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5 Reasons Why Indie Artists Should Invest In Their Own Music Blog

December 15, 2020January 15, 2021 by PATMAN

It’s time to end the “starving indie artist” tag and be serious with our hustle as indie artists. Enough with the nonsense that if you’re an independent artist not signed to some famous major music label, you’re probably going to be broke. One of the many reasons for this prevailing…

4 Reasons Why Creatives Need To Stop With The “Starving Artist” Crap

June 7, 2019July 11, 2024 by PATMAN

The Underlying “Fear Complex” That Deters Creatives Let’s ask ourselves: should we describe creativity as a vehicle for commerce or something entirely divorced from reaching the marketplace? Is the concept of art for art’s sake an exercise in futility or a noble pursuit? The whole thing looks complicated at some…

Willfully Deciding to Be a Starving Artist is Really Stupid

June 27, 2017October 23, 2019 by PATMAN

Having a skill or hobby through which you can make money can bring independence and a financial flow that comes directly into your hands. Say enough with being a starving artist while being your own boss as you showcase your craft can come with many collateral effects. But the truth…

3 Reasons Artists Should Never Be Starving

November 9, 2015October 23, 2019 by PATMAN

“Starving artist”. We’ve all heard that term before. Maybe you heard it from your parents when you told them you wanted to drop out of school and join a band. The term comes from the fact that many artists work hard to put out work that they have literally put…

Artists Need To Stop Doing Free Work. Just Say NO!

October 31, 2014October 23, 2019 by PATMAN

No matter what you’re doing today, you have to get paid for your work. Artists especially need to look at this closely, as it can mean the difference between paying rent and living on the streets. There’s no fun in being broke and famous, is there? This is not the…