Photo Credit: Alex Morua Releasing music independently is easier than ever, but building a sustainable career remains difficult. Ditto Music’s Independent Music Report 2026, an annual survey with over 5,000 independent artists, recently revealed that 74% of independent artists earned less than $1,000 from their music last year. Today, artists must act as their own producers, publicists, and managers, often earning very little despite streaming success. The Problem With Simply Releasing Music Digital platforms promised artists freedom, but global distribution […]

