Fund & Promote Your Project
Kickstarter
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.
RockMerch
Independent Artist Program allows you to create a band page on RockMerch’s platform, as well as providing newsletter & social promotion.
The Music Fund
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
Gift certificates are now available from Solid-Merch! Fund your project with a little help from your friends, family and fans.
Find A Designer
99designs
The most comprehensive platform for freelance design. Search by industry, category, and designer level, see artists’ previous work, and request quotes directly online.
Upwork
The largest worldwide platform for freelance work of all kinds, with many designer listings and transparent hourly rates.
AirGigs
Freelance platform for producers, session musicians, and other music professionals, including designers.
License a Cover Song
Harry Fox Agency
Collector and distributor of mechanical license fees on behalf of music publishers
Easy Song Licensing
Licensing company offering licensing for original songs and cover song clearing to independent artists
Book A Gig
Indie On The Move
The music industry’s destination for show & tour booking, made easy. Listings and contacts for music venues, festivals, and colleges as well as show availabilities, gig swaps, and radio/press directories.
Music Festival Wizard
The most comprehensive database of worldwide music festivals. Searchable by date, location, genre, and size to target stops for your summer tour.
Manage Your Rights & Royalties
International Standard Recording Code (ISRC)
International identification system for tracking sound recordings and music videos
Sound Exchange
Rights management organization collecting and distributing digital royalties for sound recordings
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)
Performance rights organization protecting musical copyrights and monitoring public performances, whether via a broadcast or live performance
Trade Associations & Conferences
American Association of Independent Music
Trade association and annual conference promoting growth, awareness, and opportunities for independent record labels in the US
Folk Alliance International
Non-profit organization & annual conference for the folk music industry and community
Americana Music Association (AMA)
Non-profit trade organization and annual conference advocating for American Roots music around the world
Jazz Congress
Series of workshops, panels and networking opportunities, geared to expanding the audience for jazz. Organized by Jazz at Lincoln Center and Jazz Times
Nashville Songwriters Association Intl.
Largest trade organization for songwriter’s of all genres, featuring annual awards & events, in-depth song evaluations & workshops, and regional chapter engagement
Independent Music Awards
International awards program recognizing self-distributed releases from independent artists and record labels
Women In Music
International advocacy organization presenting education and networking events and programs to expand and celebrate female contributions in the music industry
Sync Summit
Resources and networking events connecting independent artists & publishers with music supervisors and other opportunities to license their music
Vinyl Collection & Forums
The TAXI Forum
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
Record Store Day
Annual event to celebrate the culture of the independently owned record store
Vinyl Me, Please
The best damn record of the month club, magazine, and blog
Gear Savvy
Honest, authentic buyer guides and advice for vinyl pressing & equipment, recording gear, and instruments.
