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Can You Build a Creative Career Without Waiting for the Industry?

Half of Spotify's royalties now come from independent artists and labels. What independent actually means, and what it costs.

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What Does It Actually Cost to Be an Independent Artist in Toronto in 2026?

The prices that are printed, the prices nobody prints, and the grant that only pays you back after you've already spent $6,667.

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