Our expert tips for DIY and indie artists this week cover a range of topics, from what to expect when working with studio musicians, to how you can tell if you’re sabotaging your band’s success, to how you can dramatically boost your digital strategy using just two words. What To…
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What To Expect When Working With Studio Musicians
For artists looking to step up their recording game and take their project to the next level, bringing in studio musicians is often a good call. Here we review what you can expect from such artists for hire, and how you can make the most out of their time in…
Artists, Managers: Please Take This Quick Survey
A music industry veteran who we trust is doing a quick independent study of artists and services to vet a project. Please help out by talking a 2 minute survey here.
5 Tool For Transforming Productivity, Staying Organized
Staying organized and productive is absolutely essential for any entrepreneurial artist, but with such a variety of tools available, it can be hard to know which one’s will actually be beneficial. Here we look at five essential tech tools that any artist will find helpful for their day to day…
4 Signs You May Be Sabotaging Your Band’s Chances For Success
For any new band, how they handle the opportunities presented to them will typically make or break the band’s chance of success. Here we look at four indicators that your band is shooting themselves in the foot when it comes to making strides in the industry. _________________________________________ In this recent…
Daft Punk Teases New Tour With Mystery Website
It’s not enough just to announce a tour or new release. To get above the noise you need a hook. EDM duo Daft Punk is using a mystery website to tease what appears to be an upcoming tour. ______________________________________ Electronic music duo Daft Punk have launched a mysterious new website…
Two Words That Will Boost Your Digital Strategy
For a band or musician working to develop an effective digital strategy, building a concise brand narrative and consistently driving the conversation forward with continuous questioning is key. _____________________________ Guest Post by Bas Grasmayer on Music X Tech X Future REPEATING THE SAME QUESTION OVER AND OVER TO CUT THROUGH…
Why Engaging Fans Via Facebook Messenger Now Is Like Being The First Musician On YouTube
While social media has become a crowded space where getting fan attention can be difficult, messaging apps remain an excellent tool through which artists can reach their fans directly, and are a form of communication which is continuing to gain popularity. _______________________ Guest post from FanHub Social Media is overcrowded…
5 Rules For Booking Better Gigs
Booking gigs is tricky enough, but landing one’s that won’t be demoralizing disasters can be harder still. Here we go over five rules for guaranteeing that you book the best shows possible for your band, while helping to grow your image and career. ______________________________ Guest Post by Jhoni Jackson on…
TuneCore Acquires JustGo, Relaunches It As A Free Social Media Management Tool
TuneCore has acquired UK based social media management and analytics tool JustGo and re-launched if a TuneCore Social. The acquisition expands the D.I.Y. digital music distributor’s artist services offering. ________________________________ TuneCore has acquired social media management and analytics tool JustGo. The d.i.y. digital music distributor has already shut down JustGo…