Find and Book Independent Artists: A Guide for Venues, Promoters and Fans
Browse independent artists by genre and state, hear their music, see upcoming shows and contact them, all from one press kit page each.
Artist Guides
Plain-English guides for independent artists: how to build an EPK, write a bio, take press photos, get booked, promote a show and grow a fan list.
Record at Dream Big Studios? Your Artist Page Is Free
Record, mix or master at Dream Big Studios in Central Texas and your Dream Big Artists page is free. Here is what you get and how to claim it.
How to Build an Email List as an Independent Artist
An email list lets you reach fans without depending on an app. Learn why it matters, how to start, what to send and how often to send it.
Introducing Dream Big Artists: A Home for Independent Artists
Dream Big Artists gives independent artists a professional press kit, a link-in-bio page and a fan list, with every page reviewed by a person before it goes live.
How to Get Booked: A Booking Email Template That Gets Replies
A short booking email with one link gets more replies than a long one with attachments. Use this template and checklist to contact venues and promoters.
How to Promote Your Show: A 4-Week Checklist
A week-by-week plan to promote a live show: when to announce it, what to post, how to use your email list and how to follow up after.
Press Photos for Musicians: What Venues and Blogs Want
Good press photos are bright, sharp and high-resolution. Here is what to shoot, what file sizes to use and how to make them easy to download.
How to Write an Artist Bio, With a Fill-In Template
A good artist bio is short, specific and written in the third person. Use this template to write a short bio and a longer one in under an hour.
EPK vs. Link-in-Bio Page: Which Does an Artist Need?
EPKs are for bookers and press; link-in-bio pages are for fans. Here is how they differ, when to use each and how to get both from one account.
How to Build an EPK: A 10-Point Checklist
A step-by-step checklist for building an electronic press kit that gets replies: music, bio, photos, videos, links and contacts, in the right order.