The 11 Best Music-Themed Coloring Books for Kids (and, Sure, Adults Too)
We don’t care if you’re 5 or 55, if you want to color your favorite artists in to show your fan dedication, that’s awesome. Here are some of our faves.
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How to Use Next Big Sound to Grow Your Fanbase
We’re all about the data analytics-powered insight that Next Big Sound provides. Here are some strategies to making the most out of their metrics.
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The Definitive Guide to Running a Successful DIY Public Relations Campaign
Spearheading your own PR campaign is no easy task. Putting the necessary tools in place requires a lot of grit, determination, and old fashioned time and effort. I won’t lie and say it will be easy or that it’s something you can learn in a few weeks. This is something that takes months to really perfect if…
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8 Inspiring Books for the DIY Musician’s Shelf
We don’t always have all the answers, so it’s great to have a fully-stocked bookshelf to inspire us musicians to get through hard creative times.
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10 Hilariously Bad Examples of Product Placement in Music Videos
Join us as we examine the most blatant examples of product placement in pop music, and break down the fine line between selling and selling out.
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The Best Way to Promote a Release Last Minute
It happens. Your record sounds great and you’re excited to launch, but you forgot to leave ample time to plan a promo strategy. We got you.
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4 Ways to Celebrate Halloween with Your Fans
Halloween is right around the corner! Are you ready? Got plans to perform live or throw a listening party somewhere? As with any holiday, the opportunity to do a little something special for your fans is not to be overlooked. In fact, Halloween is prime time for breaking routine, having a little fun, and connecting…
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Iceland’s Pop New Wave: 10 Artists Poised to Burst the Arctic Bubble This Year
Here are ten new artists breaking the scene wide open in Iceland right now who we’re sure will be landing on North American shores soon!
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We Tried Playing “Music for Dogs” to a Dog. Turns Out, He Didn’t Care.
A deep exploration of YouTube and Spotify playlists made to calm dogs down in the home. But do they work? Find out with our experiment.
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10 Essential Music Conferences Coming Up in 2019
The year’s half over but tons of great conferences are still ahead. Here are our favorite North American music gatherings that you need in your calendar.
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8 Great College Towns to Plan Your Next Tour Around
Planning your next cross-country tour? Here are 8 cities where you’re guaranteed a great, youthful, and excited audience, and a variety of spaces to boot.
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Our 11 Favorite Blogs for Discovering New Hip-Hop Tracks
The world’s favorite music genre is bound to have a ton of different websites offering their takes and their picks. We highlight 11 of our faves.
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The Benefits of Releasing Your Music on Cassette
Thinking of releasing your next album yourself? Consider putting it out on cassette, this analog format has been making a comeback and we’re fans.
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6 Creative Ways to Help Support Indie Artists Right Now
We’re not out of this pandemic yet, and artists everywhere are still struggling — beyond buying albums, how else can you help support?
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6 Ways to Cut Through the Noise With Your New Release
With so much new music coming out every week it’s getting harder and harder to cut through all that noise out there. Here’s how you can slice right through.
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Why Having a Mentor Is Important (and How You Can Find Yours)
Working with a mentor can mean the difference between success in failure at meeting and exceeding your goals. Here’s how to find your next mentor or coach.
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How You Define “Success” Says Everything About Whether You’ll Actually Succeed
An OpEd exploring why it’s crucial to take the reigns of success in your own hands, and make it exactly what it needs to be, for you.
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How to Stay Motivated, Even When You Feel Like the Biggest Sack of Potatoes Ever
Motivating yourself is hard right now — whether your shows are cancelled or your studio sessions remain impossible with social distancing — but we can help.
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6 Things Every Crowdfunding Campaign Needs to Succeed
Don’t make the mistake of running a crowdfunding campaign with little or no planning. Take the time to put these 6 things in place, and you’ll succeed.
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5 Ways to Show Up That Aren’t Just Instagram Live
During this pandemic, social media has become super saturated by artists of all kinds — break through the noise with some of these Instagram tips.
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What a Publicist Does and Does Not Do for an Artist
If you’re thinking of hiring a PR consultant or publicist for your next release, here are some important things to keep in mind first.
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How to Network in Today’s (Online) Music Industry
Without live gigs and conferences meetup events, how do musicians get to network with one another online? Here are some thoughts.
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North America’s Most Beautiful Arts and Music Residencies
Planning to take your creative or compositional practice out of the house sometime soon? These gorgeous residency locations will have your jaw on the floor.
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How to Beat Imposter Syndrome and Comparisonitis for Good!
Imposter Syndrome is the feeling that you don’t belong in your community of peers, or that you don’t deserve something. But you do—here’s how to beat it.
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6 Great Online Music Forums to Visit if You’re Stuck in a Jam
Need help on a project, or buying a new piece of gear, or even deciphering your favorite band’s lyrics? Forums are where people go to help one another.
