As an independent artist, you are often put in the position of reaching out to the press yourself. Here we look at five unspoken rules that, if followed, will keep you navigate the complex world of self-promotion and hopefully increase your chances of success. _____________________________ Guest Post by Amy Sciarretto…
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Ultimate Guide To Selling Band Merch Online
In this step-by-step guide to selling band merchandise online, we look at how to choose the right merch to invest in, the various types of physical and digital merch available to sell, where it can be purchased, and how to set up your online merch store. ____________________________ In this latest…
How To Record In A Grain Silo
In this piece, solo piano recording artist Bean Friend takes on a journey through the complex process of writing and recording an album within an abandoned grain silo, and the unique challenges and opportunities presented through the use of such a specific space. ____________________________ Guest Post by Bean Friend on…
Has Record Store Day Peaked?
Record Store Day has been massive success over the past few years, with 2016 being no exception. There is some concern within the industry, however, that this particular commercial phenomenon may have peaked. __________________________________________ By Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 Since 2008, Record Store Day every April has been a…
Mastering Band Promo: A Step-By-Step Daily Routine
As in independent musician, it can be easy feel stuck when working against the forces of the industry. In order to combat this, it’s important to establish a daily routine that keeps you productive. _____________________________________ Guest Post by Sophie Chernin on Soundfly’s Flypaper One of the worst things about being…
Spotify’s Latest New Release Excuse Is Invalid [David Lowery]
Spotify and the NMPA have recently claimed that, for most new music being released, the owner is unknown. Here David Lowery looks at why this argument is implausible. ________________________________ By David Lowery from The Trichordist The latest excuse from Spotify (which strangely is being echoed by David Israelite (NMPA CEO)…
Lauryn Hill’s Facebook ‘Apology’ For Being 2 Hours Late, Playing Just 40 Mins: "Challenge is aligning my energy with the time"
Some apologies are just better left unsaid. Lauryn Hill wrote an open letter on Facebook after arriving over 2 hours late to a show in Atlanta. She then followed her late arrival with a concert of less than 40 minutes. _______________________________________________ “I don’t show up late to shows because I…
Exploring DIY Music Video Production
In the music industry today video is king, but many artists shy away from creating music videos, fearing that they won’t appear "professional" enough. So what does professional mean, and how can an artist guarantee that their DIY video looks that way? ___________________________ In this latest article from MusicThinkTank, the…
Petition Calls For Grammy Eligibility For Free Music, Chance The Rapper, 18,000 Others Sign On
According to Recording Academy rules, if a musician is giving away their music free or streaming it on SoundCloud, but not making it available for sale, that music is not eligible for a Grammy Award. A petition is gaining steam designed to change that. __________________________________ A petition to make free…
Radiohead Streams "A Moon Shaped Pool" On Apple Music And Tidal, But Shuns Spotify
We thought that digital detente had been reached when the first two singles for Radiohead’s new album "A Moon Shaped Pool" appeared on Spotify. But apparently, Thom Yorke is just a tease. ___________________________________ Over the weekend, Radiohead self-released it’s new album, "A Moon Shaped Pool." making it available for sale…