More than 200 musicians and songwriters have filed a joint brief in support of overturning the verdict in the Marvin Gaye Estate vs. the writers of the hit "Blurred Lines." The diverse group, which ranges from Rivers Cuomo to John Oates and R. Kelly to Hans Zimmer, sites both case…
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The Lost Art Of Music Manifestos
Back in the day bands and artists, in addition to releasing music, would publish "music manifestos" as a way of spreading their artistic vision, impacting culture, and promoting social change. Here we look at eight such documents, and why manifestos need to make a comeback. _______________________________ Guest Post by Leticia…
5 Reasons Musicians Need To Be On Snapchat
As the user base for the popular messaging app continues to grow, the pressure for artists to get on Snapchat continues to grow, and while it may seem to be one of the harder social media platforms to break into, to not attempt to do so is to ignore a…
3 Things You Can Demand From Your Publicist
Here a former publicist shares some insider information on what you, as an artist, can reasonably demand from your publicist and expect to actually receive, and why it is that you in fact should insist on getting the following three things. __________________________ Guest Post by Hugh McIntyre on the Sonicbids…
4 Methods For Improving Your Email Conversion Signup Conversion Rate
Getting fans to sign up for your email list requires more than simply dropping a signup form on your website. Although it’s certainly a critical step, there’s much more artists can do when it comes to raising their signup conversion rate. _______________________ Guest Post from Team FanBridge So you’ve finally…
17 Ways To Promote Your Music Online
Given the multitude of available channels, it’s unrealistic to expect to be able to promote your music on all of them. A more effective strategy is to focus on those platforms most likely to offer success. Here we look at determining which channels those might be, and utilizing them accordingly….
11 Ways To Promote A Music Video [Kosha Dillz]
Music videos require a lot time and often money to produce, so it’s a shame if no one ends up seeing them. In this piece, rapper Kosha Dillz outlines eleven different methods for promoting a music video to ensure that as many fans (or potential fans) see it as possible….
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y And Indie Music
Independent DIY artists gather ’round! We have a multitude of helpful tips for you this week, from how to advance a show like a pro, to YouTube optimization for musicians, to five truths about marketing which artists have ignored for far too long. All this plus more! How To Build…
A Concise Guide To Branding For Musicians
Successfully marketing your band online can be a challenging task to say the least, particular given how much digital noise one must cut through. Branding can be one effective way to set you apart from your industry peers and better connect with fans. _______________________________ Guest Post by Jessica Hackett on…
Bluestem Amphitheater Builds Idyllic Artist Village Of Tiny Houses
In Moorhead, Minnesota, the Bluestem Amphitheater recently created a quaint and specifically artist tailored village out of tiny houses in which it houses the multiple performers which pass through the region. ______________________________ Guest post by Taylor Mims of touring industry new site Amplify Bluestem Amphitheater for the Arts in Moorhead,…