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:

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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July 23, 2026 How to pitch to playlist curators: micro‑roster
• Sending emails to many playlist curators doesn't work as well as finding a few good ones.
• Focus on getting people to save your music, not just listen to it once.
• A small group of fans who love your music is better than a big group who only listen a little.
Learn more about finding the right curators for your music by checking out this guide: [link to article/tool]
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July 20, 2026 Madonna TikTok livestream fan count vs pop — playlists
• Curators want to see proof that people like your song before adding it to their playlists.
• Sharing your song live and seeing how many people save it is a great way to get this proof.
• Use a content calendar tool to keep the excitement going after you get good stats on your song.
Learn how to get more people to save your music by checking out our guide on boosting your Spotify save rate.
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July 19, 2026 Amazon Music Streams to Donations: The Real Way
• You can turn your Amazon Music streams into donations, but you have to do it yourself, not through an automatic button.
• Even small donations, when you show proof, can mean a lot to your fans and build a stronger connection with them.
• It is important to pick a cause you care about and show your fans that you followed through with your promise.
Learn how to track your streaming stats and create a personalized growth plan with our Career Coach feature.
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July 18, 2026 Independent Spotify playlist curators: 10‑curator roster
• Focus on building a small group of trusted playlist curators who consistently support your music.
• Look beyond just streams; check your Spotify for Artists data for high save rates and new followers from playlists.
• Once you find curators who love your music, nurture those relationships with data and mutual support.
Use the free Content Calendar & Auto Pilot tool to help you stay on top of your social media and keep your playlist curators engaged.
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July 18, 2026 Independent Spotify playlist curators = box office
• Think of independent playlist curators like movie theaters for your music; they book what fits their audience.
• Don't blast your music to every curator; find curators whose playlists perfectly match your song's style.
• A smaller playlist with real, engaged listeners is much better than a huge playlist full of fake accounts.
Find 10-15 independent Spotify playlist curators whose music taste perfectly matches one of your songs.
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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.