Distribution Partnerships And Strategic Planning For Independent Artists Distribution partnerships can make or break an independent music career, but most artists don't understand what separates a good deal from a bad one. Jesse Flores, VP of Artist and Label Partnerships at Intercept Music and former Senior [...]
Ezra Vancil – Business Systems: From Marketing Day Job to Sustainable Music Career After 10 years with the same band and launching his own label, Ezra Vancil has learned that sustainable music careers require business systems—not just passion. In this conversation, he reveals the productivity frameworks [...]
Musician Podcaster Bree Noble – From Kitchen Recordings to Industry Authority Photo by SilvaNeto As a musician podcaster who has built multiple successful shows over the past decade, Bree Noble represents what's possible when artists embrace podcasting as both a creative outlet and business [...]
How to Build, Name, and Nurture Your Creative Community Most independent artists focus on building an audience, but the real power lies in developing a creative community. In this episode, I delve into the psychology behind transforming casual followers into passionate community members who view themselves [...]
From 250 Shows to Finding Sacred Space in MusicSpiritual growth takes many forms for independent musicians. Folk artist Eli Lev has woven together influences from Jewish upbringing, Buddhism, and Navajo teachings into a unique artistic journey that took him through 250 shows last year alone. In this [...]
Music Media Coverage Alternatives: What to Do When Traditional Outlets Say No Music media coverage can feel like an impossible mountain to climb for independent artists, especially when traditional outlets repeatedly decline to feature experimental or AI-enhanced projects like Steve Pasieka's groundbreaking work for Skulk The Hulking. When Pasieka went [...]
