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Music Streaming Trends to Watch for in 2024
2024 is finally here, and that means once again the industry is about to overflow with new tech, tools, trends and more. As an independent musician, that means you’ve got more to learn and even more to grow. To help you ride the wave of what’s to come, here are some of the biggest music […]
5 music marketing mistakes to avoid – ReverbNation Blog
You can create the best tracks in the world, but they won’t go very far without good music marketing. That’s true for artists at all levels. If you consider the careers of your musical heroes, I’ll bet most of them were the beneficiaries of good music marketing. The blog article from ReverbNation, titled “5 Music Marketing […]
Indie Music Resource – 100 Tips To Market Your Music (Part 2)
Yes that’s right… As promised here is the second part of “100 Ways To Market Your Music” by the guys at the (unfortunately now defunct) independent music resource and community website Artistopia. Read “100 Tips To Market Your Music (Part 1)” 100 Tips to Market Your Music (Part 2)By Artistopia Need ideas on how to spread the news that […]
Indie Music Resource – 100 Tips To Market Your Music (Part 1)
Marketing your music online can be pretty tricky if you’re not sure what to do but this huge list of “100 Tips To Market Your Music” published by indie music resource site Artistopia (unfortunately now defunct) can certainly lay a solid foundation for any beginning online music marketer to work from. This list was first published in 2007 and of course a lot […]
How To Set Better Goals As a Musician In 2024 – Symphonic Blog
2023 is finally a thing of the past! It’s been a long year, but it’s time to start looking towards the future. As a musician, it’s important to set goals for your career and create a plan to make them happen. The blog article titled “How to Set Goals as a Musician” by Randi Zimmerman […]
9 questions to ask if you want to accomplish more in music.
Many people have asked me what it takes to be more productive in their musical pursuits. The truth of the matter is that this can depend a lot on the individual and their existing habits. The article “9 Questions to Ask if You Want to Accomplish More in Music” by David Andrew Wiebe on Bandzoogle […]
How Often Should I Release Music? | Two Story Melody
Today’s Big Question: how often should you, a musician working on gaining momentum, building an audience, and otherwise filling your big head full of steam, be releasing music? The article from Two Story Melody, “How Often Should I Release Music?”, delves into the nuances of music release frequency and strategy for artists aiming to build […]
Mastering the Art of Negotiation: Essential Skills for Success
Negotiation is often understood as the process where two or more parties, bearing their individual aspirations and limitations in mind, communicate to find common ground and achieve a mutually beneficial result. The article from LifeDev.net, titled “Mastering the Art of Negotiation: Essential Skills for Success,” offers a comprehensive guide on the art of negotiation, emphasizing […]
Artificial Intelligence and the music industry in 2023
Music industry experts CMU take a deep-dive look at everything that happened in AI and the music business during 2023. Bookmark this for later! The article from Complete Music Update, titled “Artificial Intelligence and the music industry in 2023,” authored by Chris Cooke, delves into the evolving relationship between AI and the music industry throughout […]
Best Place to Upload Music for Indie Musicians.
Here’s a shocking statistic: Music streaming makes up 84 percent of music industry revenue in the US. In other words: the vast majority of people listen to music via streaming services like SoundCloud, Spotify, and Apple Music. This also means if you’re not streaming your music you’re missing out. The article from Disc Makers Blog, […]