Which music distributor is best for independent artists?
Compare six music distributors for independent artists, including Ditto and RouteNote. See prices, royalties and what happens when you stop paying.
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A release checklist for independent artists
A practical release plan covering your files, credits, distribution, links and the work that continues after release day.
Read guideHow to promote your music with a small budget
Build a manageable promotion plan around the right listeners, useful content and a clear next step, without buying empty numbers.
Read guideHow to approach venues for your first gigs
Find suitable bills, write a useful booking email and confirm the details that make a first show run smoothly.
Read guideWhat to put in a music EPK
Build an electronic press kit that helps promoters, writers and potential collaborators quickly understand your music.
Read guideHow to write an artist bio that sounds like you
A straightforward structure for short, medium and longer musician bios, with examples you can adapt without inventing achievements.
Read guideWhat to put on your artist link-in-bio page
Decide which music, videos, social links and dates belong on your artist page, and in what order.
Read guideHow to read your artist page stats
Understand views, link clicks and Underground interactions, then use those numbers to make a practical change.
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