7 tips to strengthen your stage presence
While performing on a stage can be an exhilarating thrill ride for some, it can also tap into some of our greatest anxieties and insecurities. Here, we look at few. Continue reading
5 best practices for creating a band website in 2021
Although social media may seem like the primary way in which fans find and engage with artists, having an attractive, well maintained website is a must for serious musicians. Guest. Continue reading
You don’t need a computer to create professional sounding music
When most artists picture a modern recording recording studio, a computer is usually the central piece of technology, but recent innovations in tech have given music producers a few other. Continue reading
Is a strike by artists to protest streaming payouts inevitable?
As discontent brews among musicians against the pitiful payouts provided by streaming services, we explore what an artist ‘strike’ against streaming services might look like. Guest post from The Trichordist. Continue reading
What if Facebook never came back?
The recent Facebook outage might have some musicians wondering about how similar social media collapses could affect their marketing efforts and online presence moving forward. In this latest piece from. Continue reading
The 5 things you need to know about the economics of streaming music [Jay Gilbert]
Most artists and many in the music industry don’t begin to understand the economics of streaming. Highly respected music marketer Jay Gilbert dives in to explain streaming economics both as. Continue reading
New analysis proves power of playlist ranking, shows Spotify favors indie and female artists
A new study of Spotify’s New Music Friday playlists by the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management found that Spotify uses its platform to promote the underdog. While admittedly. Continue reading
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
Having a wide range of merch is important: Here’s why
When it comes to selling merch, don’t make the mistake of putting all your eggs in one basket. Variety is the name of the game when it comes to getting. Continue reading
Last week in music industry commentary
In our music commentary section last week, industry experts weighed in on the economics of music, separating toxic artists from their art, what the Facebook outage revealed about needing a. Continue reading