Your Spotify artist profile isn’t just a placeholder—it’s your storefront, your press kit, your digital merch table, and your virtual … Continue reading
Why you need a live performance checklist for your next gig
Have you ever played a sold-out gig in which you didn’t sell as much merch as you would have expected? Have you ever performed in front of a seemingly enthusiastic … Continue reading
Stop using the phrase “rock star” to describe people who aren’t rock stars
I went to a job-related training class a few weeks back, and upon successful completion of the course, one of our instructors informed us that we were all “rock stars.” … Continue reading
A letter to a young songwriter, from Mary Gauthier
[This post is part of a series of letters from established artists to young musicians. We’re honored to have the incredible singer/songwriter Mary Gauthier contribute the very first entry.] “Nearly … Continue reading
5 reasons why you need to print posters for your next show
[This article was written by Jonathan Sexton, co-founder of Bandposters.] So you booked a tour, 12 dates along the east coast, and you’re hitting the road in a couple months. … Continue reading
5 ways to make more sync money from your music
CD Baby has paid $1.2 million in sync licensing revenue to independent artists. Are you earning as much as you can? As this story from Digital Music News reveals, artists are earning more money … Continue reading
What to expect at your very first show
[This article was written by guest contributor Corey Dieckman of the bands Honduran and Great Wilderness.] Life outside the basement It’s your first show as a band and you are really excited. Maybe … Continue reading
Everything you wanted to know about musical instrument insurance
[This article is a guest contribution from Molly Nagel-Driessen of GearTrack.] At GearTrack we hear a lot of stories about instrument theft. For many musicians, they turn to benefit shows, Kickstarter … Continue reading
This is Matt, and he was the key to your band’s success
Meet Matt. He saw your band play last night. He loved you. He said so on Facebook.
How bands can make the most of their time at a music festival
The International Folk Alliance Conference was just a couple weeks ago. The music portion of SXSW is right around the corner. And pretty soon music festival season will be in … Continue reading
Storytelling Is Key to Music Marketing
Music marketing is more important now than ever before. Making a lasting first impression before your song even starts can mean the difference between stardom and obscurity. This rings especially … Continue reading