Rough Draft - For Independent Artists

How Rappers Get Booked For Their First Live Show

Getting booked for your first live show won't be easy. The live music business is very guarded and promoters tend to book artists they've worked with in the past. This is what we call "gatekeepers" and it puts new artists at a disadvantage. So

Why Playing More Shows Is the Only Growth Strategy That Actually Works

“If we show up, we show out.” Let me get straight to it—most of what you’re doing to grow as an artist isn’t moving the needle. You can post every day on Instagram, shoot a dozen music videos, drop a new single every two weeks… but if

Playing The Music Game: How To Make It In Today's Industry

The tight grip that the music industry had on artists is slowly loosening. With the rise of streaming and platforms to help you distribute your music, labels have become less relevant to younger artists. Technology has really evened the playing field between large industry-backed artists and up and coming indie

Miguel Crandell: From Dancer to Headliner While Still In High School

We've been putting on live shows for over a decade and we've seen the same type of artist that feel they aren't getting a fair shot by the live music industry. But there is a rare type of artist that doesn't wait

How To Go On Tour As An Independent Artist

Going on tour as an independent artist is a big deal. It's so rare for indie artist to actually get booked for multiple shows and build out a tour, so if you can pull it off, you'll likely be legend in your hometown. Take for example,

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