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Bringing Together Tour, Radio, Fan-Targeted Advertising [CASE STUDY: Nathaniel Rateliff]

In this piece we look at commercial experiment of sorts, in which Concord Music utilized a triple-headed geo-specific marketing strategy to maximize listener consumption of one of its artists.

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Lack Of Streaming Artist, Song Info ‘Is Just D-U-M-B’

in the streaming era the fact that you can't click on a song and see who played on it, who wrote it, who engineered it, who produced it, etc and. Continue reading

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Don’t Wait For U.S. Music Modernization Act: What All Artists Performing In Canada Can Do Now To Get Paid More

With the future of the Music Modernization Act looking uncertain, and things generally not looking great for artists in the performance rights in general, Shawn Wilson offers some advice on. Continue reading

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How To Read Piano Notes And Keys [INFOGRAPHIC]

When it comes to mastering a new instrument, the left brain workout required to memorize and process site reading is often something which those starting out struggle with. In this. Continue reading

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8 Free Online Resources To Create An Album Cover

After you've dumped blood, sweat, and tears into recording and mixing an album, there still remains the final step of creating album artwork. While this element of the process may. Continue reading

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Polaris Music Prize Short List 2018

Ten albums have been named to the Polaris Music Prize short list for Canadian album of the year. “These 10 titles traverse language and culture and highlight the beauty and richness. Continue reading

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Major Labels Demand More Slots On Spotify Playlists

All three major labels are unhappy with the number of song placement they receive on key Spotify playlists and demanding preferential treatment, according to a new report.  

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Finding The Balance Between Creativity And Business

As a musician in today’s industry, you often have to wear multiple hats. Of course you play the role of the creative – writing, experimenting, playing, practicing, and creating are. Continue reading

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Essential Artist One-Sheet Checklist

For artists and bands, the single page overview of your band/music that is your one-sheet can be your ticket to selling your performance. Here we look at some of the. Continue reading

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3 Social Scenarios That Make An Artist Website More Important Than Ever

While many artists may be tempted to rely solely on their social media channels to connect with fans, and forego a website entirely, this strategy can backfire in a number. Continue reading

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