Becoming an entrepreneur in the digital age is simpler than ever. That doesn’t mean a lot of hard work doesn’t come after starting your company still, but creating a business is a fairly quick process these days. Building a record label is no different. Record labels can no longer survive the way they did just a few decades ago, so being a newer, smaller label can work in your advantage. …
We all know those bands that create that one great song and then we never hear from them again. All of the success and fame for a quick 15 minutes and the spotlight dims faster than it appeared. These artists are genuinely talented but one thing usually gets in the way and that’s branding. Branding is the key to longevity in the music industry. We’re rounding up some key tips …
Distribution is one of the most important things to consider when you’re a musician. With Spotify users growing daily, there is no doubt that Spotify playlists should be on your list of curators to reach out to for placement. The task can seem daunting at first glance. There are so many playlists curators and so many artists trying to get onto these playlists. But Spotify doesn’t have to be difficult. …
If you want to get your music heard by the masses, it’s not as simple as just making great music. While it’s true that the quality of your music is vital to your success, listeners today have access to a lot of music online. To be successful as an artist, you will have to give a strong effort to publicize your music once it is released. Fortunately, the Internet has …
Creating great music is only half the battle these days. With shrinking attention spans, artists’ must also find a way to grab the attention of people, create branding and invest in social media. Yes, the quality of music is highly important but if you have great music and no plan to get the right ears listening then you will, more than likely, be unsuccessful. Music is being released every day …
The most common mistake artists make is to not treat themselves as businesses. You should start your career as an artist just like you would start any other business, with clear goals and a business plan to take reasonable steps to move towards them. All goals are achievable with the right planning and hard work placed behind them. Whether your goal is to play stadiums or simply to have some …
Many musical artists run towards getting a PR campaign before they even have a solid foundation. Sure, you don’t need to have 100,000 subscribers to your YouTube channel or have huge events, but a little bit of effort to build your credibility in the music industry works as a great stepping stone to reach your goals. If you are an independent musician or band, then a PR campaign will be …
One of the best ways to get your music heard these days is by playlist promotion. If you can get your song on a Spotify playlist that reaches your target audience, you will be able to expand your fan base like never before. While having music on Spotify playlists will help you to gain attention in the industry, there are some simple tasks you can do alongside playlisting to add …
The new song from Los Angeles-based singer and songwriter Monday Justice is a fun, dance track and the first single from his forthcoming album titled MONDAY. Recently featured in indie music magazine Jamsphere, “Dance and Fall In Love” was described as: “…an absolutely phenomenal pop single – the perfect mix of catchy, upbeat, and clever. This is one fun and wonderful song as Monday Justice’s ability to update a kind …
The network that really imploded with musicians, businesses, and everyday people alike was founded in 2003 by Chris DeWolfe and Tom Anderson in Beverly Hills. Just under a year after its launch, it had a million unique visitors to the site. Among the reasons for its success for the way in which artists could update fans about shows, upload music and video, and have unique icons on their playlist bars. …
The wildly popular and easy to use device from Apple was revealed during October 2010 and has since become a pinnacle device for marketers, families, travelers, and artists all over the globe. Particularly the Mini and the Air models are ideal for looking at anything, playing games, or marketing productivity no matter where you are planted for the moment. The multi touch format of use and the ways it plays …