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Your 7 steps to the perfect press kit

Most passengers at recordJet are bands and musicians who market themselves and handle everything independently. Most also take care of their own music promo very successfully. A Facebook page, Instagram Reels, or TikTok videos are essential for promo and for representing yourself as an artist, but to professionally present your band or yourself as an […]

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What you should know about GEMA as a musician

Today, let’s talk about the Society for Musical Performing and Mechanical Reproduction Rights. The what? Exactly: GEMA—more long-windedly, Germany’s collecting society for composers, lyricists, and music publishers. There are quite a few important things here that could be relevant to you as an artist. For example: when it’s worth becoming a GEMA member as a […]

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How to: How to get airtime on German-language radio as a newcomer

The music industry follows rules that we as listeners or musicians sometimes don’t understand. Somehow, it seems like only artists get a chance if they either have a big deal or a community so huge that the hype takes care of the rest. But how often does that really happen? In most cases, it’s extremely […]

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Coaching for Musicians: These Experts Support You in Your Musical Journey

Success in the music industry often sounds like talent, timing, and that one moment that changes everything. In reality, it comes about far less spectacularly—and far more consistently: through decisions that feel like work. In weeks where you’re planning releases while also trying to get your life in order. In questions like: What’s my next […]

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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 […]