 of 3: Know Your Sound, Audience & Goals
Tired of guessing your next move? This guide shows indie musicians how to define their sound, find real fans, sharpen their brand, and launch music with a strategy that actually works.
May 29, 2025 • Management
Spotify Doesn’t Pay Much But Smart Artists Still Use It to Grow Their Music Branding Efforts
Spotify won’t make you rich, it doesn’t even pay a full penny per stream. But used right, it can grow your fanbase, boost visibility, and build the foundation of a real music career.
May 29, 2025 • Promotion / Marketing
How to Write Song Descriptions That Actually Work (For Fans, Curators & Algorithms)
Song descriptions help your music get found, understood, and shared. This guide breaks down what to say, how to say it, and why it matters — with examples and templates that actually work.
May 28, 2025 • Music Feedback
How to Give Honest Vocal Feedback (Even When the Singing Isn't Great)
Learn how to critically assess vocals and give constructive feedback without being harsh. This guide helps you stay honest, respectful, and useful — even when the vocals need real work.
May 28, 2025 • Management
How to Copyright Your Songs in the USA, Canada, and the EU
As a musician, protecting your original songs is essential to ensuring you maintain ownership and control over your work. Copyright laws provide legal protection, allowing you to enforce your rights against unauthorized use.
May 26, 2025 • Music Feedback
MEGA Music Genre and Feedback Advice Thread
Discover the roots, rhythms, and subgenres of every major music style. This complete guide helps you learn, connect, and grow as a listener or artist.
May 22, 2025 • Production
Understanding Microphone Types: Dynamic, Condenser, and Ribbon Explained
Learn the differences between dynamic, condenser, and ribbon microphones. Discover their features, best uses, and how iconic artists use each type to shape their unique sound.