Music Business
Practical guides and strategies for building a sustainable independent music career.
Music BusinessMar 25, 2026
Playlists Don't Find You. Here's How to Find Them.
Getting on a Spotify playlist isn't luck. It's a system, and once you understand how the three types of playlists actually work, you can stop hoping and start pitching.
Music BusinessMar 18, 2026
You Don't Need a Label. You Need a Plan.
Labels aren't gatekeepers anymore. But going independent without a strategy is just being lost with extra steps.
Music BusinessMar 11, 2026
Music Royalties Are a Shell Game (And You're Probably Losing)
Most indie artists collect maybe 40% of what they're owed. Here's where the other 60% is hiding and how to actually get it.
Music BusinessMar 4, 2026
Your Press Kit Is Why You're Not Getting Booked (And How to Fix It)
Most EPKs fail because they're built for artists, not bookers. Here's what actually gets you on stage.
Music BusinessFeb 25, 2026
Why Most Distribution Deals Are Garbage (And What Actually Works in 2026)
The streaming economy has turned most distribution into a commodity business that doesn't serve artists. Here's how to actually get your music heard.