I Am Independent - For Independent Music Artists
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I Am Independent - For Independent Music Artists
Stories, advice and discussions to resource, encourage and support Independent Music Artists
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S4, EP 7 - Section 1 of our Online Bootcamp Video Course - Where you're starting from and knowing your why
There is still a week left to take advantage of our 50% off deal for our brand new I Am Independent Bootcamp Video Course. Thank you so much to those...
S4, EP 6 - When do you need a live agent and how to get one with Hannah Shogbola
Hannah Shogbola works in the Live Music industry representing over 25 clients from Hak Baker to Jaguar to Fredwave to Helena Star and many more. Hann...
S4, EP 5 - Announcing our brand new bootcamp video course for Independent Artists
Well we've hinted at it all season and today we finally announce what we've been working on last year - our brand new bootcamp video course for Indepe...
S4, EP4 - Ending 2021 well, starting 2022 ready!
2021 has been a tough year for Independent artists but you made it! Well done! But before you log off and wind down why not reflect on your wins as w...
S4, EP 3 - Des Agyekumhene on NFTs & Crypto in the music industry
You have probably heard the terms 'Crypto' and 'NFT' thrown around over the last year or so but perhaps you've not fully grasped the scope of possibil...
S4, EP 2 - Selina Wedderburn on Music Rights, Marketing and more...
This week we chat to the wonderful Selina Wedderburn who has had an interesting and varied career in the music industry. From Team Manager at PPL wit...
S4, EP1 - Nick Eziefula: Music Lawyer by day, Rapper and Artist Manager by night
We're back with a brand new season of the I Am Independent podcast! Kicking off season 4 we talk to the brilliant and lovely Nick Eziefula who is a p...
S3, EP20 - Producing an album with Bianca Rose and Jake Isaac
For our season 3 finale we have a conversation between Bianca Rose and Jake Isaac about the process of Jake producing Bianca's latest album, 'If You K...
S3, EP19 - Creating great visuals and music videos with Cat Couture
This week Bianca has a chat with the creative director for her recent album campaign for 'If You Knew, Would You Care?'. Cat Couture from Amoroso Fil...
S3, EP 18 - The Journey of an Album with Bianca & Loretta - Part 2
This week is part 2 of our chat about what we learned through the creation to release process of Bianca Rose's latest album 'If You Knew, Would You Ca...
S3, EP 17 - The Journey of an Album with Bianca & Loretta - Part 1
Followers of I Am Independent may have noticed that as well as running IAI, Bianca and Loretta have been in full-on album campaign mode for Bianca Ros...
S3, EP16 - Label Services for Independent Artists with Hannah Celnikier from The Orchard
Many artists choose to be independent these days and we are all about supporting that. However, we are not against record labels and being signed it'...
S3, EP15 - Mental Health and Music Artists with Ian Hurst from We Are Hummingbird
It's Mental Health Awareness Week so we're really pleased to be able to bring you this amazing chat with Ian Hurst from We Are Hummingbird. They are...
S3, EP14 - Image, Branding and Styling with Alex Agboke
Most artists understand that image is important but, do you understand why and how much have you really invested in getting it right? We had a great...
S3, EP 13 - Digital Marketing with Tom Chaplin
Digital marketing is probably the most important and accessible promotional tool available to Independent artists. However, unless you're particularl...
S3, EP 12 - Management and Funding for Independent artists with Paul Bonham
Paul Bonham leads the Accelerator program for Music Managers, a joint initiative between the MMF (Music Managers Forum), Arts Council and YouTube. Pr...
S3, EP 11 - Publishing for Independent Artists with Lara Baker from Songtrust
Publishing can be confusing for independent artists or perhaps you feel it's only relevant for signed artists. However, a publishing administrator su...
S3, EP 10 - Levelling up with Bianca Rose
We always seek to give you real and honest stories and experiences from Independent artists that will hopefully in turn help you with your journey. T...
S3, EP 9 - Adjusting expectations and adapting plans in a pandemic with Tina Boonstra
Some artists have found themselves to be super productive and inspired over the last year in the pandemic and that's great. However, others have had...
S3, EP 8 - Learning from mistakes and building a team with Marie Bashiru
They say overnight successes take years to create and Marie Bashiru seemed to burst on to the scene last year despite having been creating music for m...
S3, EP7 - Upskilling and being a self-taught artist with Jennifer Kamikazi
Rwandan singer, songwriter, Jennifer Kamikazi has an amazing story of not being aware of her talents and discovering one day that she could sing! She...
S3, E6 - Creating your own opportunities with Rebekah Fitch
We are big fans of Rebekah Fitch. Rebekah is an amazing, talented, alternative-pop artist from Belfast who has carved an incredible path for herself...
S3, E5 - Longevity and Live-streaming with Mide
This week we chat to singer songwriter, Mide, whose name and voice might be familiar to you if you're watching this season to The Voice UK where is cu...
S3, EP 4 - Being signed, mental health and redefining success with Nick Brewer
This week we chat to talented, UK Rapper Nick Brewer. In many ways Nick had the coveted dream that many artists imagine; being plucked from obscurity...
S3, EP 3 - Pivoting your career with Kat Deal
This week we begin to get into our new series bringing you artist's stories and journey's that offer valuable insight and wisdom. Today we speak to t...
S3, EP2 - Being an Artist and a Parent: The Mum Chat
Last week we heard from the Dads so this week it's the Mum's turn. Being a parent is tough, trying to pursue a career as an artist as a parent is sup...
S3, EP1 - Being an Artist and a Parent: The Dad Chat
Welcome to Series 3 of the I Am Independent Podcast. This series we are hearing a variety of artist's stories on a whole host of amazing topics. We...
The I Am Independent Podcast - Series 2 - Episode 20 - Live Streaming fro Independent Artists
Live streaming is not a new phenomena but it has become more significant due to global events that have made live performances at venues with an audie...
The I Am Independent Podcast - Series 2 - Episode 19 - A discussion Daniel Eck's (Spotify CEO) recent comments
Many of you will have read or heard about the recent comments made by Daniel Eck, CEO of Spotify, regarding artists and their output and productivity....
The I Am Independent Podcast- Series 2 - Episode 18 - Developing your Sound
Today on the podcast we return to a basic but necessary element of being an artist - Developing your sound. It can be quite a journey to really land...
The I Am Independent Podcast- Series 2 - Episode 17 -5 Habits of highly successful Independent artists
There are just some things that you can't avoid as an Independent Artist, in fact they are essential if you want to succeed. In this week's episode w...
The I Am Independent Podcast - Series 2 - Episode 16 - Optimising your Spotify profile
Spotify is such a key tool for Independent artists today that we can't not engage with it. But are you using it to your best advantage? In this week...
The I Am Independent Podcast - Series 2 - Episode 15 - Jake Isaac - Part 2
In this second part of our interview with singer, songwriter Jake Isaac, we hear about planning your releases strategically, leaning into vulnerabilit...
The I Am Independent Podcast - Series 2 - Episode 14 - Jake Isaac - Part 1
We've always said we learn the most from artists who have gone before and who are brave enough to share with us a transparent account of their experie...
The I Am Independent Podcast - Series 2 - Episode 13 - Making a great music video as an Independent Artist
Visuals and music videos are an integral part of marketing for any Independent Artist. Whereas they used to be a luxury, these days we'd say they are...
The I Am Independent Podcast - Series 2 - Episode 12 - Responding to Racism and the Black Lives Matter movement as an artist
As two women of colour who run I Am Independent we have felt the pain and also the hopefulness of recent events both personally and collectively. We...
The I Am Independent Podcast - Series 2 - Episode 11 - Getting Radio Play
Getting radio play may not be the 'Holy Grail' it used to be but it is still an important part in progressing your career as an Independent artist and...
The I Am Independent Podcast - Series 2 - Episode 10 - Joshua Luke Smith
We love sharing Independent Artist's journeys with you. We think it's one of the most powerful and useful ways to learn, be inspired, be encouraged an...
The I Am Independent Podcast - Series 2 - Episode 9 - 5 Ways to Collaborate
To complete our '5 Ways' series we finish with 5 ways to collaborate. Collaboration has so many benefits. The journey of the independent artist can b...
The I Am Independent Podcast - Series 2 - Episode 8 - 5 Things to do in Lockdown
For some artists lockdown has been a frustrating and worrying time where its been difficult to know what to do and what to prioritise. For others it'...