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29 ways to promote your new music today
29 Ways to Promote Your New Music Today Looking to get your music in front of more listeners? A strong release strategy is essential, but experimenting with different marketing tactics … Continue reading
The Ultimate Guide to Video for Musicians in 2026
This blog was updated on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Introduction Do music videos still matter? The short answer is yes, but the role of the music video has changed since … Continue reading
The Benefits of a Music Landing Page: Promote your music with HearNow
Whether you’re an active musician maintaining countless pages to manage your music career or a new artist looking to make a splash with your debut release, a centralized music landing … Continue reading
5 Things Musicians Get Wrong About Advertising
Unleash the full potential of music advertising and propel your career to new heights by challenging these common misconceptions. Continue reading
Why Releasing Singles Matters (And How to Do It Right) – Part I
Releasing a single song might seem simple—record it, upload it, and wait for streams to roll in. But in today’s fast-moving music industry, a strategic approach to singles is essential … Continue reading
9 Things to Expect When You Market Your Music
Marketing your music can be a nerve-wracking experience, especially if it’s your first time. You’re putting your new music in the spotlight, and it’s going to get a reaction. Music … Continue reading
How to Promote Your Music on TikTok
Promote your music on TikTok and Get Noticed TikTok is not only a social media phenomenon, it’s also a platform driving massive music success. In fact, major labels are now looking … Continue reading
How to Release Music in 2023
If you’re releasing music in 2023, you’ll need much more than marketing mechanics and rote release strategies. Want to bring the magic? Continue reading
The New Way to Think About Music Videos
The traditional music video is dead (and that’s a good thing). The rise of TikTok and Reels coincided with the demise of long-form music videos. And yet many artists still … Continue reading