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 12, 2026 How to Promote Music on TikTok: RAYE-Style Stack
• Instead of hoping one TikTok video goes viral, try creating a series of different videos about the same song.
• Each video can show a new side of your song, like the story behind it or a live performance.
• Focus on telling the human story of your song to connect with listeners.
Learn more about building a song stack and creating a Link-in-Bio page built for musicians at the article linked in our show notes.
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August 12, 2026 Pitch Independent Spotify Playlist Curators
• To get your music on playlists, focus on how well your song fits the vibe of the playlist, not just that it is a good song.
• Find two songs already on the playlist that sound like yours and mention them in your pitch to show the curator your song belongs there.
• Keep your email pitches short, around 60 words, and include a positive stat about your song if you have one.
Learn more about finding your song's stats for pitches using the Career Coach feature mentioned in this episode.
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August 11, 2026 DistroKid vs TuneCore: fastest proof, not fluff
• Instead of spending a long time making one song perfect, try releasing many songs to see what people like.
• The best way to know if your music is good is to see if strangers save your songs, not just how many times they listened.
• DistroKid helps you put out lots of songs quickly, which is great for trying new things, while TuneCore is better for releasing music less often.
Learn more about how to use your streaming data to find new fans in our "Career Coach" guide on our website.
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August 11, 2026 DistroKid vs TuneCore: prove strangers listen
• Do not just look at the total number of streams for your song.
• Check where your streams are coming from to see if new people are finding your music.
• A good save rate for your song is between 8% and 12%.
Go to your Spotify for Artists account and check the "Source of Streams" for your latest song.
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August 11, 2026 South Korea music pre screening requirements
• Music companies often reject songs because of small mistakes in how they are submitted, not because the music is bad.
• Things like blurry photos, wrong file names, or incorrect cover art size can stop your music from ever being heard.
• Making sure your submission package is neat and follows all the rules makes it easier for your music to get noticed.
Check out our website for a simple checklist to make sure your music submission is perfect.
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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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FAQs about The Independent Artist Show:

How many episodes does The Independent Artist Show have?

The podcast currently has 131 episodes available.