More Streams? Here Are Music Streaming’s Trigger Cities

While we may think of places like Nashville and New York as being those cities with the most influence on the music business, the reality is quite different. In this piece we look at some surprising dark horse ‘trigger cities’ that are having an increasing amount of influence when it…

3 Things You Can Skip For Your Next Photo Shoot

The prospect of a professional photoshoot can be intimidating for bands and artists not used to such things, particularly when there’s a lot of money on the line. The good news is, there are a few things you can skip for your next photoshoot that will save you a good…

Musicians: Getting The Most Out Of A Podcast Interview

As journalists seek out new ways to introduce music to the listening public, many have turned to podcasting. A less formal and often more in depth way of interviewing artists than traditional radio. While certainly a good promotional opportunity for artists, there are some things you should keep in mind…

The Number One Cause Of Burnout For People In Music

As with many high-stress creative industries, burnout plagues the music business, and has brought down many an aspiring young artist – but it doesn’t have to be that way! Here we look at how to avoid fizzling out and giving up. _______________________________ Guest post by James Shotwell of Haulix Burnout…

How To Take Advantage Of Bandsintown Artist VIP Club

In its ongoing effort to give artists the tools they need to build a comprehensive tour marketing campaign, Bandsintown has launched Bandsintown VIP Club, a co-marketing program that utilizes artist’s socials and owned properties to create the ultimate marketing package. ________________________________ Guest post by Taylor Irwin of Bandsintown Bandsintown’s ambition…

Ariel Hyatt Unveils ‘Fan 1st’ eBook, New Podcast

Cyber PR chief Ariel Hyatt has long been a teacher of and advocate for developing artists. Never one to rest on her laurels, the d.i.y. music guru has released ‘Fan 1st,’ the latest in her series of ebooks, as well as, relaunched her informative podcast. Ariel’ Hyatt’s newest ebook ‘Fan…

Why Your Visual Aesthetics, Style, And Presentation Need To Be Taken Seriously

Like it or not, people have a tendency to judge a book by its cover, doubly so when it’s a performer on stage. For this reason, it is essential that artists, in addition to making sure their performance abilities are top-notch, take time to perfect their visual style and overall…

New Facebook Features You Ought To Know About

In recent months, Facebook has rolled out some interesting new features and products that artists and promoters should take notice of. Here we break down these new tools and how you can utilize them to improve your social media presence. ___________________________ Guest post by Randi Zimmerman of the Symphonic Blog…