Reggae, Activism and Passion: Winning Jah Interview
The motivation to be a music artist can come from a number of sources. Some are inspired by the lifestyles they see on TV, some are pushed into because of raw talent, others...
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Dat’s a NO! :Indie Review
Fresh off his Trust the Process EP Taron Rich releases his new single Dat’s a NO!. An energetic hip-hop track poised to be an anthem for summer 2017. The song captures you with his...
Indie Review: Enter the Dreamland
This weekend I had the opportunity to check out the latest EP for indie pop artist Meresha, Enter the Dreamland. Meresha whom I have had the pleasure of interviewing has been VERY busy. Today...
4 fearless black moguls surging in the music industry
In honor of African American Music Month, Thrive Indie has dedicated the entire month of June to publishing content celebrating black music and its influence on American pop culture today. To kick things off...
The Evolving Role of the artist manager
To those who call themselves a manager, it’s time to step up. The role of the music manager, like the music industry itself, has evolved over the years. In the age of streaming, managers...
How tech continues to shape the world of music
Advancements in tech have a knack for disrupting the music industry. Even in recent history, music has its greatest metamorphosis when fueled by emerging technology. Today all you need is a cell phone and...
What do record labels (actually) do?
One of the reasons I created this website was to help inspire new artists to take charge of their careers and embrace independence. However, I realize that not everyone wants to remain independent forever....
Why Hov really pulled his music
Jay-Z is known as much for his business savvy as his talent behind the mic. Recently, however, his moves in the business world have been more about spite than strategy, or so it seems....
Together + United: Indie Review
Meresha has released a video for her hypnotizing single Together. Her soulful vocals coupled with the energizing electronic instrumental creates an entrancing sound that just simply cannot be ignored. The video itself is...
Heart art: An artists interpretation of what it is to create and write music
Music is powerful. It is the melodic therapy of calculative instruments and appropriate words that give music its potent powers. As a child, my mother and others would get so vexed with me...
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