Although a lot of musicians would rather be honing their musical chops than committing a lot of time to promoting themselves on social media, the fact is it’s become a necessary tool in achieving industry success. Here we look at some non-invasive ways to make social media work for you….
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Kickstarter To Relaunch Drip.fm Patreon-Like Artist, Label Subscription Platform
Kickstarter continues to prove that its serious about music. Late last year they hired respected indie label and digital music veteran Molly Neuman, as their first head of music. Now Neuman is making her first major move, announcing the relaunch of Drip.fm. __________________________________________ Last year Kickstarter rescued artist and label…
Rap, Rock, Country, EDM, Not Considered ‘Real’ Music In Chicago
Although such a statement might seem outrageous, the fact that these multiple genres are not considered music is actually beneficial, meaning small venues are exempt from paying a "fine arts" tax, although it hasn’t stopped some tax officials from demanding back payments. ________________________ Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music…
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y And Indie Music
In this week’s advice and tips section, we offer suggestions on how to grow your band’s Instagram, the best days jobs to have when beginning your music career, why it is that all musicians should be on Snapchat, and much more. How To Grow Your Band’s Instagram 5 Best Day…
How to Grow Your Band’s Instagram
With over 300 million active users, Instagram has become an incredibly important tool for self-promoting artists. In this article we examine how bands and musicians can grow their presence on the popular photo sharing platform. ______________________ Guest Post by Colleen Kinsey You can’t afford to ignore social media. It’s a…
5 Best Day Jobs For When You’re Starting Your Music Career
Making a living as a musician can be a challenge, and trying to subsist only of your music at the beginning of your career can be next to impossible. That said, there are some day jobs that can not only help you eat while in the early stages, but also…
You Can Finally Zoom In On Instagram Photos And Videos
At long last, you can zoom in when you you are taking photos and videos using the Instagram app. Just pinch a photo like you would in most apps to zoom, but you have to hold the pinch or it zooms back. For now its only available to iOS users…
Musicians Introduce Us To Their Cities: Nashville, TN
In this article a Nashville dweller shares some of her insights on the best locations in the eastern part of Music City, from a series of unique and charming venues to watch or play shows within the city, to other locations such as where to go instrument shopping or eat….
How Music Industry Project Management SHOULD Work
As the music industry has transformed and increased in complexity so dramatically over the past few years that the already time consuming task of reporting has grown even more so. In this piece, David Weiszfeld looks at how reporting and project management should work in the music business. _________________________________________ Guest…
Proven Content Ideas For An Artist’s Social Media Calendar
For musicians, setting up their social media accounts is only half the battle. The real challenge comes when it’s time to put out material that will interest and engage fans. Here we review several proven avenues to explore when it comes sharing content. ______________________ Guest Post by Jessica Hackett on…