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How to: Apply for Artist Funding

This is a guest post by cultural entrepreneur Julia Gröschel. She has already supported artists in securing €236,018.30 in funding for 18 artists and shares practical tips here for your application to Initiative Musik. Initiative Musik Application: How to Start Without Application Frustration If you’ve ever stumbled upon the Initiative Musik website and thought: “Wow […]

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Qobuz in Conversation: Fair Pay, Hi-Res, and Curated Visibility for Indie Artists

Not all streaming is created equal. Between algorithmic recommendation engines, mass consumption, and background noise, many artists are increasingly looking for platforms that treat music as art again – and compensate it accordingly. For years, Qobuz has positioned itself as a Hi-Res streaming service with editorial curation and a paying community. recordJet has been supplying […]

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A music publisher for you? The ultimate guide for DIY artists

If you want to be successful as an independent artist today, good sound alone isn’t enough. You don’t just have to write and produce your music; you also need to understand how rights, income, and partners work in the music industry. One question keeps coming up: Do I need a music publisher? To clear things […]

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recordJet goes Reeperbahn Festival 2025

The Reeperbahn Festival (September 17–20, 2025) in Hamburg is one of the largest and most important events in the international music scene. This is where the industry meets, where acts from all over the world play – and of course, many recordJet artists will be live on stage again this year. We’re bringing you the […]

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The biggest recordJet Artist successes in 2025

Even though we have already arrived in 2026, we would like to take a moment to look back. Because 2025 was a very special year for many of our artists – full of milestones, chart placements, awards and joint successes. As an independent music distributor, it is particularly important to us to support artists in […]

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Our Artist of the Month for March: Fiona Fiasco

Sometimes an artist comes along whose music isn’t just something you hear — it’s something you see. Fiona Fiasco is exactly that kind of artist. With her debut EP Blue Rider, Blue Faced, she opens the door to a world that feels both ancient and modern at the same time. Rooted in the Swiss Alps, […]

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Your Release Is Out — Now What?

Your song is out. The first streaming numbers are coming in. Maybe a few comments too. And then comes that one question almost every DIY artist knows: “Now what?” After weeks (or months) of planning, uploading, designing cover art, pitching, and stressing over details, release day is suddenly over. The adrenaline drops. And what’s left? […]

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Our Artist of the Month for February: Sobi

In a world that can so easily become too loud, too much, and overwhelming, we sometimes long for music that creates closeness. Songs that feel like a quiet hug in the rain or a late-night kitchen conversation by flickering candlelight. This is exactly the kind of intimacy captured by our recordJet Artist of the Month […]

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Designing Album Covers: Tips, Impact & Practical Tools

Cover art is more than packaging. In a feed full of new releases, your artwork decides within seconds whether someone stops scrolling — or moves on. This article explains why cover art directly influences attention and streams, what makes a strong artwork, and which tools can help you bring your ideas to life. Cover Art […]