From Bedroom Lo-Fi to Full-Time Music Career | The Indie Build Ep. 4

Video by L.Dre via YouTube
From Bedroom Lo-Fi to Full-Time Music Career | The Indie Build Ep. 4

On Episode 4 of The Indie Build we have Jake Fine — a guitarist, producer, and songwriter out of LA who built two lo-fi projects into a catalog of over 230 songs and has been fully self-sustaining off music for six years. We get into the money, the publishing, and how he built a system that keeps paying long after the work is done.

🔗 KOSIGN — Collect Your Publishing Globally:

🎤 Jake Fine — https://www.instagram.com/jakefinemusic/

🎥 LEARN MORE ABOUT PUBLISHING: https://youtu.be/9i1F_TLUC_M

A Creative Room Production

Host: L.Dre
Executive Producer: KOSIGN
Directed & Produced by: Adil Chamakh
Director of Photography: Taylor Frontier
Camera Operator: Michael Maliwanag
1st Assistant Camera: Adam Lee
Sound: George Wymenga
Hair & Makeup: Danielle Roque
Color & Editing: Matthew Martinez
Production Assistant: Marina Hojman

CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:06 How Did Money Play a Role Early On?
2:47 Dealing With the Inconsistency
4:01 The Artist vs. Business Spectrum
5:41 When Did Publishing Enter Your World?
7:42 Handling Splits in Sessions
11:13 What Led You to KOSIGN?
12:41 The Russ Story — Publishing From a TikTok Post
13:40 What Would You Tell Your Younger Self?
14:55 Outro

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Steal this shoegaze guitar trick.

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Steal this shoegaze guitar trick.

Want a secret for perfect shoegaze guitars?

Use a quarter note tape delay to help your lead parts blend seamlessly. Sending multiple tracks to the same delay bus allows them to dance around each other for a lush, ethereal sound.

Any other tricks to get that signature shoegaze sound?

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How I Made An Upbeat Zara Larsson Style Music Production

Video by Joe Gautrey Music via YouTube
How I Made An Upbeat Zara Larsson Style Music Production

Plugins In Video:
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Ozone 12: https://nativeinstruments.sjv.io/OYKMZA
Prime Bass: https://nativeinstruments.sjv.io/2R5veD

Enjoy this breakdown of how to make a summer x upbeat pop beat in the style of Zara Larsson

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Hit songs aren’t magic 👀🎶 #songwriting #MusicTips #TaylorSwift #Drake #indieartist

Video by Groover via YouTube
Hit songs aren’t magic 👀🎶 #songwriting  #MusicTips #TaylorSwift #Drake #indieartist

Hit songs aren’t magic 👀🎶

The best artists know how to turn real emotions into something people can sing back instantly ✨

Start with ONE feeling.
Add details that make it real 🖤
Keep the hook simple + memorable 🎤
And don’t overcomplicate the production 🎛️

People remember songs that make them feel something 💫

#Songwriting #MusicTips #TaylorSwift #Drake #IndieArtist

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A Crash Course In Live Show Advertising

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A Crash Course In Live Show Advertising

SHOWNOTES: https://indepreneur.io/episode428

Selling out shows isn’t just about your music – it’s about knowing how to get fans in the door!

In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa break down the nuts and bolts of live show advertising in 2026 from campaign structure to content creation and beyond! Learn about the current best practices from our agency and tech tricks that help artists fill venues, from pixel tracking in ticket sales to making your ad campaigns hit with better creative choices!

If you’re ready to up your tour marketing game and maximize ticket sales, this episode is packed with tactical insights that artists and bands at all levels need!

DISCOVER:
Why Control Over Ticketing Data Is Crucial For Your Tours
How To Use Bridge Pages For Better Tracking And Traffic Quality
What Creative Content Drives Fans To Your Shows
Why Event Response Campaigns Still Boost Ticket Sales
How To Maximize Your Warm Audiences For Tour Marketing
How To Track Sales Without Direct Access To Ticketing Platforms
What Makes Live Show Advertising Different From Selling Merch Online

RESOURCES:
Learn The Top Music Marketing Strategies Inside IndiePRO
Join Us In The Indepreneur Discord Server!
Looking to expand your team or need marketing help? Apply to work with IndieX!

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Akademiks EXPOSED For Being A Label Puppet??

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Akademiks EXPOSED For Being A Label Puppet??

Ragebaiting people for attention is an art form.. not many can achieve it.. unless your name is DJ Akademiks.. then it’s just a tuesday

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Most artists focus on the wrong things.

They think success comes from dropping music and going viral…

But the artists who actually win are building systems.

On this channel, we break down:

• Worldbuilding & artist identity
• Marketing & content strategy
• How artists actually grow and monetize

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Get exclusive breakdowns, deeper strategy, and behind-the-scenes content:

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We’re casting artists & creators for The Divide and future NLN series.

➤ Apply here
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📌 About No Labels Necessary

No Labels Necessary is a media platform and network for independent artist education & entertainment.

We create shows, interviews, and breakdowns that help artists understand how to build real careers in today’s music industry.

#NoLabelsNecessary #indieartist #musicmarketing

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How I Got on Spotify Editorial Playlists (Using This Tool)

Video by Adrian Barrin – Music & Event Marketing via YouTube
How I Got on Spotify Editorial Playlists (Using This Tool)

🔗 Try PlaylistSupply here: http://playlistsupply.com/adrianbarrin

I’ve been featured on Electronic Rising twice and landed songs on Spotify’s editorial playlists in the last six months!

This video reveals the exact tool I used for effective spotify promotion and to get placements on both editorial and spotify algorithmic playlist. Discover how to get more streams on spotify by understanding the spotify algorithm and leveraging the right strategies for your music.

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Want me to do your marketing and run your ads? Click here:
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