There is a disturbing trend I am seeing on YouTube and TikTok where the majority of music...
Music Promotion
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Are Music NFTs Dead?
To a casual observer, all of the news stories about crypto and NFTs recently would lead you to...
Vault.fan – Simplifying NFTs for Music Superfans
NFTs! Web3! Blockchain! You’ve heard about them, your fans are into it, but you have been stuck in...
I’m the Head of a Major Media Company: This is How I Manage My Side-Hustle
I first started working with Trevor Christensen — better known as DJ/producer Said The Sky — in 2014, when I was a college student at the University of North Florida. Back then, I had been working...
How to Make a Professional EPK for Musicians
[Ed. note -- this guest article was penned by our friends at Bandzoogle] So, you’re making your first musician website. Or you’re trying to, and you’ve stumbled on the words EPK along the way. You...
TikTok for Music Makers: Part 2 of 2
In a previous article we went through some strategies and tips on how to blow up your music on TikTok. Well, if you have music to promote, I am assuming you are a music maker, so here are some tips...
How to Play the Streaming Game in 2021
A little inside info for my music makers. I often get asked, “What exactly do I have to do to become successful by releasing music this year?” I get it, everyone wants THE answer, they want it to be...
HOW TO TACKLE PERFORMING ONLINE…And Other Things You Can’t Learn On The Road
Other things you can’t learn on the road…. what road? I knew you’d pay attention to that part 🙂 Whether you are an amateur musician or entertainment is your full-time gig, this pandemic turned most...
Fan subscriptions are booming. How should indie musicians approach theirs?
While live events are on hold, many artists have launched fan subscriptions as a way to generate income and give their fans the kind of connection and excitement that an in-person show can create....
5 Ways to Build Your Fanbase Before Your Next Release
As hard as it is to write a hit song, sometimes it feels like the hardest part is getting people to know it’s out there. https://player.vimeo.com/video/453276817 There are so many options to promote...
Are You Ready To Seek Investors For Your Music?
As an independent artist, how do I know if I'm ready to seek investment? While not all entrepreneurs are artists, all artists are entrepreneurs. More specifically, an emerging artist’s career is...
Top 5 ways to build your fanbase before your next music release
As hard as it is to write a hit song, sometimes it feels like the hardest part is getting people to know it’s out there. There are so many options to promote new music online that many artists feel...
Get to Know Telos Tapes: The Cassette-Only Indie Label
Editor’s note – when we have the opportunity to shine a spotlight on a really cool label, we jump at the chance. Telos Tapes recently got on our radar for their cassette-only release strategy. No...