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 17, 2026 TikTok music promotion: fix “That’s an error”
• Sometimes TikTok posts don't get seen because of simple errors like being logged into the wrong account or your computer running out of memory.
• TikTok wants to keep people watching, so you need to grab their attention in the first three seconds of your video.
• You can use a simple plan to help TikTok show your music to more people.
Record a 3-5 second video of your song's catchiest part and upload it to TikTok to see if it hooks people.
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5min
July 14, 2026 Independent Spotify playlist curators vs algos
• Focus on getting listeners who save your songs and listen repeatedly, not just on getting lots of streams.
• Even a small number of engaged listeners is more powerful than many passive listeners for getting noticed by Spotify.
• Find your best-performing song in Spotify for Artists by looking at saves and skips, then promote that one.
Check out the Content Calendar and Auto Pilot tool to help you consistently promote your music and encourage those key listener behaviors.
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4min
July 12, 2026 Independent Spotify playlist curators: 7‑day system
• Only pitch your music to real playlists that update often and have real followers.
• Do a quick check on any playlist before you pitch to make sure it is not fake.
• Write short and helpful messages to playlist curators, showing you know their playlist.
Learn more about finding and pitching to independent Spotify playlist curators by reading our full guide here: [Link to article]
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4min
July 07, 2026 TikTok music promotion: get saves on one clip
• Focus on getting people to save your song on TikTok, not just view it.
• A save tells TikTok that your music is valuable, which helps it reach more people.
• Make short, catchy clips and ask viewers to save the sound if they like it.
Learn how to create a content calendar and schedule posts with our free guide on [link to blog post/tool].
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5min
July 05, 2026 Independent Spotify Playlist Curators: 20 in 6 Weeks
• Instead of pitching many playlists at once, focus on building relationships with a small group of curators who like your music.
• Find good curators by looking at the "Discovered On" section of similar artists on Spotify and checking if their playlists have real listeners.
• When you reach out to a curator, send a short message with your Spotify link and one good thing about your song, like its save rate.
Learn how to find and pitch to independent Spotify playlist curators by reading the full article linked in the episode description.
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5min
June 26, 2026 Spotify playlist pitch ignored? The 3‑fit test
• Your music might not be landing on playlists because it doesn't fit; there are three ways to check this.
• You need to make sure your song sounds right for the playlist, fits the listener's mood, and that you look like a real musician.
• Getting your song on the wrong playlist can actually hurt its chances of being heard by more people.
Use SortYourMusic to quickly check if your song's sound fits a Spotify playlist.
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4min
June 24, 2026 TikTok music promotion: revive dead songs
• Don't delete old TikTok videos that didn't get many views.
• Instead, take your old videos and re-edit them into new short clips to post.
• New versions of your videos can find new fans on TikTok even if the first try didn't work out.
Learn how to make a great profile link for all your music on our free Link-in-Bio page.
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5min
June 19, 2026 TikTok music promotion: fix your first 3s
• Your video's first 3 seconds are super important for getting views.
• Most people will swipe away if your video starts too slow.
• You can see exactly where people stop watching your videos in your analytics.
Check your TikTok Audience Retention graph to see where viewers are dropping off.
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5min
June 16, 2026 Stop Chasing Playlists: How to Actually Get Streams
• Getting on the wrong playlists can actually hurt your song by telling Spotify people don't like it.
• Focus on finding real fans who will listen to your whole song instead of just getting random plays.
• You can use ads or short videos to send people who already like your type of music to your songs.
Check your Spotify for Artists page and see if your "Radio" and "Discover Weekly" plays are less than 10% of your total plays. If so, your marketing might be sending the wrong signals to Spotify.
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5min
June 14, 2026 TikTok music promotion: 7‑day sequence
You dropped your single Tuesday. It’s Friday. 180 streams — all friends. You don’t need a viral moment. You need a week-long posting sequence that reaches strangers.
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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.