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Trying to 'make it' as an independent artist today is hard to say the least. It's not just getting out the mic and interface to record your own music, it's navigating yourself through each part of the industry; marketing through social platforms, trying to win a following (or even sometimes buy). I know there are many others alike who understand the struggle and so I want to have a space where we can chat very honestly about how (not) to be an artist!

What are you afraid of? The old rules: Play it safe. Stay in your comfort zone. Find an institution, a job, a set of rules to stick to. Keep your head down. Don’t fly too close to the sun. The new truth: It’s better to be sorry than safe. You need to fly higher than ever. In his bravest and...