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As an independent artist navigating the ever-evolving landscape of the music industry, the quest for recognition and sustainability is a thrilling yet daunting...
The biggest mistake made by independent musicians on TikTok is to assume that anyone cares about their music. In this article, we'll show you two simple ways to improve TikTok viewability and engagement.
Winning on TikTok starts with entertainment
Let's be...
For many musicians’ social media is everything, and it's easy to take it for granted until it disappears! In this article, we speak with two artists, the anonymous music collective Porcelain and indie pop artist Alessia who have been...
Read our ultimate A-Z music glossary for independent artists in 2023.
A&R
A&R stands for Artists and Repertoire, it’s the department at a record label or music publisher responsible for discovering new talent and signing them to the company. A&R also...
Few if any musicians can truly plan to go viral. If it ever happens, it's typically when you least expect it. It can often feel like you are caught in the eye of a storm, it's an intense and...
Spotify Marquee is a step in the right direction but it fails to provide a solution for new independent musicians. In this article, we explore why music promotion remains so unbelievably painful, convoluted and expensive.
Spotify Marquee
Spotify launched in the...
We are delighted to announce Poco Poco Records has joined the RCM Indie Collective to help more incredible independent artists get heard and discovered.
Introducing Poco Poco Records
Poco Poco Records was formed in the UK in 2010 by musical duo...
We are delighted to announce Unseen Plays is the latest new music blog to join the RCM Indie Collective to help get more incredible independent artists heard and discovered.
Introducing Unseen Plays
Unseen Plays began with a dream to build an online space...
Everyone knows that ‘sex sells,’ it’s the oldest truth in advertising. But for independent female musicians looking to discuss sexuality on their terms, this old adage couldn’t be further from the truth. On International Women's Day, we discuss the...
We are delighted to announce Blackmarket Spotify Playlists have joined the RCM Indie Collective to help champion more incredible independent artists.
Introducing Blackmarket
Based in Germany, Backmarket hand curate over 10 different playlists. No bots, no payments or fees, Backmarket champion the...
How to make money as an independent artist in 2023. Here are five ways.
It's never been harder to be an independent musician. Firstly the Pandemic killed live music and now the cost of living crisis is threatening day-to-day existence....
Our friends at Major Labl have just completed a research project to understand the ingredients of social media success for independent artists. If you are looking to extend your reach and engagement on social media, read on to get...
