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87.6% of all musicians releasing music are ‘Undiscovered’

A new Chartmetric report puts grim stats to just how difficult it is to make it in music, with the vast majority classified as “Undiscovered” – which it defines as artists that have yet to establish a brand or following…

Alana Bonilla on 02/15/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Book Smart vs. Street Smarts: Why you need both in the music business

It is very important to get an education, but it is equally important to learn from experience. You can learn a lot from books and courses, but an evening spent at a band’s merch table can be as instructive as a full semester of learning…

Bruce Houghton on 02/15/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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A musician’s guide: What are UPC and ISRC codes and why you need to know about them?

Did you know that whenever you release new music, you need a UPC for every album or single and an ISRC for each individual track? by Chris Robley from the. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 02/15/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Indie Spotlight: Manage your music business with BONFIRE

Bonfire Distribution is an all-in-one platform created to help artists and labels scale and organize their businesses…

Alana Bonilla on 02/15/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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The Suffers’ Kam Franklin on success as an indie musician [Exclusive Book Excerpt]

Artists advocate and author Emily White is about to publish the 2nd Edition of her “How to Build a Sustainable Music Career & Collect All Revenue Streams,” and to celebrate, she’s sharing an exclusive expert – an interview with Kam Franklin of indie powerhouse The Suffers…

Bruce Houghton on 02/14/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Chartmetric Report: Just 0.05% of new artists had mid-level success or greater

Music data analytics platform Chartmetircis has released its latest Year in Music Report, and it shows both how high the mountain is that artists must climb to find success and some key drivers to beat the odds…

Alana Bonilla on 02/14/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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How to manage your mental health as a traveling musician

Musicians know that maintaining their mental health while enduring long hours cooped up in a van can be a challenge. This guide includes proven suggestions to prioritize your well-being…

Alana Bonilla on 02/14/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Spotify partners with Bandsintown to supercharge live music discovery

Shows listed on the global live music discovery platform Bandsintown will now also appear on Spotify. The new partnership provides greater visibility and discovery for artists, venues, and festivals of all sizes at a time of rising costs and increased competition…

Bruce Houghton on 02/13/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Bandsintown, DIY musicians, music, music business, music industry, music tech, musician, musicians

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What are fan subscriptions and why are they so important for musicians?

Fan subscriptions can strengthen direct artist-fan relationships and provide another revenue source for musicians. But they aren’t right for everyone…

Alana Bonilla on 02/13/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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What should you charge for CDs and Vinyl? How much will fans pay?

With the popularity of streaming, physical media is not as essential to fans as it used to be. So, how much are they willing to pay for CDs and vinyl, and what does it take to turn a profit…

Alana Bonilla on 02/13/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: CD, DIY, DIY musicians, music, music industry, musician, musicians, vinyl

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