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Resources for independent artists in the creator economy – music submission tips, audience growth, and how to get your music heard through creators.

Thematic Joins Songtrust Amplified: Collect Your Royalties

Thematic Joins Songtrust Amplified: Collect Your Royalties

Don't Miss Out on Songwriting Income - Our Official Partner, Songtrust, Can Help At Thematic, we're committed to helping independent musicians grow. From getting your music discovered by creators worldwide to building a sustainable career, exposure is only part of the...

The Best Ways to Get Music Featured By Influencers

The Best Ways to Get Music Featured By Influencers

Getting your music featured by influencers is one of the most effective ways for independent artists to grow their fanbase, increase streams, and build a loyal following on YouTube and social media. But with so many options (some much more time and cost efficient than...

YouTube Content ID 101: The Ultimate Guide on How It Works ✅

YouTube Content ID 101: The Ultimate Guide on How It Works ✅

While content creators often associate it with copyright claims, demonetization, and copyright strikes, YouTube’s Content ID was a groundbreaking tool in establishing the framework of the creator economy, rise of UGC, and today’s remix culture. Without it, today’s...

5 Free Ways To Promote Your Music After Release (That Actually Work)

5 Free Ways To Promote Your Music After Release (That Actually Work)

So you just uploaded your song for release to Spotify via DistroKid (or TuneCore, CD Baby, RouteNote, etc). Now what? How do you get people to discover your music? How do you get people to listen to your song? What are the most effective ways to promote your music...

Top Free Music Marketing & Promotion Tools for Artists

Top Free Music Marketing & Promotion Tools for Artists

If you're looking for the best free music marketing and promotion tools for independent music artists, you’ve come to the right place! Music marketing is one of the most challenging tasks for music artists. The music strategies you adopt as an independent artist...

Music Publishing and Publishing Royalties 101: A Beginner’s Guide

Music Publishing and Publishing Royalties 101: A Beginner’s Guide

Whether you’re a budding songwriter, a seasoned composer, or an artist looking to make your mark, understanding music publishing is essential to maximizing your earnings and protecting your creative work. In this guide, we’ll dive into the basics of music publishing...