Tag: DIY

How to change music distributors without losing streams or playlists

Is your current music distributor not working for you? The team at Horus shares how to switch to their service without losing momentum, but the strategies apply to many other. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 04/26/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How to Sell Out More Shows at Independent Venues

Booking the gig is only half the journey… next you have to get people to the gig. Here are some tips that will help fill venues big and small…..

Alana Bonilla on 04/25/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How to grow a fanbase with email marketing

Email may not seem like a cutting-edge marketing tool. Still, it can be quite effective, particularly when you consider the many algorithms that get between you and your fans on. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 04/24/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Leveraging Community-Building Strategies to Cultivate Dedicated Music Audiences

Long before anyone had uttered the term “superfan,” smart musicians and their teams understood that a key to sustainable success was building community. Here, we look at how to identify, grow, engage, and service a fan community…..

Alana Bonilla on 04/23/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Debunking the biggest myth about TikTok for musicians

There will be at least a year before the government forces real changes to TikTok. So, in the meantime, let’s debunk the belief that achieving viral fame there guarantees long-term success for musicians and look at how to prioritize building a sustainable career…..

Alana Bonilla on 04/23/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Getting It Done: Last Week in D.I.Y. & Indie Music

Last week, our tips and advice for the independent, do-it-yourselfers out there covered how to book better gigs, release new music, use TikTok as a tool, and much more…..

Alana Bonilla on 04/20/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The marketing magic of including your fans in your process

Producer and DJ Downupright explains how they have invited fans to do more than just listen to their music. This not only boosts engagement but is also a great way to build a mutually beneficial bond with your fanbase…..

Alana Bonilla on 04/19/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Market like Taylor Swift: How to use Spotify Pre-Save, Countdown pages

Ahead of today’s release of her 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, Taylor Swift broke Spotify’s record for the most pre-saved albums in its history…..

Bruce Houghton on 04/19/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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3 ideas to help Musicians grow without grinding to get there

This one is for all the musicians out there who spend the majority of their time committed to grinding out gigs, getting shows, making music, etc. Here’s how to do less but still accomplish more and start thriving…..

Alana Bonilla on 04/19/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Echo Base offers independent artists sustainable vinyl record pressing [A2IM Indie Spotlight]

Echo Base, the Athens, Georgia-based vinyl manufacturing and distribution company, offers innovative physical music solutions anchored in sustainable practices and musician-focused services. The company is dedicated to accessible and affordable vinyl production, direct-to-fan relationships, and environmental stewardship…..

Alana Bonilla on 04/18/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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