Musician’s Guide to Cover Art

Cover art is the first thing listeners see – and one of the most common reasons releases get delayed. This musician’s guide to cover art breaks down everything you need to know to design standout visuals that meet streaming platform guidelines and elevate your music.

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Apple Music adds a Musicians hub

Apple Music adds a Musicians hub, Replay, Apple Radio specials

To mark its 10th anniversary Apple Music adds a musicians hub and new features to mark its 10th anniversary. The creative campus and studio will open this summer in Los Angeles.

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How To Protect Your Mental Health on Social Media as a Musician

Social media can help grow a music career – but it can just as easily drain your energy, confidence, and creativity. Learn how to protect your mental health on social media as a musician, set boundaries, and use social platforms in a way that supports your artistry instead of sabotaging it.

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Ed Sheeran, Arijit Singh offer a Guide To Global Music Success

After years of growing his fanbase in India, Ed Sheeran’s strategic collaboration with Arijit Singh spotlights the power of Indian fandom and offers a guide to global music success.

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Your Morning Coffee Podcast

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: AI, Superfans, Bud + Music = $0.00

Episode 256 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. Episode 256 On this week’s edition of the. Continue reading

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Independent Musician News: Community, Cringe, and Getting Paid

Listen up! Last week’s collection of independent musician news and helpful tips includes a guide on converting listeners to fans, cringe becomes a commodity, and more… Independent Musician News

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Why Indie Musicians Should Release Holiday Albums

Releasing a holiday album could be the easiest way to earn more from your music this season—and now’s the time to start. This guide covers why, how, and offers a video to get you started. Learn why most indie musicians should release a holiday album.

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Unexpected Rise of Cringe as a Music Marketing Strategy

Cringe content is no longer a liability — cringe is a music marketing strategy. As audiences crave authenticity over polish, artists who lean into awkward, overly earnest moments are breaking through the noise and turning discomfort into streams.

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Casual Listeners into Loyal Fans

How to Turn Casual Listeners into Loyal Fans

What actually turns casual listeners into loyal fans? Ian Campbell breaks down the emotional and strategic steps every artist should know to build a real and monetizable fanbase.

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Independent Musician News: House shows, Managers, Fans, More

This week, our tips and advice and D.I.Y. and independent musician news last week covered playing house concerts, how to make it in uncertain times, becoming an artist manager, building a smart release strategy, and more…

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