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 131 episodes available.

The Independent Artist Show episodes:

August 19, 2026 How to Build a Music IP Company: DistroKid vs TuneCore
• Simply uploading your music to a distributor means you might be giving away control of your songs.
• You can create a small "company" for your music to own your songs and make deals.
• Owning your music through a company lets you make money from licensing and protects your rights.
Write down a name for your music collection and state that you assign ownership of your songs to it.
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5min
August 19, 2026 Francis Mercier India growth: DistroKid vs TuneCore vs AI
• Many streams from places like India might not earn much money because they are usually free and ad-supported.
• Instead of just looking at stream numbers, pay attention to how many people save your songs or follow your page, as these show true fans.
• Using tools like DistroKid can help you quickly test your music in new places to see if it gains real fans.
Use the Hit Analyzer tool to see if your song is ready to be tested for fan engagement.
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4min
August 19, 2026 Independent Spotify playlist curators: how to pitch
• Pitching songs to playlist curators should focus on quality, not quantity.
• Your first sentence to a curator should show you know their playlist well.
• You can prove your song is good with simple facts, even if you are a new artist.
Check your Spotify for Artists account for your song's save rate, or look up the Hit Analyzer tool to spot fake playlists.
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5min
August 18, 2026 DistroKid vs TuneCore for bedroom producer (Suno 2.0)
• If you use AI to make music, DistroKid is currently a safer choice than TuneCore to avoid big fees.
• Always record your own singing on AI-generated music to make it truly yours and avoid fraud warnings.
• Do not buy fake streams for your songs, as this will get your music removed from stores permanently.
Start singing on your own AI-generated tracks to make them unique and keep them on music platforms.
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5min
August 18, 2026 tiktok-to-spotify-streams-36-hour-window: Fix It
• Using the first 36 hours after you post helps you learn what makes people listen to your music.
• Make it easy for listeners by using one simple link and putting it where they can easily see and click it.
• Tell a good story about your music to help people connect with it and want to listen more.
Start testing your song’s strength now with the Hit Analyzer tool mentioned in the episode.
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6min
August 18, 2026 How to promote music on TikTok (to real fans)
• Likes from your friends don't show if your music is good enough for new listeners.
• Test your music by asking new people on TikTok to say if they've never seen you before.
• If strangers like your music, then you can share that video everywhere else.
Try the stranger test tonight by posting one video to TikTok and asking new viewers to comment 'new' if they haven't seen you before.
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5min
August 17, 2026 DistroKid vs TuneCore vs AI: 100 Fans?
• Your plan to release music is more important than the tools you use.
• Picking a music distributor quickly is better than waiting for the perfect one.
• AI tools can help with tasks, but they don't magically find fans for you.
Start building your simple music release plan today using our free guide at [podcast website/link].
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5min
August 17, 2026 avery cochrane shapeshifting on a saturday night: next
• How you present your music online is just as important as the music itself.
• A good song title and cover art make people want to listen and save your song.
• When listeners save your song, it helps music apps show it to more new people.
Write down three different titles for your next song idea and choose the one that makes you most curious.
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6min
August 16, 2026 Independent Spotify playlist curators: 5 emails
• Find playlists where other artists are about your size, not just the ones with the most followers.
• Look for playlists that get a lot of "saves" for the songs they feature, showing real listener interest.
• When you pitch your music, send a few short messages over time that show you know and like their playlist.
Check out the Career Coach feature to track your song saves and find the best playlists for your music.
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5min
August 16, 2026 How to pitch to playlist curators for revenue
• Getting on a music playlist is just the first step, not the main goal.
• Your main goal is to turn listeners into true fans who want to buy your music and merchandise.
• Give new fans an easy way to support you by getting their email first and then offering them something small to buy.
Set up your own simple email capture link today using a tool like Hypeddit or MailerLite to connect with your 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 131 episodes available.