Most artists feel as though a record label is the final piece of the puzzle in terms of becoming a sustainable and successful artist. Although many artists can have great careers as independents, a label does enable bigger spending to allow for more success long term.

Online and print publications, such as music blogs, magazines, and newspapers, can provide independent artists with valuable exposure by writing reviews and features about their music. The music press is crucial for verification, funding applications, and more.

The purpose of this guide is not just to deal with some of those frequently asked questions, but also to advise on things from Spotify For Artists pitching as well as diving into the dangerous world of 3rd party playlisting. Spending money on third-party lists is often a no-win scenario.

Tired of staring your low streaming numbers in the face when checking out your Spotify artist profile? It can be daunting to upload your music onto the world's most powerful streaming platform, so it's always a good idea to find out how it works. This is a guide for you.