The Independent Artist Show

By Streets OS

The Independent Artist Show is a weekly podcast for indie musicians who are tired of generic "music marketing" advice. Two hosts — an industry strategist and a working independent artist — break down ... more

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How many episodes does The Independent Artist Show have?

The podcast currently has 66 episodes available.

The Independent Artist Show episodes:

August 08, 2026 Festival canceled what now: artist guide
• If a festival cancels, get the reason why in writing right away.
• You might still be able to get paid if the festival canceled due to their own poor planning.
• If a festival cancels for reasons no one can control, quickly switch to an online show or other creative content.
Review your artist contracts tonight and highlight the sections about cancellations and "force majeure" so you understand them.
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August 07, 2026 Spotify earnings prediction for artists (Q2 ’26)
• To get noticed on Spotify, your fans need to save your songs.
• Aim for 8 to 12 saves for every 100 people who listen to your song.
• Share short videos of your music on social media with a clear call to action to pre-save your song.
Learn more about improving your save rate and getting on Release Radar in our comprehensive guide: [Link to Article]
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August 06, 2026 Trebel superfan acquisition: best indie alternatives
• New apps that find superfans are only helpful if you already have some listeners.
• Before using fancy apps, you need a way to directly connect with your first few fans.
• Focus on making a good song and then getting contact info from listeners, not on choosing music distributors.
Set up a simple landing page with a tool like Beacons or Linktree to collect email addresses from your listeners.
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August 05, 2026 Remote Commercial Leads: Playlists → Paid
• Don't just chase streams; turn playlist adds into real job opportunities.
• Look for playlist curators who also run events or have other music connections.
• Use your song's save rate as proof to show curators that your music is good for business.
Learn how to turn your streaming data into a growth plan using the Career Coach tool mentioned in this episode.
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August 04, 2026 DistroKid vs TuneCore vs Amuse: pre‑save & Radar
• Your music distributor does not directly put your songs on Spotify's Release Radar.
• Getting your fans to pre-save your music and follow you on Spotify helps your songs get noticed by the algorithm.
• Some distributors make it easier to get pre-saves and followers than others by offering built-in tools.
Go to your distributor's website and find their pre-save link generator for your next song, or use a tool like Feature.fm.
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July 31, 2026 Live accelerator program for musicians: 100 fans
• Don't just try to get a lot of people to see your music; try to get them to really engage with it.
• Posting many short videos from one song helps you find out what people like best.
• Look for people to save your videos and watch them all the way through, not just how many views you get.
Learn more about how to get your first 100 true fans by reading the full article on our website.
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July 28, 2026 Best AI music marketing tool: 100 fans
• To get your first 100 fans, you need to use tools that put your music in front of new people, like ads or curators.
• Many AI music manager apps are good for organizing and understanding your current fans but won't help you find new ones.
• Before spending money on ads, make sure the first few seconds of your song are engaging enough to grab a stranger's attention.
Find out if your song is ready for new listeners by using the Hit Analyzer tool mentioned in this episode.
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July 27, 2026 TikTok music promotion: 3 clips → 100 fans
• Think of TikTok like a search engine to help people find your music.
• Your TikTok videos need text on the screen to tell people what your music is about.
• It's better to get a few saves and comments than many views with no engagement.
Learn more about using TikTok to promote your music in our full guide here: [Link to article about-page/tiktok-promotion-guide]
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July 25, 2026 Spotify playlist curators: 5 checks in 2026
• Release new music often to show you are an active artist.
• Curators check if people are really listening to and saving your songs.
• Make sure your artist profile looks good and is up-to-date.
Check out the Career Coach tool before your next release to see how your music stacks up.
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July 24, 2026 How to pitch to playlist curators: 30‑day repeat
• Email the same playlist curators over time, but always share new results that show your music is performing well.
• Your song’s save rate and streams per listener numbers in Spotify for Artists prove to curators that your music is a good fit for their playlists.
• Sharing these performance numbers helps you build trust with curators and turns them into regular supporters of your music.
Go to your Spotify for Artists account, look up your last song, and find its save rate and streams per listener numbers.
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FAQs about The Independent Artist Show:

How many episodes does The Independent Artist Show have?

The podcast currently has 66 episodes available.