Platform & Tools Directory
Information about tech tools for artists
6 articles
- Email Marketing Platforms for Artists: Build Owned AudiencesCompare Mailchimp, ConvertKit, Klaviyo and Substack for artists, plus the capture gap every email platform leaves and how to close it.
- Smart Links for Music: How to Choose One in 2026What a smart link actually has to do for a release: route, capture, track and stay on your own domain. How to judge any option on those four jobs in…
- Fan CRM for Musicians: How to Choose a Stack in 2026Compare the four jobs a fan CRM does for artists, what to use for each, and how to turn captured fan data into touring and release decisions.
- Deezer, Tidal, and Secondary DSPs: Strategy for ArtistsLearn how to use Deezer, Tidal, Amazon Music, and other secondary DSPs to increase streaming revenue and reach new audiences beyond Spotify and Apple Music.
- Bandcamp and Direct Sales Platforms: How to Sell Music Directly to FansCompare Bandcamp, Shopify, Patreon and Ko-fi for direct music sales, plus how windowed releases work. Fees, pricing, and how to turn buyers into an audience you can reach.
- SoundCloud Strategy for Artists: Grow and Earn in 2026Learn how to use SoundCloud's fan-powered royalties, 100% distribution, and community tools to grow your audience and monetize your music as an independent artist.