GatefoldedTips, guides, and updates for independent musicians building a music page that works.
Spotify doesn't pay a fixed per-stream rate. For most independent artists, the real economics of streaming are worse than the headline numbers suggest. Here's what it actually costs to participate.
8 min readIf you're an independent artist paying for Disco.ac, you might be overpaying for sync pitching tools you'll never use. Here's how Gatefolded compares at a fraction of the cost.
6 min readMost artists treat their link-in-bio like a directory. Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, a merch link. It works, but it's a missed opportunity. Here's how to make it do more.
4 min readAn honest comparison of every link-in-bio and smart link tool for musicians in 2026. Linktree, Linkfire, Feature.fm, Songbox, and more, with real pros and cons.
8 min readLinktree works for influencers. For musicians, it's a list of buttons where a listening experience should be. Here's what a music-first link-in-bio looks like.
5 min readYou made one song. Now you need Dropbox, SoundCloud, WeTransfer, and Linktree to share it. There's a simpler way to handle private and public music sharing.
5 min readLinktree sends fans away. A better link-in-bio captures something—an email, a listen, a real connection. Why ownership of your audience matters more than streaming numbers.
6 min readCreate professional social media graphics for your music releases in seconds. Choose templates, add streaming links, and export shareable promo cards for Instagram, TikTok, and more.
5 min readA side-by-side comparison of four tools musicians use to share music. See which one actually works for demos, private sharing, and public music pages.
7 min readWhat an EPK needs, common mistakes to avoid, and modern approaches to sharing your music with bookers and press. A practical guide for independent musicians.
6 min readSoundCloud is built for public discovery. Using it for private sharing is a workaround, not a feature. Compare SoundCloud private tracks to purpose-built private sharing tools.
5 min readA practical guide for indie artists doing their own PR. Build a press list, write effective pitch emails, time your outreach, and make it easy for writers to cover your music.
6 min readA practical guide to giving vinyl buyers and merch customers exclusive digital content—bonus tracks, demos, alternate mixes—without complicated delivery or extra shipping costs.
6 min readA detailed comparison of Gatefolded and Feature.fm for musicians. See why paying $49/year beats $120-300/year when you need to host music, not just link to it.
6 min readAn honest comparison of Gatefolded and Linktree for musicians. See which link-in-bio tool is best for sharing music, protecting demos, and building your artist presence.
5 min readLearn how to pitch your music to Spotify playlist curators effectively. Tips for finding curators, crafting pitches, and sharing music professionally.
6 min readA step-by-step guide to submitting demos to record labels professionally. Learn what A&Rs actually look for and how to stand out from hundreds of daily submissions.
7 min readA practical guide to sharing demos, advance copies, and works-in-progress with labels, press, and collaborators while keeping your music secure.
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