Although it hasn’t been around as long as some social media platforms, Instagram has nonetheless become a crowded place to try and get your brand (or your band) notice. Fortunately, there are a variety of Instagram apps which allow you to diversify your content offerings and stand out from the…
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How To Be Your Own Music Publicist: Part 2 [Cyber PR]
Publicity is one of the first things that many artists outsource. That may not be your best strategy, says Ariel Hyatt and her experienced team at Cyber PR. And even if they do get help, there’s a lot that every artist needs to do to set themselves up for PR…
The Value Of Authenticity: An Artist’s Take
Here Ellery Bonham, also known by her performing name EZA discusses the importance of authenticity in the music industry, and the challenge of finding a balance between creative vulnerability and work ethic and business sense. _________________________ Guest post by Ellery Bonham of TuneCore [Editors Note: This is a guest blog…
Squeeze To Please: The Basics Of Compression In Audio
Although recorded music production is often treated as one broad discipline, there are a number of discrete processes within that discipline which require a specific type of knowledge. Here we look at the use of compression and limiting, one of the more treacherous aspects of recording and mixing. __________________________ Guest…
Best Promotional #Instagram #Hashtags For Artists And Bands
Instagram has become one of the best social media platforms through which to reach profitable music fans, but a key part of marketing and promotion is the proper use of hashtags. Here we look at how determine which are most effective. ____________________________ Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0…
The Power Struggle of Music Versus the Machine
The digital age has created previously unimagined opportunities for musicians, and changed music creation, distribution and discovery forever. But alongside those changes, the livelihoods of creators has been threatened. Now is the time to recapture the value that music creates, argues Sound Royalties Alex Heiche, and he sees signs that…
Vanido: Can A Free App Help You Learn To Sing Better?
Can a free app learn to help you sing better? That’s the goal and promise of the Vanido app: "Learn to sing and improve your ear with Vanido. It’s engaging, fun and free!" _______________________________ Here’s the Vanido pitch: Improve your voice and ear. Practice exercises to improve your breathing, pitch,…
5 Reasons To Consider Getting A Music Degree
While many musicians may already be skilled in their trade and less than keen to fork over the necessary money for a music degree, earning one still has many advantages, whether it’s the opportunity to earn more money, or simply the deeper understanding that a close study of music imparts….
This Fortnight in Music Supervision and Sync
A complete run through of the latest and greatest in sync licensing and music supervision in in film, tv, gaming and much more over the past fortnight, courtesy of Synchblog. Film and TV Big Little Lies‘ music supervisor on how the finale’s songs were chosen (Vulture) BLL’s finale once again…
Korn To Tour With 12 Year Old Bassist, Son Of Metallica’s Robert Trujillo
This is success story is both about what you know and who you know. Tye Trujillo, the 12-year-old son of Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo, is going out on tour as the bassist for Korn. ________________________ After Korn revealed that bassist Reginald “Fieldy” Arvizu would be unable to join his bandmates…