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
Everything you need to know about PROs (Performing Rights Organizations)
Ok, sure — if you’re going into entertainment or IP law, there’s plenty more to understand about PROs and the intricacies of music publishing. But for your average independent musician, understanding … Continue reading
Are young bands concerned with the wrong things?
Artistic integrity VERSUS pleasing “hip blogs” In a recent interview, NIN-frontman Trent Reznor said, “I get the sense that a lot of bands today are designing themselves to get a good … Continue reading
Make your shows shine with these simple EQ tricks
[This article was written by Alex Andrews of Ten Kettles Development.] The equalizer (EQ) is a very powerful tool that is EVERYWHERE. Seriously. Open up iTunes and click on the … Continue reading
How to use bonus tracks to sell more albums
Why you should release two versions of your album, one for streaming and one for purchase In a recent article on the Echoes Blog called “Optimize your digital music sales on … Continue reading
Gaining audience trust through witty on-stage banter
Breaking the Fourth Wall [This article was written by guest contributor Corey Dieckman of the bands Honduran and Great Wilderness.] The first time I attended a legitimately D.I.Y. house show it happened to be … Continue reading
There are only nine kinds of songs
There are only 26 letters; there are only 12 notes; and there are only 9 kinds of lyrics. They fit into the following categories: 1. We broke up. 2. We’re breaking up. … Continue reading
Do traditional tours still make sense for independent artists?
[This article is written by guest contributor Jason Schellhardt, writer for the live entertainment concierge service Rukkus.] Few things in the music industry are more romanticized than the image of the … Continue reading
Liberating the introverted performing artist
Overcoming stage fright by playing live online concerts [This article was written by guest contributor James Wasem from Gigee.me] There are only a handful of people I know that claim … Continue reading
13 merch table basics for bands: if you’re not doing #5, you’re missing out on sales
Whether you’re doing a regional tour of 600-seater halls or playing monthly at a local coffee shop, your merch booth probably isn’t the first thing on your mind when you … Continue reading
What every musician should have when they hire a publicist
[The following is an excerpt from The StoryAmp Music Publicist Directory.] What will a publicist want you to have ready before your PR campaign starts? Though journalists and media producers … Continue reading