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4 tips to score opening act slots for headliners

Here are some basic tips to follow in order to land gigs as the headliner no matter how popular the act. by Randi Zimmerman of Symphonic Blog Booking the opening slot. Continue reading

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How the ‘Netflix Effect’ turned a 2006 Kate Bush song into a 2022 hit

Why did a 37-year-old song top the charts for the first time ever during Memorial Day weekend? Credit the Netflix Effect. by David Deal of SuperHype “Running up That Hill (A. Continue reading

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How to successfully promote music on social media

Did you just finish your big musical project and now you don’t know how to get it out into the world? Well, you’re in luck! Here’s a guide to promoting. Continue reading

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3 great ways to grow listeners and a fanbase organically

By utilizing the bountiful amount of social media platforms available, implementing user-generated content, and expanding your content’s reach, you could accumulate large and loyal fanbase. by David Andrew Wiebe from Bandzoogle Post. Continue reading

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How ‘Unique Leader Records’ flourished through the pandemic

Riding high on a successful string of releases, Unique Leader Records CEO Jamie Graham chats with Haulix about how his label continues to thrive amid an ongoing global pandemic. by. Continue reading

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GRAMMYs add 5 awards including Songwriter, Americana, 14 rule changes

The Recording Academy has added five new GRAMMY including Songwriter Of The Year, Americana Performance, Soundtrack For Video Games, and Song For Social Change along with fourteen rule and procedural. Continue reading

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No more ‘Elvis’ weddings in Las Vegas??

The Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has threatened to put a stop to Elvis-themed weddings in Las Vegas, due to apparent unpermitted trademarks. Now, Elvis fans from all around are probably. Continue reading

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Where’s the music? Spotify to expand audiobooks with news, sports, education next

During Wednesday’s Spotify Investor Day CEO Daniel Ek announced that Spotify would be aggressively expanding its selection of audiobooks as its third vertical within its main app alongside music and. Continue reading

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Should legacy musicians even try to use TikTok for promotion?

From Fleetwood Mac to Pink Floyd, legacy artists joining Gens Z and Alpha on TikTok have been met with understandable skepticism. But TikTok offers real opportunities for those (like Elton. Continue reading

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Why music marketing is so EXHAUSTING these days

Keeping a frequent presence on various social media platforms is becoming too much for many artists’ mental health, performance, and overall well-being. How did it get to this point? by. Continue reading

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How to make fan connections by telling stories with email marketing

Consumers these days are tired of the basic and generic limited-time-only and holiday-themed discounts that make up traditional marketing. Learn how to stand out by telling authentic stories to make. Continue reading

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