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5 Merch Offerings That Sell

Master your merchandise. Single Music powers the data behind some of the largest artist shops in the world. But we also noticed a problem - most successful artists had tools that indies simply did...

Music5 Ways to Market Your Next Release

5 Ways to Market Your Next Release

Connect with fans & get your music heard Daniel Ek, founder of Spotify, said this week that “close to 40,000” tracks are now being uploaded to the Spotify platform daily. That’s almost 15 milli...

Music3 Ways Single Music Can Work for You

3 Ways Single Music Can Work for You

Our Tools, Your Store Here at Single, we often find ourselves focusing on the biggest questions. How can we build the best tools for independent artists? How can we empower artists to take control...

MusicThe 100% Myth

The 100% Myth

Ownership & Royalties in 2019 You're a budding independent musician. Not only have you focused on your craft, but you've built a business around it. You are a master of your artistry, from cre...

MusicDIY Crowdfunding for Musicians

DIY Crowdfunding for Musicians

Crowdfunding platforms proudly define themselves as “direct-to-consumer” But they aren’t. Not anymore. Platforms like PledgeMusic presented a fresh alternative to the traditional label funding mod...

MusicThe Musician's Automated Store Part 2: Print-On-Demand

The Musician's Automated Store Part 2: Print-On-Demand

Staying Lean Through Print-on-Demand If you are an independent artist, you’re also an entrepreneur. Whether your goal is to make just enough from your music to keep creating, or if artistry is you...

MusicThe Musician's Automated Store Part 1: Third Party Fulfillment

The Musician's Automated Store Part 1: Third Party Fulfillment

Outsource order fulfillment and headache, spend time making music This is the year of the independent artist. Avoiding a record deal means creating your own path, but there’s still no tried and tr...