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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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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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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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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)
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Can’t find a music manager? This AI-powered bot could be the answer

Having trouble finding the perfect manager? Don’t despair. An AI-powered virtual manager is about to launch that claims to be capable of providing the professional support you need…

Alana Bonilla on 02/12/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How to Unlock the Power of Fan Data with music marketer Grant Gelt

Grant Gelt, the CEO of digital marketing and branding consultancy Mascult, gives professional advice to those working to improve their music marketing strategies by getting to know as much as they can about and from their fans…

Alana Bonilla on 02/12/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Getting It Done – Last Week in D.I.Y. & Indie Music: playlists, marketing drivers, social tips & more

Last week, our tips and advice for the independent, do-it-yourselfers out there covered how to make fan content, a guide to marketing drivers, and more…

Alana Bonilla on 02/10/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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A Songwriter’s Guide to Music Publishing

Whether you end up signing with a music publisher or are doing it yourself, all songwriters and composers should know the business side of their craft. This guide introduces even the newest of newbies to the ins and outs of music publishing….

Alana Bonilla on 02/09/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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13 Social Media Tips for Musicians [Bobby Borg]

If your social media efforts have yet to be the fruit you’d hoped for, these 13 tips from Bobby Borg are the perfect place to start…

Alana Bonilla on 02/08/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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