If You’re Not Supporting Other Artists, Don’t Expect Support Back 💭

Listen, one thing I’ve noticed in the underground scene, especially among newer artists, is this mindset of “I gotta focus on me” without giving the same energy back to others. Real talk: you can’t expect people to show up for you if you’re not showing up for them.

You want your set packed? Go pack someone else’s. 📍

There’s nothing worse than performing at a show where the other artists are only in the building for their set and then dip. No, stay. Watch. Clap. Show love. You don’t have to fake it—if the music’s good, let 'em know. Be present. It means more than you think.

Community > Competition. 🫂

We’re all trying to build something. And the truth is, the people in the crowd now might be the people next to you on a lineup later, or even potential collaborators. Stop seeing everyone as a competition. That mentality holds you back.

Show love outside the show. 📲

It’s not just about being in the room. Share their posts. Tag them. Repost flyers. Comment a “🔥” under their post. That small gesture goes so far. And guess what? When it’s your turn to drop, people remember who was showing love consistently.

Be real about your intentions. 🧠

Are you only networking when you have something to promote? Are you DMing artists to collaborate but never liking a single thing they post otherwise? Energy doesn’t lie. People see that. The more genuine you are, the more it comes back.

Stop gatekeeping your energy. Let it flow. 🌀

When you pour into your scene, your scene pours back into you. That’s how movements happen. That’s how real fanbases form. Not just by spamming your link, but by being a part of something bigger than just you.

So next time you're thinking “Why doesn’t anyone support me?”—ask yourself:
👉🏽 Who have you supported lately?

Let’s build a scene where it’s normal to pull up on each other, share wins, and help each other grow. Because when one of us wins, we all do.
We’re not just about music—we’re about community. 🖤

-Snxwdxll