Indianapolis artist Skiter Weez joins me for a new episode of Unkut Conversations on Violator Radio Unkut to talk about his journey from promoting shows to stepping behind the mic and building his own career as an independent artist.

Skiter Weez has only been making music since around 2020, but his connection to music goes back much further. In our conversation, we get into how seeing the reaction artists received from a crowd while he was promoting events eventually made him want to experience that energy for himself.

We also break down his new single “Get It In” featuring Zayski Alize. Skiter explains the meaning behind the record, why he wanted to create something more universal and female friendly, and how he approaches making music that can connect in the club while still having a lane at radio.

From there, we get into the bigger picture of being an independent artist in 2026.

Skiter talks about the Indianapolis hip hop scene, the challenges artists face when there are more artists and DJs than stages and opportunities, and why getting in front of real crowds continues to be important to his development.

One of the biggest conversations in this interview is the debate around paying to perform.

A lot of independent artists immediately reject showcases and pay to play opportunities, but Skiter has a different perspective. He talks about performing on different showcases and tours, why he looks at some of those opportunities as an investment in gaining experience and reaching new audiences, and how he determines whether putting money into his career makes sense for him.

We also talk about something artists sometimes overlook: EVERYTHING costs.

The song costs money.

The video costs money.

The content costs money.

Promotion costs money.

Performing and traveling cost money.

And even when you're not directly handing somebody cash, the time and resources required to consistently build your brand still have value.

That leads us into a conversation about open mics, showcases and even karaoke nights as opportunities for developing artists to get stage experience, learn how to control a crowd and potentially leave with new fans.

Skiter also talks about his plans beyond being an artist. His long term vision includes eventually moving behind the scenes, building something of his own and using what he learns during his career to help create opportunities for somebody else.

We also get into his upcoming EP, performing around Indianapolis, collaborating with Zaeskee Alazae, his goals heading into 2027, Indiana Records, his merchandise and why he views the entire journey as a marathon instead of something that happens overnight.

If you're an independent artist trying to figure out radio, showcases, live performances, networking, promotion and what it actually takes to build momentum, there's a lot to pull from this conversation.

Watch the full Skiter Weez interview and tap in with “Get It In” featuring Zaeskee Alazae, available now.

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