Violet Recording Editorial Team

Learn how to market music on social media as an independent artist: pick platforms, plan content, grow real fans, and turn followers into streams…

Streaming royalties explained for independent artists: how Spotify and Apple Music pay, who gets a cut, and how to collect every penny you’re owed…

Learn how to register with a PRO like ASCAP or BMI to collect performance royalties, plus which one to pick, what it costs, and…

Music publishing for beginners explained simply: what songwriting royalties are, how PROs and publishers work, and the steps to collect what you’re owed.

Learn how to copyright your music the right way: what protection you get for free, when to register, how to file, and how to…

LANDR vs DistroKid compared for indie artists: distribution reach, mastering, royalties, pricing models and which service fits your release strategy best.

TuneCore vs CD Baby compared for indie artists: pricing models, royalties, publishing, physical distribution and payouts to help you pick the right one.

Digital music distribution explained for indie artists: how songs reach Spotify and Apple Music, what distributors do, costs, royalties and how to pick one.

Do you need a music distributor to get on Spotify and Apple Music? Here’s who actually needs one, who can skip it, and how…