While consumers often focus on an artist’s ability to perform and their technical expertise, there is significant evidence suggesting that having a unique, authentic creative voice is in fact more important than ability. ___________________________________ Guest post by Patrick McGuire of TuneCore Every time a songwriter sets out to create music,…
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HostBaby To Transfer Accounts To Bandzoogle
Established as one of the biggest online distributors in the game, CD Baby has consistently provided a number of online features, including the option for artists to host their website through a company called HostBaby. No more, however, with the parent company recently announcing their plan to transfer all artist…
How To Get More Fans On Instagram
As with most social media platforms, bands and musicians operating on Instagram often struggle with getting their posts to stand out on amidst a crowded field, even as the platform’s nuances become increasingly inscrutable. Here, we offer a helping hand in growing your follower base on the platform, and getting…
3 Ways The Lines Between Songwriter, Music Producer Are Blurring
With technology advancements running rampant in the industry, it has become incredibly easy for any artist with a laptop to create and release their own music. In this piece, we look at three major ways in which songwriters are edging in on territory traditional held by producers. ______________________________ Guest post…
DOJ/Copyright Office File Amicus Brief Supporting Led Zeppellin
In the latest development of a case which has continued to stretch out with seemingly no end in site, the Department of Justice and the US Copyright Office have filed an amicus brief with the 9th circuit court of appeals in support of Led Zeppelin, after the English rock band…
The Value Of Merch Sales In Today’s Music Economy [VIDEO]
As music streaming increasingly edges out traditional physical sales, pushing them further and further to the margins, artists are becoming increasingly reliant on merch sales – once a supplementary revenue stream – as a main source of income. ___________________ Guest post by James Shotwell of Haulix With streaming music replacing…
Sell More Tickets In A Single Month: Your Week 4 Plan
In this fourth segment of a four part series, we explore how to audit your event marketing in order to identify what’s working and what isn’t, and then double down on the aspects of your ticket selling strategy that are yielding results while jettisoning the tactics that aren’t. ________________________ Guest…
Creating A Professional Song With $0
Hard though it may be to believe, technology has now developed to a point where you can create a professional song for literally no money. Here, we break down the process of creating a piece of music, from idea to distribution, without spending a dime. __________________________________ Guest post by Caleb…
Advanced Instagram Tips For Bands, Artists
While artists may love using instagram, the fact is that a lot of them aren’t utilizing all of the platform’s features as they should, and may not be getting the most out of Instagram that they can particularly when it comes to gaming the algorithm in your favor. Here we…
Can’t Tour? Give This A Shot Instead
While most artists would benefit from embarking on a tour, the financial, an inability to be away from home, or any other number of factors can make touring an impossibility for some. Luckily, there are other ways to promote your act in the music business. _____________________________ Guest post by Patrick…