Online Resources For Indie Musicians

Here are some resources for indie artists. I’ll try my best to keep this list up-to-date!

 

Opportunities

Sonicbids – offer gig opportunities from their network of promoters.

Music Clout – offer opportunities such as labels looking for artists, blogs looking for bands to feature and licensing opportunities.

 

Promotion

Music Promotion Guide – A detailed guide covering the various aspects of promoting your music, from getting your music heard to getting reviews to getting more fans.

How To Promote Your Music On A Shoestring Budget – Covers how to promote your music with a low spending budget.

How To Make A Lyric Video – Describes how to make a lyric video which you can use to promote yourself on social media, with various pricing options, from cheap to expensive.

 

Advice

The DIY Musician – a blog produced by CD Baby offering lots of advice for independent musicians.

LoudUp Unsigned Bands Advice Blog – covering essential topics such as how to get discovered, the importance of image and branding, making money from your music, and writing a great bio.

Music Think Tank – this blog features articles from lots of different contributors covering all aspects of the music industry from marketing to touring and more!