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6 Predictions For The Music Industry In 2015

Guest Post by Eric Neumann of Mad Genius Radio. It’s been an exciting year in music. Taylor Swift made headlines after pulling her entire catalog from Spotify, Thom Yorke released a surprise solo album. Continue reading

Guest Post on 01/07/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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6 Resolutions All Musicians Should Make for 2015

By Hugh McIntyre on Sonicbids Blog The end of the year is upon us, and that means it's time for resolutions! We've all made the typical resolutions before – get in better shape, stop. Continue reading

Guest Post on 01/06/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (3)

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Have a Music Publicist? Never Hesitate to Make These 3 Requests

By Laura Goldfarb on Sonicbids Blog Every PR firm and publicist marches to the beat of their own drum, and as a result, your campaignis going to look different from your friends'. That being said, for. Continue reading

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5 Things That Smart Musicians Do Every Day [Best of Hypebot 2014]

By Dylan Welsh on Sonicbids Blog The sheer number of tasks that need to be completed on any given day can overwhelm anybody involved in music professionally. In today's industry, most musicians end up wearing many. Continue reading

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15 Simple Rules for Making It in the Music Industry [Bobby Borg]

By Bobby Borg on Sonicbids Blog There are literally hundreds of tips on making it in the music business, and we all know how overwhelming that can be. If you're wondering which. Continue reading

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How to Run a Proper Social Media Contest Your Fans Will Love

By Tyler Allen on Sonicbids Blog I had a guy approach my company about sponsoring a talent show. I always dig a good talent show, and it made sense with my work, so I. Continue reading

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4 Important Details That Should Never Be Left Out of Your Performance Contract

By Barry Heyman and Chris Tuthill on Sonicbids Blog A performance agreement is a deal that you, the performing artist, strike with a promoter or venue owner (also known as the purchaser). While. Continue reading

Guest Post on 11/24/2014 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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How to Connect With Influencers When You Have Zero Music Industry Contacts

[UPDATED] By Cortney Harding on Sonicbids Blog A few weeks ago, the New York Times ran a profile of theAudience, a firm that connects big brands to social media influencers. Gone are the days. Continue reading

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5 Steps To Music Licensing Success

By Tyler Allen on Sonicbids Blog In 2008, many a teenage heart was broken over indie-rock group The Format's break up. Soon after the split, singer Nate Ruess scored huge with a licensing deal for his. Continue reading

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Giving Music Journalists Lead Time To Ensure Maximum Press Coverage

By Jamie Ludiwg from the Sonicbids Blog. When it comes to coverage, "lead time," or the amount of advance notice a publication needs to assign an article before its run. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/26/2014 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

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