Artist resources

Music release guides for independent artists

Clear, practical guidance on release campaigns, label services, promotion, publicity, social content, and the business decisions artists face when building momentum around new music.

Promotion

1 guide
8 min read2026-06-26

How Much Should Independent Artists Budget for Music Promotion?

A practical budgeting guide for independent music campaigns, including creative, ads, playlist pitching, publicity, and reporting.

Release Campaigns

1 guide
10 min read2026-06-26

How to Plan an Independent Single Release Campaign

A release-campaign framework for independent artists covering timelines, assets, pitching, social content, ads, and post-release follow-up.

Music Business

1 guide
9 min read2026-06-26

Label Services vs Record Deal vs Distribution: What Is the Difference?

How artists can compare distribution, label services, and label deals without confusing access, rights, and campaign execution.

Music Rights

1 guide
9 min read2026-06-26

What Artists Should Know About Masters, Publishing, and Splits

A plain-English guide to the rights questions artists should understand before releasing music or signing a label agreement.

Label Basics

1 guide
8 min read2026-06-26

What Does a Record Label Do for Independent Artists?

A practical breakdown of the modern label role, from release planning and campaign strategy to rights, reporting, and artist support.