Whether you love it or hate it, social media is one of your best options when it comes to finding an audience for your songs and building a lasting fanbase. … Continue reading
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#332: 15 Email Marketing Mistakes Musicians Make
Email is still the most effective online communications channel you have to market your music, drive sales, and deepen your connection with fans. If that’s statistically true (and it is), … Continue reading
#331: 5 Things Musicians Should Leave Behind in 2023
Are you holding your own music back? Whenever we hear an artist rationalize why they haven’t achieved a certain level of success, it often seems like they’re getting in their … Continue reading
#330: 10 Ways to Build Anticipation for Your Music
There’s too much music out there now for an average listener to care about YOUR SONGS just because they’re available on streaming platforms. That’s why you need to create anticipation … Continue reading
#329: Releasing Music: Paid or Famous?
Would you rather earn a living from your music or gain massive reach on social and streaming? Of course those two things don’t HAVE to be at odds, but when … Continue reading
#328: A.I. and Music – Why Musicians Should Care!
Everyone is talking about A.I. — or “artificial intelligence” — and the impact it will have on musicians and artists. Will advanced machine-learning and information synthesis help usher in a … Continue reading
#327: The Key to Making More Money from Your Music
For independent artists, the most reliable way to earn a living from music isn’t streaming, social monetization, or even lucrative opportunities in sync licensing. It’s merch sales! In this episode, … Continue reading
#326: Gamifying Your Music Promotion Using Discord
Want to bring your listeners on a journey? To send them on an adventure that goes deeper than bonus “behind the music” content? How about a multi-player RPG your fans … Continue reading
#325: Releasing Music in 2023
If you’re releasing new music in 2023, of course you want it to “succeed” and reach as many listeners as possible! But you’ll need much more than checklists and rote … Continue reading
#324: Music Predictions for 2023
In some ways, 2022 felt like another year on pause. In other ways, the past 12 months passed in the blink of an eye. How did music trends (and the … Continue reading