AmericanaFest adds vaccine, testing mandates
AmericanaFest, the annual Nashville gathering of the growing Americana musician and industry tribe has become the first major US music conference to implement strict COVID protocols. That the Americana Music. Continue reading
A look inside The Orchard’s radio promo team for indie music
Radio remains an important determinate in the success of many artists, and VP of Promotion Billie Jean Sarullo and her team at indie distributor The Orchard is on the frontlines. Continue reading
How to draw more viewers for a music livestream
Just like performing a concert in person, artists going to the trouble of performing a livestream show want a large, engaged audience on the other side of the camera. Here. Continue reading
The major record labels now pull down $2.5 million an hour
While many artists continue to struggle financially in the new streaming economy, many major labels appear to be doing just fine, bringing in more than $20 billion in global revenue. Continue reading
SideDoor ‘Back To Live’ offers small grants to alternative music venues
Indie live music booking platform SideDoor is doing its part to jump-start post-COVID touring by offering financial support to alternative venues and promoters. Some of the most memorable gigs have. Continue reading
2M creators earn money via YouTube’s Partner Program ($7B in the last 3 months)
More than 2 million musicians and other creators are now earning money using YouTube’s Partner Program. Over the last three years, YouTube says that it has paid more than $30. Continue reading
Guide to self-publishing your own music
Although not for everyone, self-publishing your music brings with it a number of perks, giving you full control of where and how your music is used. Here, we break down. Continue reading
5 ways to use smart links to promote your music
Smart links serve as an incredibly valuable tool when it comes to promoting your music online, giving fans an easy route to accessing all facets of your web presence. In. Continue reading
A simple guide to DIY marketing for independent artists and producers
Here, we offer a comprehensive guide to the independent artists and producers out there, detailing how translate social media engagement into an actual revenue-generating fanbase. Guest post by Chris Carvalho. Continue reading
Music release strategy: How far in advance should you plan?
When it comes to releasing music, planning ahead is essential to a successful drop. But just when should that advance planning start? It might be sooner than you think… Guest. Continue reading
