The Independent Artist Show

The Independent Artist Show is a weekly podcast for indie musicians who are tired of generic "music marketing" advice. Two hosts — an industry strategist and a working independent artist — break down what actually gets you streams, bookings, and fans in 2026: how the Spotify algorithm really works, why TikTok rewards consistency over virality, when pre-saves matter, how to build an EPK that gets you booked, and where to spend (and not spend) your first marketing dollars. Every episode is short, practical, and built from real data on artists growing through Streets OS. No fluff, no jargon, no "you just need to believe in yourself." Liam and Sarah say the thing most music marketing advice won't — including when your song isn't ready, when a strategy is a waste of money, and what actually worked this week.

The Independent Artist Show is a music podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 0 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Indie playlist curator email list? Skip it.

  Aug 23, 20264 min

  • Buying email lists of music curators is often a waste of money because the contacts are usually old or fake. • Real music curators want to see that people already like your song, often through social media comments. • Making short video clips for your song on social media can show curators that your music is connecting with new listeners. Start showing your music to new people today by creating three short video clips for your song and posting them on TikTok, Reels, or Shorts.

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  DistroKid vs TuneCore vs AI Manager: 100 Fans?

  Aug 22, 20264 min

  • Changing your music distributor will not get you more fans for your songs. • Your distributor gets your music into stores, but promotion tools and signals from fans help you find new listeners. • Focus on getting contact information from early listeners to build your fan base instead of spending money to switch distributors. Learn how to set up an email capture system for your pre-save links to start building your fan base today.

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  TikTok music promotion: turn comments into fans

  Aug 21, 20265 min

  • Don't just heart comments on your music videos; talk to people who leave them. • Use a simple plan to answer comments, invite people to hear more, and show them where to go next. • Focus on having real conversations with a few people instead of trying to get many quick views. Try the A.I.R. method on one of your TikTok comments today, then check if your link in bio makes it easy for new fans to find your music.

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  How to pitch to playlist curators: 5‑pitch system

  Aug 20, 20265 min

  • Pitching fewer, good playlists works better than pitching many bad ones. • Always check a playlist for signs it might be fake before you pitch. • Explain where your song fits with other songs on the playlist. Start building your list of target playlists by checking out the Career Coach feature to track your stats.

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  SubmitHub alternatives for playlist pitching (real)

  Aug 20, 20264 min

  • Fake playlists show quick follower boosts or odd song changes. • Real fans are found by checking saves and how long listeners stay, not just streams. • Find good curators by looking at similar artists' "Discovered On" sections on Spotify. Use the Hit Analyzer tool to understand your song's mood and genre for better pitches.

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