Artist Features

When did everyone decide that live albums are reserved for only the biggest artists on the planet? It may seem like the vast majority of acts that share live recordings are chart-toppers, but that’s not entirely true. There are plenty of musicians who record and...

By now, every artist on the planet is on Spotify, and those that aren’t are really, really missing out. One of the world’s biggest, most important, and most influential streaming music platforms, Spotify’s power and reach are undeniable, and while Spotify royalties...

Instagram has emerged as perhaps the most important and valuable social media network for musicians. It’s one of the most popular apps in the world, and many users spend long stretches of time on the platform, so it’s vital that you not just have a presence, but are...

The 2022 release of Peter Jackson’s Let It Be documentary has re-energized professionals and hobbyists alike to “get back” into the jam space and dig into playing some good old fashioned Rock n Roll. New and upcoming indie artists have been drawing inspiration from...

Social media can be a huge timesuck for anyone, but for those who use it not just for work, it can take up an inordinate amount of time. Sure, promoting your music releases online and accruing fans is incredibly important, but it can’t be all you do, because if it...

Merchandise is a key component of most musicians' income plan. Band CDs don’t sell like they used to and streaming royalties usually don’t add up like they should, so many artists now rely on the money they may get from selling items such as clothing, stickers, pins,...

The idea of musicians accepting tips is not a new one. In fact, far from it! Those who enjoy what they see and hear have been giving a few cents or dollars to artists for pretty much…forever. For decades, this has taken the form of artists busking on the street for...