Mackenzie Leighton

Los Angeles is full of stages, but getting booked on one is hard when nobody knows your name yet. A music open mic is the easiest way in: no audition, …

Berlin has open stages on most nights of the week, from tiny Kreuzberg bars to jazz clubs in Mitte. An open mic is the easiest way to get on one …

The Internet has made the world a very small place. Even if you compose your next EP in your bedroom or record your songs in a friend’s garage, your music …

It can be a lot of work to book your own gigs. Contacting the right people takes time, and New York City venues can be booked for months in advance. …

On the Groover web platform, artists to promote their music, conquer new audiences and meet potential future partners who can connect them with the best blogs, radios, and music pros …

A&Rs, otherwise known as the artists and repertoire department of a record label, are usually seen as both the tastemakers and gatekeepers of the music business. They are in charge …

As an independent artist, a well-timed release has the potential to greatly impact your music career. Good timing can be the difference between a song that takes off right away …

Being an independent artist and promoting your music independently online can feel like quite the challenge. In order to avoid using expensive agencies or an equally unaffordable freelancer, we’ve decided …

Have an upcoming release date? For independent artists, a song placement in Spotify playlists can greatly increase exposure. With the rise of music streaming services, getting your music included in …

To book a gig you need an audience, but to get an audience, you need a gig! You have to start somewhere, and often young artists or bands find themselves …