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Music Promotion
Learn how to promote, market, sell and distribute music.
With Create Music Group, Data is the Name of the Game
You can gain traction — even some success — all by yourself as an independent artist. We’ve seen...
How to Use YouTube to Promote Your Band
YouTube can be a powerful tool for promotion. But how do you move from gradually increasing the...
11 Ways Recording Artists Can Use Twitter To Gain And Retain Followers
1. Tweet your expertise by utilizing hashtags such as #ArtistTip, #MusicMarketing, #PromoTip, #MarketingTip, etc. This is where you can get creative. The recording process is tiring. You probably...
5 Key Elements of a Comprehensive Social Media Strategy
If you've been keeping up with the blog lately, you already know that a strong online presence as a musician is crucial for gaining fans and exposure. Utilizing a smart social media strategy will...
CD Baby Launches CD Baby Free
CD Baby, the world’s largest distributor of independent music, is changing the game for musicians. Yesterday they unveiled CD Baby Free. Artists will no longer need to pay a one-time sign-up fee to...
5 Effective Ways to Maintain Press Relationships After Your First Review
For an independent musician, scoring coverage in a media outlet may seem like the well-earned reward in a long cycle of pitching and waiting, good fortune, or a combination of both. But with the...
How to Sell More Merchandise at Your Show
Selling merchandise at a show is probably one of the biggest sources of revenue that an artist has left today. It’s clear to anyone in the music industry that selling music has taken such a dramatic...
How to Get Quality Album Artwork on a DIY Budget
If you’re not a studied designer, the thought of commissioning an album cover may be a little overwhelming (especially considering how strongly we've emphasized its importance!). Nobody freak out,...
How Your Distributor Can Help Increase Your Revenue
Having your music distributed is one of the best ways you can make money off of your music. Although there are various other outlets for getting your music out there, distribution is key if you’re...
How To Leverage Free Music Sites to Increase Fan Engagement
Free music online can either spread like wildfire or sink like a stone. It largely depends on the work put into promotional efforts. Many bands post their album for free and think “I’m done! Our...
3 Creative Ways to Make More Money Gigging
Gigging and touring is the bread and butter for indie musicians today. Playing local gigs on the weekend with a few regional or national tours can provide enough income to get by, but there’s a lot...
Sell More Concert Tickets & Reach New Fans With Bandsintown
Stop me if you've heard this one before. You're on tour, and you get an angry email or text from Jessica, a fan in the last city you played. Turns out, even though you emailed her (and all of your...