Indie Artist Archives

Discover Your New Favorite Artists: How Disctopia’s Curated Playlists Are Changing the Way We Listen to Music

Music streaming services have made it easier to discover new music, but with so many options, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. That’s where Disctopia’s curated playlists come in. Disctopia’s playlists are curated by music experts and tailored to individual user preferences, making it easier for music lovers to discover their […]

Top 5 Podcasts For Indie Music Artists

For most indie music artists, staying motivated while navigating the music industry is tough. One way to keep your creativity flowing and connect to the music community is by listening to podcasts. In this blog post, we’ll be sharing our top 5 podcasts for indie music artists. These podcasts cover various topics. This includes practical advice […]

Simple Ways to Grow Your Audience as an Indie Music Artist

The music industry is a tough nut to crack. It’s not only about how good you produce music or how lucky you are with the right people noticing your talent. Being an indie music artist is much easier today. This is thanks to the internet and social media platforms. But with this abundance of opportunities comes a […]

The Business of Music: How to Become a Successful Indie Artist

No matter what business you’re in, there is usually a formula for success. Although it isn’t always a linear line, there are always key metrics that generate positive outcomes. This calculation has been especially tricky in the business of music, because the industry has evolved drastically, and in a myriad of ways over the past […]

The Anatomy of Great Independent Music

What makes great independent music? The strength of every song can be found in the story behind it. While there are transformative songs, evergreen artists can touch the souls of even generations unborn. It’s not just about being great at independent music, but the necessary traits required to give you a push. Outside of talent […]

Why Being an Independent Artist is Better than Signing to a Label

Artists nowadays have a ton of options when it comes to how they approach music. In fact, bedroom pop has become an entirely new movement and music genre which has to lead to more and more artists taking the DIY route when it comes to making music. But the changes don’t end here, as artists […]

Will Independent Artists Ever Rule the World?

In the old music business, artists are at the mercy of labels. What if you intend to stand alone as an independent artist? They have two options: be signed to a label and hope to succeed or treat music as a hobby by playing at bars and clubs. Invariably, getting signed to a label in […]