Why CD Baby (and other DIY distributors) refuse to promote your music
Frustrated because your distributor isn’t doing enough to promote your music? The problem isn’t your distributor, it’s your expectations and understanding of who is responsible for driving demand for your. Continue reading
Take the Future Of Streaming Services survey & get a free MIDiA report
The survey is part of a research project that respected consultancy MIDiA Research is conducting into music and podcast distribution. As a reward for participating, respondents will receive free access. Continue reading
#MUSICIANS: What’s your plan when things go wrong?
Micahel Brandvold and Jay Gilbert explore how to deal with the crises that will inevitably happen in any career in music on a new Music Biz Weekly podcast. It could. Continue reading
5 things that can harm your website’s search ranking
Not getting many visitors on your artist website? Well, here are 5 reasons that may be happening… by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 No matter how powerful social media is. Continue reading
Why every musician needs to make more Short-Form Videos
Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube have given every artist a major reason to make more short-form videos by James Shotwell of Haulix Have you noticed how every platform is becoming TikTok. Continue reading
Why all artists need Music Data Analytics Tools
In this article, artist advisor Rufy Ghazi explains how she uses music data analytics to take her artists to the next level in their careers. by Rufy Ghazi and Rutger Ansley Rosenborg. Continue reading
Google takes on Dolby Atmos audio, Vision video with free open formats
Google is working to launch new open source 3D audio and HDR video without the licensing fees hardware manufacturers and consumers currently have to pay to use Dolby Atmos audio. Continue reading
14 tips for designing killer musician merch
Selling merch can be a great way to earn extra cash and connect with your fans. Here are some tips on how to design items that will fly off the. Continue reading
Tackling big projects: How do you eat a singing elephant?
No, this post is not a riddle or an exotic recipe… it’s a musician’s guide on how to attack big projects that may seem a bit overwhelming at first glance.. Continue reading
Musician’s Guide: How to make people remember you
Trying to reel in some more fans? The following ‘Audience Activation Funnel’ demonstrates how to leave an impression on new listeners. by JORDAN GATES of Indie Gigging These days artists. Continue reading
Who released the first ever CD?
There are a few albums vying for the title of “first CD ever released,” and how you phrase the question makes a difference. by Andre Calilhanna of Disc Makers Blog. Continue reading
