Before we get started, if you’re interested in starting a career as a singer/songwriter, check out our Free Guide – 8 Steps to Become a Successful Full-Time Singer/Songwriter. Download it here. My plan in life was never to be a musician. It was a dream I always carried around hidden under the surface. Growing up […]
Category: Artist Features and Interviews
Artist Spotlight – Sherise D’souza On Letting Your Passions Lead To Your Purpose
Sherise D’souza is a dynamic vocalist and songwriter based in Mumbai, India. She writes and performs songs in various genres including Funk, Pop, Country, Blues, Rock n Roll, Reggae, Pop, Western Classical, Jazz, as well as her own compositions. She has performed all over India, as well as in Germany, France, Ireland, and London as […]
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Musicians vs. COVID-19: How 10 Musicians Are Coping
It’s been two months now since COVID-19 was officially declared a global pandemic. Since then just about everyone around the world has been affected by it in some way. Today we’re going to look at how it has specifically affected the lives and careers of 10 independent musicians, how they’ve been able to move forward […]
Artist Spotlight – Marilyn McNeal On Allowing Your Art To Be Your Guide
In 2017, Bay Area composer Marilyn McNeal started the Chantmagick project as a way to help herself and others heal during these divisive times. Initially a collection of videos with things of nature and her original music as the soundtrack, it has since morphed and branched out into several other projects including her 2018 album […]
Artist Spotlight – Husband & Wife Duo Takes The Plunge
Eureka Music Revival is a genre blending husband & wife duo from Eureka Springs, AR made up of Jason and Lorrie Davis. Also known as EMR, they’ve been performing in the Northwest Arkansas area since 2016. Their debut album, Head for the Hills, was released in March of 2018. Since the album’s release they’ve had […]
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The Top 10 Posts of 2019
2019 has come and gone. From various lawsuits, big industry executive switch-ups, and the ever-changing landscape of music streaming, the music industry at large had its fair share of woes. One thing continues to persevere through it all and that’s the power of independent music driven by wildly talented artists like you. In 2019 we […]
Artist Spotlight: Audrey Callahan on making a living doing what you love while also making a positive impact
Audrey Callahan was born in Long Beach, CA to a musical family. Because her family was military, she never stayed in one place for too long, having lived in several countries by the time she was a teenager. One thing that was a staple during all this travel was her love for music. Although this […]
Artist Spotlight: Ty Scott King on going against the grain as a positive Rapper/Poet
Ty Scott King is a versatile, award-winning artist who has fine-tuned a balance between poetry and hip hop. Referred to by many as “the Maya Angelou of this generation,” she has shared platforms with a variety of notable industry greats, awed international audiences, and performed at the United States Pentagon. Ty has successfully showcased her […]
Worst Music Career Advice I’ve Ever Received
Advice is easy to come by. Deciphering between good advice and bad advice is the hard part. There is a special thing about being an independent artist – it seems like everyone has some kind of advice to give. When I first started out, I found unsolicited advice to be annoying and I still do […]
Artist Spotlight: Ashley Feller on overcoming disasters as a musician
Ashley Feller is a third generation Florida native from Panama City who began playing music at an early age with her father in various establishments throughout the Florida panhandle. She released her first full length album in October of 2017, Old Blue: Rage Against the Van. In addition to being a songwriter, Ashley is a […]
Artist Spotlight: Erin McAndrew on turning a band’s rejection into a successful solo career
Erin McAndrew performed in several east coast bands, including as lead singer of Long Island-based rock band Tiny Giant, who played at the legendary CBGBs among other NY venues. During this time she immersed herself in writing, recording, and performing live music. Now an acoustic solo artist based in California, Erin has been building up […]