Guides for indie artists.
Practical, no-fluff guides on making and promoting music videos — costs, formats, AI, and getting your song seen.
AI song to music video: the 2026 guide (Suno, Udio, Riffusion & more)
Made a song with AI and need a video? Which apps let you export your track (and which don't, like Udio) — and how to turn any AI song into a real music video.
How to turn your Suno song into a music video
Suno's Animate loop vs a finished, lip-synced video you own — your options and a step-by-step way to give a Suno track a real video.
How to turn a Riffusion song into a music video
Riffusion lets you export freely — so use it. How to turn a Riffusion track into a finished music video instead of a bouncing waveform.
How to make a music video for TikTok (without a camera)
TikTok wants full-screen vertical video with a hook in the first two seconds. Here's how to make one that looks native to the For You feed — even without a camera.
Spotify Canvas: how to make one for your song
That looping video behind your song in Spotify lifts saves and shares. Here's what it is, the exact specs, and three fast ways to make one.
Lyric video vs music video: which does your song need?
They do different jobs and cost very different amounts. Here's how to choose — plus a modern middle option that gives you both.
How to promote a song release: a 2026 checklist
A practical, mostly-free checklist for your next single — pre-save, teasers, Spotify Canvas, and release-day moves that actually move streams.
How Much Does a Music Video Cost in 2026? An Indie Artist's Guide
From $50,000 label shoots to $39.99 AI music videos, here's what a music video really costs for an independent artist this year — and how to match the spend to the goal.
AI Music Videos for Indie Artists: How They Actually Work
Past the hype, a finished AI music video is the output of a directed pipeline — not a pile of random clips. Here's what you give it, what it does, and what you get back.
16:9 vs 9:16: The Best Aspect Ratio for Your Music Video on Every Platform
One song, a dozen feeds — and they don't all want the same shape. Here's which aspect ratio to use for YouTube, TikTok, Reels, and Shorts, and why you often need both.