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Music Promotion
Learn how to promote, market, sell and distribute music.
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...
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...
Ask a Publicist: What Are the Top 5 Things Your Bands Have No Idea You Do?
This article originally appeared on Sonicbids.com. It has been re-posted here with permission. As publicists, we do a lot for bands besides pitching and securing interviews, reviews, and media...
The Reality of Being a Black Female Journalist in Today’s Music Industry
[Editor's note - as with all the articles in this month's social justice issue, the following is a first-hand essay. The author's experiences and opinions are her own, and we encourage you to join...
Meet MixRadio: Your Indie-Friendly Global Music Streamer
[Editor's note - you can now stream a special Performer playlist on MixRadio, featuring great indie tracks from the past 5 years. Download the app and head to "Mixes" to check it out now] While...
You’re Not a Sellout: Why Independent Artists Should Advertise
I cringe a little bit inside when I hear people say, "Good music will get found." Who knows how or where this myth got started, but even to this day it's prevalent...VERY prevalent. I suspect it has...
3 Ways to Make a Living In-Between Music Releases
Three Ways to Make a Living In-Between Music Releases Much has been written about direct-to-fan (DTF) funding platforms as an alternative to traditional financing for albums, tours, or videos. The...
5 Practical DIY Film Tips For Musicians
These days being in a band is about way more than just playing music. We're learning how to record ourselves, program lights, take pictures and of course, make videos. I've always produced...
How to Target Radio Stations That Will Actually Play Your Music
If you've been following the Sonicbids blog, you already know the three things you need to be "radio ready." But after you've met those prerequisites, how do you determine which stations or music...
How to Stretch Out Your Song’s Lifespan on YouTube
You might be surprised by this, but the half-life of a YouTube video is only six days! This means that, on average, a YouTube video will have received 50 percent of its views in the first six days...
5 Tips For Making The Most Of Your On-Air Radio Interview
5 Tips For Making The Most Of Your On-Air Radio Interview Congratulations! A radio station has taken a liking to your music and wants to bring you in for an interview and on-air performance! This...
The 5 Most Annoying, Ineffective Ways That Bands Seem to Always Promote Their Music
We wholly recommend promoting your band on social media (duh). It's easily the best way to maintain and grow your following, and it's arguably eclipsed flyering as the most reliable way to announce...