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 129 episodes available.

The Independent Artist Show episodes:

September 01, 2026 Fusion Music Showcase Festival: 1 Slot → 100 Fans
• Playing at a "fusion music showcase" festival can help you find many new fans.
• Record your performance at the festival and use the clips to make social media videos.
• Show festival organizers your live performance skills, not just your streaming numbers.
List 3 fusion or cultural music festivals near you to find places to play.
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5min
August 31, 2026 DistroKid vs TuneCore for promotion vs AI
• Your music distributor helps put your songs online, but it does not find fans for you.
• To find new fans, look at your Spotify for Artists data to see where people are already listening.
• Reach out to local music people in those areas to get feedback on your music and build a connection.
Go to your Spotify for Artists dashboard and find your top city, then use an AI tool to help draft personal messages to local music curators there asking for feedback on your song.
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5min
August 31, 2026 Indie Playlist Curator Email Submit: 3-Email Proof
• Playlist curators get many emails and need proof your song is good before adding it.
• Show curators that your song is already doing well with listeners before you ask them to add it.
• Send a few emails over time, first with proof your song is working, then asking for an add that fits their playlist.
Learn more about proving your song's potential before release by checking out the Hit Analyzer tool mentioned in the episode.
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5min
August 31, 2026 pro‑rata royalties vs ai user centric indie
• Streaming music helps you find new fans, but it's not the main way to earn money.
• When many songs share one big money pot, each song gets a very small amount.
• It's better to get fans to pay you directly for your music than to rely only on streaming platforms.
Start selling your music directly to fans by setting up a SoundCloud direct sales page today.
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5min
August 31, 2026 TikTok music promotion: 7-day loop to 100 fans
• TikTok cares more about how people react to your first few seconds than how many views you get.
• You can test different beginnings of your song videos to see what makes people stop scrolling.
• Even a few saves and comments from strangers are very valuable for teaching TikTok who your music is for.
Learn how to create a clean link-in-bio page to share your music easily.
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4min
August 31, 2026 Independent Spotify Playlist Curators vs AI (7‑Day)
• Buying a spot on a Spotify playlist can waste your money if the listeners are not real people.
• Some paid playlists can even hurt your music by making Spotify think your songs are not good.
• Test new playlists with a small amount of money first to see if real people are listening before spending more.
Use our Career Coach feature to track your song's performance and see if a playlist is actually helping.
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5min
August 31, 2026 Future of folk music redefined: AI vs distro
• Your music needs more than just a distributor to find fans today.
• Artificial intelligence tools can help you manage tasks and connect with potential listeners.
• Focus on building a system to find your audience, not just releasing your songs.
Learn how the Hit Analyzer tool can score your song's potential before you promote it.
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5min
August 30, 2026 Playlist Curator Email List That Replies
• Stop buying big lists of curator emails; they usually do not work.
• Instead, find a small group of curators who like your kind of music.
• Track who you email and who replies so you know what is working.
Start building your own small list of relevant curators by finding 3-5 perfect playlists on Spotify for your music, then find their contact info.
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5min
August 30, 2026 distrokid vs tunecore discovery mode access + AI
• Spotify, not your music distributor, decides if your songs get into Discovery Mode.
• Making small mistakes when uploading your music can stop it from reaching new listeners.
• Some music distributors are better for new artists because they help prevent common mistakes.
Check your song’s potential for algorithmic success with a tool like Hit Analyzer before uploading.
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5min
August 30, 2026 distrokid vs tunecore: fastest proof for 0–1k
• New artists should pick a music distributor that gets their songs live very quickly to see if people like them.
• Look at how many people save your song and listen to it more than once to know if it's good.
• If your song isn't connecting, change your plan or your song and move on quickly.
Check out our Content Calendar & Auto Pilot feature to help you consistently share your music and reach more listeners.
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5min

FAQs about The Independent Artist Show:

How many episodes does The Independent Artist Show have?

The podcast currently has 129 episodes available.