With brick and mortar music stores no longer being the only (or even best) way for artists to get their music into the hands of fans, the distribution process has changed significantly. Here we offer a concise guide on how artists can make digital distribution work for them. _____________________________ Guest…
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3 Scientific Tips For Making More Money From Your Fans
While anecdotal evidence and the advice of others can be somewhat helpful when it comes to making more money from your music, not every experience is universal, and such advice isn’t always helpful. Here we look at three tips with science to back them up on how you can get…
Music SEO: Know Your Search Engine Result Pages
Here we delve further into the world of search engine optimization, explaining why SERPS (search engine result pages) are so important to artists, and how they can set them up to work to their advantage when potential fans are trying to discover more about them. ________________________________ In this latest post…
MUST READ: Spotify Helped Me As An Artist – Here Is How
In this article, indie artist Pip Blom recounts the process releasing their new EP, and how Spotify enabled them to find and reach an international audience which would have otherwise been closed off to them, as well as helping them to build a network and fanbase. _________________________________ Guest post by…
U.S. Music Festivals And The 23%: What It Means For Livestreaming
Music festivals in the United States are incredibly popular and impressively well attended, but much of the social media buzz which is generated surrounding these events is created by those not actually in attendance, meaning there’s a significant void to be filled by livestreaming. ____________________________ Guest Post from AmpLive Few…
Stay Safe In The Pit: Tips For Avoiding Concert Injuries
While a rollicking live show can be a fantastic experience many concerts, particularly those more towards the heavy end of the music spectrum, can often result in enthusiastic and occasionally aggressive mosh pits. Here we review some tips for staying uninjured at your next show. ___________________________ In this recent article…
How To Get Music Writers To Actually Open Your Emails
While the rise of DIY culture has in many ways made it easier for artists to exercise their musical creative side, it has also precipitated a barrage of press solicitations from said DIY artists to online music writers. Here we look at some ways to capture these writer’s attention and…
10 Things Musicians Should Do At Any Festival Or Music Conference [Kosha Dillz]
Before he headed to All Three Coasts (A3C) music festival, rapper Kosha Dillz highlights ten things which every musician should do at any fest, whether it’s in the form of a direct action or simply an attitude adjustment. ________________________________ By indie rapper Kosha Dillz I guess we can say there…
Bandflyr: Free App For Electronic, Printed Gig Flyers
Creating custom concert flyers is a easy with the free Bandflyr app. Work within a variety of themes and layouts to compose a flyer design. You can personalize each flyer with event details, fonts and color palettes, then share your flyers on social, email them or print them out. The…
Soundtrap Raises $6M Round For Online Recording App
[UPDATED] Online music and audio recording studio Soundtrap has raised $6 million in funding to accelerate product development and to bring its popular cloud-based platform to new markets. The Soundtrap $6 million Series A round was led by Nordic VC firm Industrifonden, with participation from existing owners and additional new…