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Collaborations and Repost Networks: Growing Together as Independent Artists
Collaborations, remix swaps and repost groups help independent artists reach new fans. Learn how to set them up fairly and use gates to grow both audiences.
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Practical playbooks to grow your audience: SoundCloud, email lists, tracking pixels, short video, collaborations and the fan funnel.
7 growth articles
GrowthHow to Promote Your Free Download on Instagram and TikTok
A practical playbook to promote your free download on Instagram and TikTok: teaser videos, Stories, link stickers, bio links, collaborations and timing.
Growth10 Ways to Promote Your Free Download (and Get More Unlocks)
Your gate is live — now what? Ten practical ways to promote a free download on SoundCloud, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, email and beyond.
GrowthTracking Pixels for Musicians: Meta, TikTok and Google on Your Gates and Fanlinks
What is a tracking pixel and why should musicians use one? Learn how to add Meta, TikTok and Google pixels to your gates and fanlinks for smarter music ads.
GrowthFrom Listener to Superfan: How to Build a Fan Funnel as an Independent Artist
Streams aren’t fans. Learn the fan funnel every independent artist can build — discovery, follow, email, support — and the free tools to run it.
GrowthEmail Capture for Artists: How to Build a Mailing List You Actually Own
Social platforms rent you an audience. Email lets you own it. Learn how to collect fan emails with download gates and what to send once you have them.
GrowthHow to Grow Your SoundCloud Following in 2026 (Without Fake Plays)
Practical, honest ways to grow your SoundCloud following in 2026: free downloads, reposts, collaborations, consistency and community — no bots.