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What exactly is German indie pop in 2026? Perhaps it’s long been more than guitars, melancholy, and big-city romance. Perhaps it’s global, multilingual, raw – and above all: open. A band that embodies exactly that is ENGIN from Mannheim, our Artist of the Month for May. Their sound combines indie pop with Anadolu Rock, psychedelica, […]
Success in the music industry isn’t just about songs – it’s about the moment you bring them into the world. About what happens between you and people: on stage, in interviews, in reels, in comments. About your presence. Your language. Your attitude. And about whether you feel confident doing it – or whether you internally […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Our Artist of the Month for April is the incredible Charlotte Colace. And you don’t really have to look far for her in Berlin – you just have to stand in a club where she’s performing. Because Charlotte has that kind of stage presence where it’s immediately clear: this isn’t just “nice,” it’s real. Warm, […]
Success in the music industry often sounds like glitter, charts, and a handful of lucky breaks. In reality, it happens much more quietly: between two messages you don’t dare to send. On nights when you discard the third version of a song—not because it’s bad, but because you’re wavering. In decisions no one sees: Do […]
“In our ‘Future Music’ section, we take a look at trends, developments and forecasts that could shape the music industry of tomorrow—or already are. In this article, we look at the interplay between streaming and familiar formats like CDs or cassettes: “new meets old.”” In short: Streaming remains the most important channel for reach and […]
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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