Indie Music Resources

The largest global platform for crowdfunding creative projects, trusted across many industries. Collect donations from friends and fans to help bring your project to life.

Independent Artist Program allows you to create a band page on RockMerch’s platform, as well as providing newsletter & social promotion.

Sell your streaming royalties for upfront cash. Choose the percentage you would like to sell and receive a fixed 2-year funding contract based on your current streaming data.

Gift certificates are now available from Solid-Merch! Fund your project with a little help from your friends, family and fans.

The most comprehensive platform for freelance design. Search by industry, category, and designer level, see artists’ previous work, and request quotes directly online.

The largest worldwide platform for freelance work of all kinds, with many designer listings and transparent hourly rates.

Freelance platform for producers, session musicians, and other music professionals, including designers.

Licensing company offering licensing for original songs and cover song clearing to independent artists

The most comprehensive database of worldwide music festivals. Searchable by date, location, genre, and size to target stops for your summer tour.

International identification system for tracking sound recordings and music videos

Rights management organization collecting and distributing digital royalties for sound recordings

Performance rights organization protecting musical copyrights and monitoring public performances, whether via a broadcast or live performance

Trade association and annual conference promoting growth, awareness, and opportunities for independent record labels in the US

Non-profit organization & annual conference for the folk music industry and community

Non-profit trade organization and annual conference advocating for American Roots music around the world

Largest trade organization for songwriter’s of all genres, featuring annual awards & events, in-depth song evaluations & workshops, and regional chapter engagement

International awards program recognizing self-distributed releases from independent artists and record labels

International advocacy organization presenting education and networking events and programs to expand and celebrate female contributions in the music industry

Resources and networking events connecting independent artists & publishers with music supervisors and other opportunities to license their music

Ari Herstand is the best-selling author of How To Make It in the New Music Business. Forbes calls him “The poster child of DIY music.” In this show, he deconstructs the brightest minds in the music industry, digging deep to find the tools, tactics, and strategies that listeners can use to run successful careers of their own. Ari offers straight talk with no fluff and doesn’t let his guests off easy. If there is a way, Ari will find it.

Founded by Music Biz President, Portia Sabin as a way to educate musicians on the realities of the music business, The Future of What Podcast has become a forum where the most significant voices in our industry discuss important issues of the day. Tune in as she hosts important industry figureheads and innovators alike in exciting discussions on where the music business is headed next!

The Music Industry Blueprint Podcast is consistently rated as one of the Top Music Business Podcasts. Hosted by Taylor Swift’s Former Manager Rick Barker. Rick is known for his straightforward and honest approach when it comes to the Music Business. This weekly podcast is designed to help keep you up to date with what is happening in the world of music and the latest trends when it comes to digital marketing.

This podcast delves into the world of independent music and physical media culture. In each episode, your host, Scott Pollack (President of A to Z media), speaks with industry experts and dedicated creators who are bringing music to life in every format imaginable. For 30 years, A to Z Media has worked with countless record labels and artists to meet their manufacturing and printing requirements. We hope that these conversations will educate, entertain, and inspire you.

Online forum and annual convention with resources and opportunities for independent artists & songwriters to connect with record labels, music supervisors, and others looking for new music

Annual event to celebrate the culture of the independently owned record store

The best damn record of the month club, magazine, and blog

Honest, authentic buyer guides and advice for vinyl pressing & equipment, recording gear, and instruments.