What Are the Best Platforms for Music?
Who pays best to who helps independent artists most?
If you are a musician and want to sell your music, which platforms should you focus on? And for independent artists wanting to grow their fanbase and be closer to their community, well, that’s a whole other discussion.
The platforms you choose depend upon what you plan to do on that platform: focusing on sales, focusing on community, or driving people to your music. I’ve listed the best for independent artists below. Make your choices wisely & be consistent in your uploads and interactions.
I’ll go over the platforms I feel are essential to growth and obvious choices, sure. Then, I’ll also highlight the platforms that are more community-based — places that allow for a connection between musicians and fans.
But fans and consumers need to keep in mind what’s best for the artists they love. And musicians need to remember that without fans, you’re just uploading to the expanse of nothingness — so go where your fans are.
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