The Art of Networking in the Music Industry
Here’s our ultimate guide to building your relationships and support network in an industry that can be all too cruel to the artists within.
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Become Your Tax Filer’s Favorite Artist Client (the Foolproof Way)
Cover your bases with the audit-friendly way to keep track of your business from an auditor. No accounting background? No problem.
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How to Create a Minimum Viable Brand (MVB) to Attract Fans
Based on a concept from The Lean Startup, using the MVB perspective can be an enormous asset for growing your indie music brand.
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How To Maximize Your Back Catalog While Working on New Releases
Need a promotional boost? Take your old songs out for a spin when you release a new one. Here are 7 unique ways to do it.
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Collaborative Songwriting: A Quick and Dirty Introduction to Using Split Sheets
Don’t let a “handshake agreement” destroy your chances of collecting royalties on a song that goes viral. Here’s how to protect yourself.
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Why Big Record Labels Are (Sorta) Useless These Days
Do artists really NEED a record label in 2022? If you’ve done what you need to attract a label you’ve probably already succeeded on your own!
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Helpful Tips for Using Playlists to Market Your New Release
You’ve released a new song, but nobody outside of your own fan community is hearing it. Enter, playlists: the best tool for music discovery.
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Why Are Small Music Venues Closing Down?
A brief guest OpEd on the link between gentrification and the COVID-19 pandemic that has artists and live music spaces struggling to survive.
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How AI Art Can Build a Strong Aesthetic For Your Music Brand
Algorithmically created graphic artwork is here — while it might not yet be ready for the gallery, it could be perfect for your next project.
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How to Book a Tour Without a Booking Agent
Today’s featured guest post is an ode to DIY tour booking, and how independent artists can level up and get back into the driver’s seat.
