#160 | How Dax Turned Himself Into An Indie Music Superstar (INTERVIEW) Ft. @Thatsdax

Dax, who found his passion for writing while on a bus with his basketball team, transitioned into music, gaining recognition with his mixtape "2pac Reincarnation Vol 2: As Told By Dax" in 2017. He continued to release music, with notable singles like "Cash Me Outside" and "Dear God". Dax's career further expanded with the release of his debut studio album "Pain Paints Paintings" in October 2021, followed by successful singles like "Dear Alcohol" and a collaboration with Elle King. With his success, he was able to build 2.3 million Instagram followers, 6.34 million YouTube subscribers, and 3.4 million monthly listeners on Spotify, Dax has established himself as an indie music superstar. Join ForeverFan Today and Use Promo Code: NOLABELS02👇🏽 http://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?ref=NoLabels Want to grow your music career? Join our community👇🏽 http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/pod?el=ytpod160 Follow Dax on Socials: https://www.instagram.com/thatsdax/?hl=en Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 00:02:01 - Setting Goals as an Indie Artist 00:05:39 - Viral Poetry and Indie Music Journey 00:12:59 - The Power of Asking 00:21:00 - The Struggle of a Small Town Artist 00:22:48 - The Unplanned Release of "Dear Alcohol" 00:26:31 - The Power of Songwriting 00:31:45 - How to Embrace Artist Failure 00:43:31 - Understanding Human Psychology in Music Creation 00:49:13 - Open Verse Challenges 00:51:00 - Creating Songs with Longevity 00:53:02 - Staying disciplined and focused in the industry 00:54:57 - Creating Yourself through Direction Want to see some of the artists/labels we've helped? Visit https://www.contrabrand.agency This channel is run by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. No Labels Necessary is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing. #NoLabelsNecessary #indieartist #musicmarketing