How to release and promote your first single

Releasing a single can be a daunting task for any artist. Whether an independent musician or a signed artist, you should take key steps to ensure your single is successful…..

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Getting It Done – Last week in D.I.Y. & Indie Music: Living Wage bill, Release tips, Finding a Manager & More

Last week, our tips and advice for the independent, do-it-yourselfers out there covered how to promote a music video, how to find a manager and much more…

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Tracks with a Spotify Canvas video are 145% more likely to be shared

Data from Spotify shows just how much adding a free 3-8 second Spotify Canvas video to a track can contribute to its success. If a song has a Canvas video,. Continue reading

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Living Wage For Musicians Act excites many but worries others

A new bill before Congress that would increase streaming royalties excites many independent musicians, but others are worried. Here is why… by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 If you took. Continue reading

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How to use Spotify Countdown Pages and pre-saves

Almost exactly a year ago, Spotify launched a tool for Artists that we don’t see used often enough: Countdown Pages. This week, Spotify expanded Countdown Pages to audiobooks, so this Hypebot Flashback Friday post resurfaces a how-to for this free and effective marketing option…..

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Manage your music business with Artist Growth [A2IM Indie Spotlight]

Navigating the music industry can be challenging and that’s why Artist Growth Workspace was created as an event, project, and data management tool designed for the unique needs of artists. Continue reading

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What Bandsintown’s Spotify integration means for musicians [Music Biz Weekly Podcast]

Bandsintown co-founder/managing partner Fabrice Sergent joins Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on The Music Biz Weekly podcast to discuss what the new Bandsintown integration with Spotify means for musicians…..

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Searches for ‘rock music’ are up 600% on Spotify, enter MARROW

Spotify says that searches for “rock music,” “alt/rock,” and “rock band” are up 600%, alongside increases in searches for related subgenres, including alternative metal, post-grunge, and indie rock…..

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How do you find a (good) music manager

Working with a music manager can be crucial in taking a career to the next level. But as anyone who has tried knows, finding a good one isn’t easy. Here are some proven steps to get started….

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