5 Biographies and Memoirs Indie Artists Should Read
In the words of Biographer Richard Holmes, a biography should be able to bring the subject to life. It’s more than just a list of events that happened but telling a story strong enough to propel the readers to action. As an indie artist, you must have read the biography of your favorite artists. It’s […]
5 Up-and-Coming Trends About Independent Music
The pandemic slowed down things for independent music artists in 2020. Despite the world still struggling to wrestle down the virus, a lot is bound to change about indie music in 2021. At Disctopia, we don’t want to leave you scratching your head on the form independent is assuming. There are ebbs and flow of […]
5 Principles of Psychology to Improve and Sell Indie Music
As an indie artist, you have a powerful tool in your hand to improve your revenue, and it’s the principles of psychology. Music has always been an important aspect of the human subconscious. It affects our state of mind, memory recall, energy level, and behavior. That’s why thousands of brands rely on music in connecting […]
Music Promotion: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Making it in the music industry is beyond a matter of sheer luck, a lot has to go into music promotion and marketing. Interestingly, music promotion isn’t a walk in the park for anyone, less an independent artist. To succeed in music promotion, you’ll need a combo of hard-work, determination, and the right strategies. Yet, […]
The Ultimate Social Media Cheat Sheet of Music Promotion
In any industry, running successful marketing or promotion is always a challenge, and the independent music industry isn’t an exception. As an aspiring independent musician with the goal to get everyone to get to know you and your music, you’ll need social media on your side. Everyone that you are targeting as a potential fan […]
5 Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Questions About Independent Music
There’s a lot of things that are difficult for anyone pushing a career in independent music. Think of the stress involved in attracting press to your music as an indie artist, being able to break into the limelight or the paucity of resources that often slow down things. For anyone in the independent music industry, […]
Why It’s Easier to Succeed With Music Promotion Than You Might Think
Your success as an indie musician is hinged on the efforts you invest in music marketing. Let’s get this right; there are loads of talented musicians out there who failed to hit the limelight. The reason isn’t farfetched; while they may be loaded musically, they suck when it comes to music promotion. Assuming these individuals […]
Independent Music: What No One Is Talking About
In different articles and pieces, we’ve sorted out the murkiness of being an independent music artist. Unlike what is obtainable a decade or two ago, you don’t need a label to succeed. While there’s a lot of information in the public domain, much about independent music is still shrouded in secrecy. What we are implying […]
Why We Love Independent Artists (And You Should, Too!)
By the time you’ll be reading this, it’ll be a few days after Valentines’ day. That does not mean you cannot show, express, and confess your love to those you care about. Here at Disctopia, all of our love goes to independent artists. If you are wondering why we love independent artists, we’ll show you […]
