Organizing the disparate data that constitute a modern music career, even for a developing artist, can be an overwhelming task. Only a small handful of companies have attempted to solve the problem; and for a growing number of artists and their teams, Artist Growth is the holistic answer. __________________________________________ Popular…
Category archives: D.I.Y.
6 Things Musicians Don’t Really Need In Order To Be Successful
The landscape of the music industry has changed dramatically of late, and DIY artists are no longer as beholden to others in the business as they once were, making it that much easier for artists to find success independently. Here we look at six things musicians no longer need to…
Top Two Execs Pushed Out Of Music Tech Startup Bkstg
These are tough times for music tech startups and even tougher times for those who bet on closed fam communities. First Crowdmix failed spectacularly, now comes news that Bkstg has stumbled badly. ____________________________________________ High-profile music tech startup Bkstg has seen a shakeup in its senior executive suite with the departure…
Ruth B’s Streaming Success: Anatomy Of A Developing Artist [Glenn Peoples]
How was up-and-coming artist Ruth Berhe able to amass 115 million spins on Pandora before her debut album was even released? In this look at DIY done right, we follow Ruth B from her origins on Vine through to considerable success on Pandora. _____________________________ Guest Post by Glenn Peoples on…
Kosha Dillz Hits 6 Billboard Charts – 100% Indie, 100% D.I.Y.
With major labels returning to profitability and again delivering monster hits, alongside the demise of several direct-to-fan startups, some have begun to question if D.I.Y. really is a path to success. I see examples to the contrary everywhere, and one that stands out because of his extraordinary drive and hustle…
How Much Does Confidence Affect Musical Ability?
In this piece we explore the role of confidence in musical performance, some misconceptions surrounding it, the science of confidence, and look at how an artist can cultivate more of it before stepping on stage. __________________________ Guest Post by Anthony Cerullo on the Sonicbids Blog When discussing musical performance, the…
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. And Indie Music
In this latest roundup of advice for DIY and independent artists, we offer tips and suggestions on using livestreaming to grow your fanbase, how to negotiate for higher pay from venues, how you can get YouTube to promote your videos, and much, much more. An Artist’s Guide To Crowdfunding How…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Backgrounds For Music Websites • Passing The Audition Of A Music School • Consent Decree Impact • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, we looked at palette choices for music sites, how to pass a music school audition, the impact of the Consent Decree, and more Maria Ziza | White VS Black Background For Music Websites David Milsont | 6 Tips For Passing The Audition Of A Music School…
An Artist’s Guide To Crowdfunding
While it’s nice to think that music is all about artistry and hardwork, money also plays a huge part in finding success as a DIY musician. Here we look go through the best platforms available to artists to fund their music, and how to use said platforms effectively. _________________________________ Guest…
How To Use Livestreaming to Grow An Audience
It seems livestreaming is here to stay, and as the phenomenon continues to grow in popularity, it’s becoming a useful way for bands and artists to grow their audience. Here we look at some livestreaming techniques musicians can use to expand their fanbase. ____________________________ Guest Post from The New Rockstar…