Sampling is often demonized within the music industry, with many feeling that the practice is a form of theft. This perception may be unfair however and, in addition to bringing the musical community together, sampling may be one area of music where innovation is still possible. _____________________________________ Guest Post by…
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Majority Of Facebook Video Played Without Sound
Bad news for artists who have been promoting their music videos through Facebook. It seems that around 85% of video views on the popular social network take place sans sound, making it a less than ideal resource for sharing your new music. __________________________ Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music…
Quick Guide To Live Streaming For Musicians
Live streaming has taken to the world of social media by storm of late, making it an important tool for artists with any kind of a online presence. Here we look at why it’s valuable, what artists can use a live streaming for, and what applications they can use to…
Van’s "Off The Road": Avoiding Vehicle Accidents On Tour
Going on tour for the first time is certainly an exciting prospect, and while many artists are eager to pile into vans and hit the road, these same vans run into accidents with an alarming degree of frequency. Here we look at some ways artists can avoid, or at least…
Facebook Tweaked It’s Feed Formula Again, And It’s Not Good News For Musicians, Music Marketers
Facebook is constantly tweaking the formula that it uses to chose which posts appear where in a users News Feed. Lately, they’ve been more transparent about those changes, and that means that marketers get the news – bad and good – of these shifts before they happen. A new round…
3 Kinds Of Bands That Don’t Need A Publicist
While the majority of bands should have someone who is dedicated to protecting the band/s public image, both in the press and on social media, there are certain types of artists that have no need for such a person, perhaps because they’re too new, or simply don’t care about their…
Beers, Blue Jeans, And Broadcast Radio vs. Pandora
For all the criticism leveled at Pandora of late, it seem the popular internet radio service is helping out some mid-tier musicians, or at least those who play country music, by providing them with significantly greater airtime than traditional broadcast radio. _________________________________ Guest post by Glenn Peoples, Music Insights and…
SXSW Music Panel Picker 2017 Is Open
SXSW 2017 has opened its Panel Picker. Aside from the overwhelming amount of music, panels are the best thing about SXSW, and fortunately, unlike some conventions, the process to choose which panels get SXSW slots is relatively transparent and democratic. _________________________________ SXSW PanelPicker opened yesterday and submissions run through July…
How to Book A European Tour Without An Agent Or Label (Part 1)
With its golden hospitality and government funding of the arts, touring Europe can be a musician’s dream, provided it’s done correctly. Here musician Brett Newski shares some wisdom from the road on how to make your next European tour a success. _______________________________________ Guest post by Brett Newski on The DIY…
Why You Need A Music Marketing Plan
You put a lot of work into your art. So much time, so much energy, so much love goes into creating music that you really believe in. But if you want people to pay attention to your musical genius, then you need to put just as much work into marketing and promoting it!