Preparing your music for a successful release. Whenever you release new music, you don’t want it to just be AVAILABLE on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. You want people … Continue reading
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Why new musicians MUST put out a single FIRST
If you’ve never released music before, you have to start with a single song. Artists at the major label level usually put out a single first, unless they’re dropping one … Continue reading
How to Build a Strategy for Releasing a Single Song
How to plan your next single release: promotion and distribution tips for a standalone track. It all starts with a song. You write a song, or you find a song; … Continue reading
What is a single?
The single is the oldest format in recorded music. We review its history from analog to digital and how it has changed (and stayed the same) through the years. Continue reading
Seven reasons to release a single
The streaming era is driven by singles, which means you should be releasing standalone tracks. But let me clarify something upfront: Albums are still important. The album format gives you … Continue reading
7 things every musician should do before releasing a single
In our current world of short attention spans, releasing music more frequently can play a significant factor in your success. Platforms like Spotify and YouTube reward artists who put out … Continue reading
Why you should NEVER link to your singles on Spotify
Yes, you should be releasing singles on Spotify, but don’t ever link to them! This might sound like crazy talk, and maybe I’ve sensationalized the headline a bit, but here’s … Continue reading
Building an incremental album with singles
Earlier this month we talked about ten different kinds of singles you can release — and ten strategies for releasing your music. Today we’ll talk about the incremental album. It’s … Continue reading
10 steps to building a single release campaign
[This article was written by Dae Bogan and it originally appeared on his website.] The music industry is full of mystery. From the complexities of royalty calculations to the fundamental … Continue reading
How to choose the right song for your single and video
[The following is an excerpt from Tamiko Hope’s book “The Indie Insider: 10 Key Facts From Music Industry Insiders.“] What makes a great lead single and video? Understanding who you … Continue reading