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Miss Anything? Getting It Done: Last Week in D.I.Y. & Indie Music

This week, our tips and advice for independent and do-it-yourself musicians looked at album covers in 2024, a Groover expansion, how to drive music promos, safely releasing a cover song, and more…

Alana Bonilla on 02/24/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Does Album Art still matter?

Once upon a time, creative album art could help sell a release. But does it still matter when most music is streamed, and artwork has been reduced to a square inch or two? …..

Bruce Houghton on 02/23/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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What’s it like to be a Music Director?

Are you ready for the long hours and maximal effort of being a Music Director?…

Alana Bonilla on 02/23/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How SEO can increase your online reach as a musician

Search engine optimization (SEO) includes identifying your audience, creating a landing page, and using keywords so current and new fans can find you with a few clicks…..

Alana Bonilla on 02/23/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Do listening parties improve release success? – A Taking Back Sunday case study

Search engine optimization (SEO) includes identifying your audience, creating a landing page, and using keywords so current and new fans can find you with a few clicks…..

Alana Bonilla on 02/23/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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MIDiA identifies the top seven challenges Musicians face

Continuing from his “how difficult it is to make it in the music business” post, Bobby Owsinski breaks down a recent study revealing what’s most difficult about being a professional musician.

Spoiler: It has nothing to do with talent…

Alana Bonilla on 02/22/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Free tracking app Playlist Alert adds Apple Music

The Playlist Alert iOS app sends real-time alerts when songs are added to playlists. Since 2021, the popular free app has focused on adds to thousands of Spotify editorial playlists…

Bruce Houghton on 02/22/2024 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How smart Artists are successfully selling Merch and Music bundles

“Fan Packs” are back! Here are some modern ways to get creative with your merch and music bundles to win over old and new fans…

Alana Bonilla on 02/22/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Is posting video content essential for musicians?

Now that the public can easily browse and access endless music catalogs on streaming platforms, the need for music video content may have lessened, but is it still crucial for a musician’s career?…

Alana Bonilla on 02/22/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Tiffany Red shines light on unfair songwriter and publishing splits

Many artists, including big names like Beyonce, have been accused of stealing undeserved and unearned publishing splits. Tiffany Red is calling them out…

Alana Bonilla on 02/21/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Why all musicians need an Artist ID

Ever wonder how streaming platforms sort artists and songs with the same name? That’s where artist IDs come in. Let’s dive in to how you artists can navigate and utilize their own ID…

Alana Bonilla on 02/21/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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