In this value-packed episode of Sound Connections, host Jakob Wredstrøm sits down with Jesse Flores, Head of Artist and Label Partnerships at Intercept Music, to explore what it really takes to succeed as an independent artist today.

If you're producing your own music, wondering how to grow a fanbase, or struggling to market your releases, this is your blueprint. From choosing the right music distributor to understanding how paid ads, DSPs, and Spotify algorithms actually work, Jesse shares hard-earned insights that empower indie artists to take control of their careers.

We cover:

How to choose the right distributor
Why creative control matters
What $1,000 can do for your music
Smart ways to grow without a label
What makes indie artists succeed today

Whether you're a bedroom producer, emerging artist, or music entrepreneur, this episode will change how you think about launching and scaling your music in today’s digital landscape.

Follow us NOW and learn tips on how to take ownership – creatively, financially, and strategically.

#139: EXPERT: Independent Music Success: Distribution, Marketing & Ownership: JESSE FLORES