Today, it’s much easier for individual musicians and bands to develop a fanbase. No longer do they need to depend on record companies to do this. The tools and strategies are available for all. However, there is a fair amount of work to do in order to accomplish having a devoted fan base that actively […]
Recording and promoting a new album is expensive. Really expensive. For instance, independent Brooklyn-based hiphop artist Radamiz, recently self-released his latest album “Writeous.” In an interview with hiphop blog DJ Booth, he noted the entire project cost $14,450 to record, produce, and promote. While less than big-budget major label projects, it’s still a big chunk of change […]
The music industry is rapidly changing due to digital music streaming. Listeners go the Internet to connect and listen to music and musicians are working with companies to get their songs out to many people. Various digital services are flourishing and changing the way the industry treats musicians and streaming services because of these behaviors. […]
Want to make music? To be your own boss? Work flexible hours? Then becoming a music production writer may just be your calling. A job that boasts a good steady income, flexible hours and creative freedom, music production writing allows for someone to work from the comfort of their own home, on something they care […]
We’ve all been there. Sitting at a keyboard, tapping your eraser on a piece of staff paper and waiting for something to inspire you, a place to begin. You know you have a unique gift and a message, but your not sure how to kick it off. Here are some great tips from wonderful songwriters […]
From as far back as the 18th century, musicians used songwriting and melodies to draw attention to the injustices pressed upon the lower rungs of society. In churches, factories and fields, songs rallied women at the height of the suffrage movement, unionized illiterate workers, and protested slavery. Why We Need Stories It was the 1960s, with the […]
Releasing music quickly can be a great method of making sure that fans and new listeners hear you. Music platforms like Youtube and Spotify allow artists to release music whenever they want. While it is great to release music frequently, you shouldn’t go crazy with full releases. However, it is great to focus on getting […]
I was recently talking to an independent artist about promoting his new album and the music strategy he was going to use. I suggested that a PR agency is a good way of getting his music out there. He looked at me as if I was mad and flat out rejected the idea. Attention all […]
Bruno Mars is celebrating a clean sweep of the Grammys last week, having walked away with awards for Song of the Year (“That’s What I Like”), Record of the Year (“24K Magic”), and Album of the Year. But did you know he started his career out of the limelight, writing songs for others? Among his […]
Coming up with an idea for lyrics to a song can be hard. In fact, no one ever said songwriting would be easy. It’s a skill that takes people time to master and also the reason you see numerous musicians working together with others to make sure a song comes out perfect. However, if you’re […]
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