A First-Hand Account by Matt Urmy, CEO of Artist Growth Looking back, the outcome of our final...
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Become a Moneymaking Juggernaut with Busker’s Direct-to-Fan Approach
Meet Busker, The Online Tip Jar (Not to Mention a Novel Approach to Direct-to-Fan Engagement)...
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...
5 Not-So-Obvious Revenue Tips For Musicians (UPDATED)
You've probably seen many lists outlining revenue opportunities. Here's a little twist on not just learning what they are, but also how to utilize them. We present: 5 Not-So-Obvious Revenue Tips For...
Songza vs. 8tracks: Which is Better for Gaining New Fans?
Music streaming has become increasingly popular over the years with services such as Spotify,Pandora, and iTunes dominating the market. Music playlist sites are also becoming more popular, offering...
The One Thing That Pretty Much Every Failed Artist Has in Common
A career in the music business can be one of the toughest, most frustrating paths to take, especially if you're a musician whose dream is to top the charts and sell out stadiums. It's an industry...
14 Ways to Make Money From One Song
As with any business, your products and services (whether they be your recordings, tours, merch, or anything else) are the stars of the show. They generate revenue and keep your music career afloat....
Why Twitter Should Not Be the New Press Release
Twitter is a critically important social media tool for every band. If you're not using it, you're missing out. Twitter is fast, efficient, and gets the point across in 140-character transmissions....
Taylor Swift, Spotify and the Musical Food Chain Myth
I cannot tell you how happy I am that the conversation about Taylor Swift and Spotify is happening. Maybe people will start listening to what independent artists like me and my peers have been...
How to Pitch Your Band When You Can’t Afford PR
As my recent "Ask a Publicist" article explained, having a publicist is an essential tool for your band's growth and success. But not every band can afford the spend, depending on where they are in...
5 Ways To Optimize Your Band’s Email Newsletter
With a multitude of new ways to engage your fanbase online, it’s easy to forget about the most effective tool you have at your disposal – good old-fashioned email. While it may not be as sexy as...
6 Ways to Reach Your Kickstarter Goal
We’ve all heard of Kickstarter and some of the amazing success stories that have come from its fundraising platform – LeVar Burton raising $2 million in two days to bring Reading Rainbow back, for...
4 Tips for Creating Shareable, Watchable Video Content
These days on the internet, it’s all about content. Companies pay big bucks to people who craft everything from blogs to tweets and Facebook posts; forward-thinking brands even shell out thousands...