independent music Archives

How to Turn Local Shows into Regional Demand (Independent Artist Growth Strategy)

Bryant LloydMarch 6, 2026March 6, 20260

For independent artists, local shows are often the first step toward building a real career in music. But performing regularly…

Bryant LloydMarch 5, 2026March 5, 20262

For independent musicians, touring remains one of the most reliable means of generating meaningful income. While streaming platforms have expanded…

Bryant LloydJanuary 16, 2026February 17, 202612

Most independent artists ask the same question: “How do I get fans without a label?” The problem is not that…

Bryant LloydJanuary 20, 2023January 20, 20230

We pulled up to the illustrious NC A&T campus to tap in with artists Kashaveli and Brandez during the video…

Bryant LloydApril 4, 2022April 4, 20220

Its been three years since the last real (in-person) SXSW thanks to the pandemic. As expected, the turnout wasn’t as…

Bryant LloydMarch 18, 2022April 4, 20220

DJ Swale aka Carolina’s best-kept secret, has been one of the hardest working and most creative industry professionals in the…

Bryant LloydJanuary 17, 2022April 4, 20221

Saturday, January 15th in Greensboro North Carolina, Chophouze Studios, one of the premier studios in the Carolinas, hosted the KINGVMA…

Bryant LloydJuly 28, 2020July 28, 20200

As social norms continue to adjust because of the pandemic, independent artists are still going strong looking for opportunities to…