here’s the latest social media updates for music artists Music Industry Hey friends, Here’s the latest updates for this week. Instagram surprisingly releases a new hashtag button This news genuinely surprised me. Hashtags used to be the lifeblood of organic exposure on Instagram but they have recently become next to useless. I mean, even Instagram’s … Read more
The Power of Organic Social Media Content for Musicians (AKA How To Find Fans For FREE) arielpublicity For any musician who wants to make this their lifelong career and not just a hobby (heck, even if you do just want it to be a hobby) social media isn’t just a pastime; it’s a vital tool. … Read more
Mastering Social Media Pre-Release Promotions for Your Upcoming Album DottedMusic If you’re an artist gearing up for an album release, the whirlwind of excitement and anticipation can often be accompanied by the daunting challenge of marketing it effectively, especially in the all too crowded digital space. For many, the questions boil down to, “How do … Read more
Advice for Independent Artist! #musicmarketing #shorts Tottywat Music Marketing … 11 Top Songs About Being 32 Years Old Music Industry How To There are a number of songs about being 32 years old, covering the ups and the downs of being in your fourth decade of life. From rock anthems to heartfelt ballads, these songs … Read more
5 New Things about Streaming Platforms Every Musician Should Know ReverbNation Music platforms are rolling out a lot of big things this quarter, from new royalty proposals, to new playlist formats, to new data features. Let’s catch up on five of the biggest recent developments in music streaming. And to make it easy, here’s a … Read more
The Ultimate Guide to Music Publicity Excerpt How to Find, Research, & Hire a Music Publicist arielpublicity My team and I speak to a lot of musicians who want to hire a music publicist. Remember, as the artist, you are the buyer, and if you are shopping for a music publicist, you’re in the driver’s … Read more
10 essential online music marketing tools Bandzoogle Here’s a list of online music marketing tools for independent musicians and bands to help you cut through the noise and find fans. How This Song Got 12 Million Spotify Streams In 6 Months Video by Andrew Southworth Here’s how we got this song 12 million Spotify streams … Read more
Why you’re not getting more streams RouteNote Blog Image credit: Tanner Boriack We wish that it was as simple as making great music to finding success. There’s more to it than just recording your hit track and then releasing it worldwide through RouteNote. If you’re not finding the audience you deserve then it’s time to … Read more
Why are musicians often underpaid by the video game industry?Hypebot The video game industry is larger than the film and TV industries combined. Despite this, most composers creating original video game music are not paid the same as they would be doing the same work for films and TV shows… Chuck Aly Named President/COO Of … Read more
6 Great Music Marketing HacksHypebotThese six music marketing tips from our friends at ReverbNation will help you impress listeners, gain new fans, and get you closer to success. You’ve heard all the usual music marketing advice. Stay active on social media. Promote your music but not too much. Build your brand but be responsible about … Read more