How to make your pre-save campaign
John, an indie artist with 13M+ streams, shares how to make your pre-save campaign work better.
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Email Marketing for Musicians: A Guide to Growing Your Fanbase and Boosting Revenue
Social media is the music marketing equivalent of busking on the street. Contending with shifting algorithms and a constant stream of content is like vying for the attention of passersby. You might catch a smile or a dollar in your guitar case, but you donât have a listenerâs undivided attention. Thatâs where email marketing comes in. Email marke…
If It Scares You to Share It⌠Itâs Probably Worth It.
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How This Artist Manager Deepens the Fan Relationship and Prioritizes Mental Health
This week on the New Music Business podcast, Ari sits down with Jaclyn OâConnell, a digital marketer, creative strategist, artist manager, and founder of Bittersweet Media and Good Grief Management. Jaclyn has provided creative marketing solutions and hands-on artist management for artists and labels of all scales and sizesâfrom emerging artists t…
The Complete YouTube Ad Guide for eCommerce
Do you visually explain your e-commerce product to buyers? Most consumers, therefore, use YouTube to research products before making a purchase. Millions of eyes are on YouTube exploring products. You can reach your customers by doing YouTube marketing for e-commerce products. Your product may have potential, but is it getting in front of the inte…
Music video magic for every artist, every budget â with Music Video Marketplace
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Making a music video used to mean big budgets, long lead times and a whole lot of stress â especially if youâre an independent artist. But in the age of TikTok and YouTube, musicians need to move fast and look good doing it…
Erica Mason on her mental health journey đ¤
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, weâre back with TuneCore artist @Ericamasonmusic to talk about her own mental health journey. Tap in to check out what Erica had to say! .. TuneCore empowers artists, labels and managers to upload unlimited releases on all of the worldâs most popular digital music stores and social platforms, including S…
How independent creators are driving business innovation in 2025
Independent creators redefine industries with fresh ideas, tech-savvy tools, and bold approaches. Theyâre reshaping business models while embracing digital platforms to reach audiences worldwide…
The Secret to Drakeâs Bouncy Flow (Rap Flow Tutorial)
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Meta, TikTok, Spotify & New Rules of Soft Power [Mark Mulligan]
Soft power hasnât disappeared – itâs just moved online, where tech companies now shape what we watch, share, and care about. Behind the screens, writes Mark Mulligan of MIDiA. algorithms are quietly rewriting the rules of culture. The post Meta, TikTok, Spotify & New Rules of Soft Power [Mark Mulligan] appeared first on Hypebot. …
How Many Streams Do You Need to Go Gold or Platinum? RIAA Certification Guide for Indie Artists.
Have you ever dreamed of putting a platinum or gold plaque on your wall? While the old music industry revolved around physical sales that heavily favored major labels, today’s streaming-driven certification process is creating real opportunities for indie artists to hit these major milestones. In this post, weâll explain exactly how many str…
Does the AI Moratorium Present an Opportunity for Big Tech? A potential risk factor draft for Google
So imagine what the Really Big Tech AI platforms will say in their shareholder communications if the AI Safe Harbor Moratorium passes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. I canât wait. They could just get naked and dance around a drum circle chanting WEâRE RICH! Or they could just let the lawyers have all the fun: Risk Factor â AI Moratorium …
Update: SoundCloud AI Training Allegations
đ˘ Get All My Free Stuff: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/tmainsider> đ¤ My New Music Video: https://youtu.be/qrkWrnN2FI8?si=MlA93p3bXXaDX7UZ In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses a major update to SoundCloudâs terms of service after a recent controversy involving AI training and mu…
Non-musician on AI: âImplausibleâ for artists to consent
Image credit: Ugur Akdemir As artificial intelligence continues to develop, the concerns of the creative industry compound. Governments have been slow to act to the quickly developing industry and now a non-musician is speaking against artist protection. The dissenter is Nick Clegg, once leader of the Liberal Democrat party in the UK…
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EU artists generated more than $1.8 billion on Spotify in 2024, up 15% YoY
Spotify has published Loud & Clear stats for the EU Source…
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Itâs where Oasis were discovered â and where Radiohead only ever drew 150 people. Insiders and regulars like KT Tunstall explain why the live music venue is so loved by audience and artists âLewis Capaldi said to me recently: âAll I ever wanted was to get my name on the steps at King Tutâs,ââ says Judith Atkinson, one half of the couple behind the…
Looking for insight: Whatâs it like being a Senior Art Director at an indie music label?
Hi everyone, Iâm a writer working on a novel, and one of the main characters is a Senior Art Director at an independent music label. Iâm hoping to portray her role in a realistic and respectful way, and Iâd love to get some insight from people who work (or have worked) in or around indie labels. If anyone here has experience with visual/creative …
I Made This Creative Mistake for Years – So YOU Don’t Have To!
Music Marketing Podcast with Bob Baker
Send me a text message Get your free copy of my new guide, “The IMPACT Formula: 6 Steps to Grow an Audience, Make an Impact, and Leave a Legacy” at https://BobBakerInspiration.com/impact For years, I kept my creative passions in separate boxes â music over here, comedy over there, teaching in another corner. It wasnât until I stopped com…
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đ¨ Limited-Time Offer! đ¨ Get a FLAT 15% DISCOUNT on all SoundCloud Promotion Services from May 27 to June 5 at Music Promotion Club! Grab the deal now: https://musicpromotion.club/ đ§ Whether you’re an indie artist or a rising star, our SoundCloud promotion packages are built to grow your audience with real, organic listeners. Boost your plays,…
Release Yourself Radio Show 1232
Release Yourself with world renowned DJ, Producer, Radio and Podcast host Roger Sanchez. More Roger Sanchez on http://rogersanchez.com Roger Sanchez Live In The Mix from Glitterbox, Seoul, KoreaTracklist currently unavailable*Please note this show may contain curse words and offensive language* …
Tencent Music buys Hybeâs remaining stake in SM Entertainment
Early in 2023, a K-Pop takeover battle was raging as South Korean firms Hybe and Kakao vied to acquire majority stakes in SM Entertainment. The post is from Music Ally. …
NPR Sues Trump Over Executive Order to Cut Federal Funding
Photo Credit: James Cridland / CC by 2.0 National Public Radio (NPR) is suing President Trump over his executive order to cease federal funding for nonprofit broadcasters, including NPR and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). The lawsuit was filed on Tuesday in federal court in Washington, D.C. According to NPR and three other public radio s…
SongCast New Music â Week of June 2, 2025
SongCast Music Distribution Blog
Welcome to the SongCast New Music Showcase! Every week, we give you a sampling of new music that we have recently added to our distribution network. Follow us on Spotify for weekly playlists of the best new indie music from around the world! Scroll down for descriptions of some of the artists featured on this weekâs New Continue Reading The p…
Finding Clients As A Producer with X O’Connor
In this episode of the Made It In Music Podcast, X OâConnor sits down to unpack the real-life strategies behind finding clients as a producer. X shares practical advice on building a strong portfolio, showing up online in an intentional way, and marketing yourself without feeling salesy. He also talks about the power of being genuine, how confidenc…