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The 4 Elements That Separate a Good Mix From a Great Mix
The first thing to understand about music is that it's completely subjective. You might make music...
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...
Understanding Artist Management Agreements, Part 2: How Long Should the Contract Last?
This article was originally published at Sonicbids.com - it has been re-posted here with permission. In the first installment of our three-part series on the artist/manager relationship, we talked...
If You Only Have $100 to Spend on Marketing Your Music, Here’s What to Do
*This article was originally posted at Sonicbids.com. It has been republished here with permission. Your band is an investment. You've probably already spent hundreds or thousands of dollars on...
Understanding Artist Management Agreements: What Does (and Doesn’t) a Manager Do?
This article originally appeared on Sonicbids.com - it has been republished here with permission. The artist management agreement is the deal that you, the artist, enter into with a personal...
5 Crowdfunding Rewards Proven to Work for Indie Musicians
A version of this article originally appeared on Sonicbids.com - republished here with permission. You're an artist, you need money, and you want to attempt to generate those funds via an engaging...
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...
12 Things You Didn’t Know About Music Publicists
Music publicists are a special breed. You may think you know everything there is to know about us, but until you've been a publicist, you have only a surface understanding about who we are and what...
How to Design Your Own Musician Business Card
Not all bands can afford to commission a graphic designer, and some lack the connections to link up with a rising artist who will work for trade or free. If that's the case, you could be utterly on...
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....
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...