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How I promoted a digital-only covers album [Brian Hazard]

Brian Hazard of the project Color Theory walks us through his strategy for promoting a recent digital-only album of 80s covers with Matt Mancid. Guest post by Brian Hazard of. Continue reading

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5 ways to compose social media posts that promote your music

Marketing expert Amanda Dudley shares five ways to write engaging social media content that will promote interest in your music and grab people’s attention. Guest post by Amanda Dudley of. Continue reading

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How to market music using Facebook Messenger

Once you’ve got a few solid songs tucked away and are ready to start promoting your music, one extremely effective option – particularly if you’re on a budget – is. Continue reading

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How to land your music on the TikTok ‘For You’ page

TikTok has gained a reputation in the music industry for its star-making power, particularly where its ‘For You’ page is concerned. Here, we explore how artists can land a spot. Continue reading

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Independent artist’s guide to electronic press kits

Here, we break down what an electronic press kit (or EPK) is, why it’s essential that an artist have one, and how to go about putting one together. By Melanie. Continue reading

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How to increase your social media followers in 30 days using the 70-20-10 rule

Growing your artist brand on social media can often feel like a losing battle, but thanks to the 70-20-10 rule, there exists a solid way to engineer your content for. Continue reading

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Using ‘surfaces’ to earn money as an indie artist

Whether it’s a real world surface like your bass drum and tour van, or a virtual surface like your website, these spaces can (and should!) be utilized to promote your. Continue reading

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Defining your audience demographics to improve your marketing

Every artist wants to get their music in front of potential fans, but knowing who those potential fans are can be a lot harder if you haven’t defined your audience.. Continue reading

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Independent artists’ guide to influencer marketing

Whatever platform you may be using, adopting an influencer marketing strategy can be a highly effective way to expand the reach of your music and connect with fans. Guest post. Continue reading

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How to use Instagram Reels Ads to grow your Spotify following

In this piece, we look at how a recently introduced new feature from Facebook Ads give artists the ability to advertise on Instagram Reels, and how these ads can be. Continue reading

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Guide to SMS text marketing for independent musicians

In addition to social media and email, one of the best ways artists can market their music to fans is via text message! Here, we cover a few tips for. Continue reading

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