Engagement Pods for Musicians: The Right Way and the Wrong Way
How engagement pods work, what they do to your data, and how to run one correctly without destroying your reach.
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Stop Hiring Directors—Shoot the Footage & Hire An Editor
You don’t have a song until you have video. Here’s how to film the right footage—cheap, true to you, and ready for real editors to turn into real content.
Why Spotify Playlists Don’t Work Anymore – And What Does
Most Spotify playlists won’t help you grow. Here’s what actually works—and why playlist chasing is a dead-end strategy for independent artists.
Should Independent Artists Use VEVO in 2025?
VEVO won’t make you blow up, but it might help you earn more when you do. Here’s the real story for independent artists considering VEVO in 2025.
Who Really Owns Music Publishing When Nothing Is in Writing?
Paying for beats and verses doesn’t erase songwriting rights. Learn the difference between masters and publishing, and get a blunt cheat sheet on who owns what.
Indie Album Release Checklist
Drop the album first. Then build the rollout. This checklist helps indie artists stretch their budget, hit real fans, and build an era—without wasting time.
The Indie Artist’s Guide to Shooting Clean, Editable Content
Learn how to shoot pro-quality videos as an independent artist — with clean audio, good lighting, and 4K footage your editor will love.
Why Every Artist Needs Digital Admin Help Now
Lost files, broken links, missing royalties? Digital Admin fixes your foundation so your music business actually works.
Why Every Musician Needs a YouTube Official Artist Channel
Don’t let Topic Channels siphon your views and identity on YouTube. An Official Artist Channel unites all your music, analytics, and streaming in one place.
5 Reasons YouTube for Musicians Beats Every Other Platform
YouTube isn’t just another platform — it’s the engine behind artist growth. Discover why YouTube for musicians unlocks the most fans, income, and impact in 2025.