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Indie Folk Singer Survival Guide

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Ok, let's face it. It's not easy to be an unsigned or indie folk singer. But we're living in the digital era and there are thousands of people searching for new music. Let's share tips and experiences on how to get heard. Indie folk singers: UNITE!

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Latest Activity: Dec 12, 2011

FIRST (AND OBVIOUS) TIP

START RECORDING YOUR SONGS. it doesn't matter how good you are: if you don't have songs to show people, they won't pay attention to you. even if you're astonishingly beautiful and have photos that are breathtaking: GO RECORD your songs! or take your chance at a modeling career.

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