Getting It Done: Last week in D.I.Y. & Indie music
For those toughing it in the industry as independent musicians, we this week offer advice on how to invest in yourself as a musician, a guide to SMS marketing, the. Continue reading
REWIND: New music industry’s last week in review
In this flip back through the past week’s music industry news, we revisit the launch of Facebook Reels in the US, HIFI’s acquisition of The Music Fund, streaming’s triumph over. Continue reading
Next Big Sound shuttered, team to focus on Pandora AMP
Six years after it was acquired by Pandora, the music analytics platform Next Big Sound is shutting down. In an email to users, NextBigSound.com said that it will go dark. Continue reading
How I’m promoting my Sunday NYC show with Little Stranger [Kosha Dillz]
I am thinking of ways to promote my upcoming show on Sunday at Knitting Factory as an opener for my Charleston homies Little Stranger who are dealt with the unfortunate luxury problem; How to. Continue reading
How Scott Orr grew as an independent artist and launched a record label
In this edition of the Creative Cookbook, Canadian Musician Scott Orr, who was able to grow as an independent musician and launch a record label, shares with other artists how. Continue reading
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
3 ways most musicians waste time
As a band or artist, time is a highly coveted resource, and shouldn’t be squandered. Here, we look at three ways in which artists are using their time incorrectly. Guest. Continue reading
‘Save Our Stages Extension Act’ support grows
The National Independent Venue Association has thrown it’s weight behind a bipartisan bill aimed at extending the ‘Save Our Stages’ program, in part due to the initial program’s stilted rollout.. Continue reading
Last Week in Music Commentary
In our commentary section this week, we discussed how much other artists are making on Spotify, the case for still creating albums, and why artists collaborations matter. Curious how much. Continue reading