This week at Indiehitmaker we are highlighting our artists that sit at the top of the Billboard charts. From jazz guitar to comedy to horror-movie-inspired synthwave, IHM partners with a vast and diverse roster of artists that are making it count on their own terms and in full control of their careers. Join their ranks here.
An accomplished blues guitarist whose career began almost 30 years ago, Chris Standring continues an illustrious career with his eleventh solo studio album. This week, Sunlight smashes onto the Billboard charts, debuting at #1 on the Contemporary Jazz Albums chart and #7 on the Jazz Albums chart. You can check out Chris’ website and hear Sunlight here.
Proving that Indiehitmaker isn’t just for musical artists, Dave Weasel’s freshman album of crank calls enjoys its 4th(“undeserved,” in his words) week at the top of the Billboard Comedy Albums chart. Dave Weasel is comedian, writer, and musician, who specializes in news/political satire. You can check out his twitter here and hear I’m 30 here.
The “Satanic Lord of Slasherwave” joins forces with IHM for his latest release. Possessor follows in the footsteps of his previous critically acclaimed and cult-favorited offerings of energetic and cinematic synthwave. GosT stands out from his peers by pushing the synthwave genre in the direction of bombastic dance music while still remaining dynamic and deep. Learn more about GosT at his facebook.
Chris Standring debuts at #1 on his first week of release by reporting online & live show sales as a Dropkick CD artist.
Indiehitmaker is not just for music artists! Dave Weasel stays at the #1 spot on the Billboard Comedy Albums chart, as well as a spot on the Heatseeker Albums and Heatseekers West North Central by reporting online sales of his latest stand up comedy album as a Dropkick Artist.
Arielle stays on the Americana/Folk Album Sales chart and renters the Heatseekers West North Central chart in her 7th week on the Billboard charts by reporting her sales as a Dropkick Artist.
My Silent Bravery’s newest single stays high on the Rock Digital Songs chart and the Hot Rock Songs chart by reporting direct-to-fan digital sales online as a Dropkick Smart artist.
Kris Jones debuts on five charts his first week of release by reporting online & live show sales as a Dropkick CD artist.
Emcee N.I.C.E debuts high on the Soundscan Top 100 Singles chart and at #3 on the Billboard Gospel Digital Song Sales chart with his new release by reporting online and mail order sales as a Dropkick Artist.
Stan Medley debuts with the #1 spot on the Billboard Jazz Digital Song Sales chart by reporting online and presales as a Dropkick Smart artist.