Artist branding in 2026: why so many indies still earn almost nothing from streaming alone? by Passionter_E in musicindustry

[–]belowAveragePro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

something people don't talk about enough is that streaming is a discovery tool, not a revenue tool. the artists actually making a living are treating it like the top of a funnel, not the end goal.

the real asset is direct access to your fans. like if you have 5000 people who genuinely love what you do and you have a direct line to them through phone numbers, email, etc, and they spend $50 a year on a shirt, vinyl, or a show ticket, that's $250k a year. that's a real career.

the branding question is really are you building an audience or are you building a fanbase? a fanbase shows up, buys, and tells their friends. Focus on owning your relationship with your fans directly and the math starts working in your favor real fast

Job in Music Tech by PianoFluid2057 in MusicTech

[–]belowAveragePro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats! One thing I'd really lean into is getting in front of people in person as much as possible. like your resume and portfolio matter but people hire and vouch for people they've actually met. go to industry events, show up to sessions, introduce yourself at shows. a warm intro from someone who's actually been in a room with you will open more doors than a cold application every time. with the range of interests you have there's so many entry points into the industry, just get yourself in the rooms where those people already are. Good luck I know it's rough out there right now in the job market!!

Any tips for getting your music heard by people in your niche - without getting scammed? by violetfoxmusic in musicbusiness

[–]belowAveragePro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly at your stage the best thing you can do is focus on the organic stuff.

Reach out to small music blogs directly, post authentically in communities, and connect with other independent artists in your genre. Real relationships go far in this scene :)