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
Is Twitter only interested in the Rich and Famous? Maybe that’s why growth is flat.
Last month Twitter announced plans to open up the application process for verified accounts (Twitter accounts that have that little blue “verified” badge) to people and companies of public interest. … Continue reading
Musicians: 7 Best Practices for Instagram Hashtags You Need to Know
[This article originally appeared on the Sonicbids Blog.] Hashtags are much more relevant on Instagram than other social media sites like Facebook, so if you’re actively using Instagram to connect … Continue reading
Get caught up on the modern music industry with these 10 podcast episodes!
The best of The Future of What, a weekly radio program about the music industry for insiders, outsiders, and outliers. I’ve spent 20 years in music, first as a drummer … Continue reading
I wanted to spend $40 at your show last night but instead I spent $0
I went to see a great, great band last night – a band that I already know and have seen live before, but am still not fully engaged in a … Continue reading
David Bowie’s advice to artists: never get comfortable
The most important thing you need to remember as an artist, according to David Bowie: “Never work for other people at what you do. Always remember that the reason that … Continue reading
How to get YouTube to promote your videos
This article originally appeared on QuarterLab. One of the most effective ways to increase your video view count is to have YouTube recommend your videos and promote them on their … Continue reading
What size t-shirts should your band be selling? And how many should you order of each?
For an act that regularly performs live, t-shirts are a MUST at the merch table. If you have the time and skill to screen print your own shirts, awesome. But … Continue reading
A hidden world of better paying gigs
How to make money as a musician: listening audiences and guaranteed paychecks What’s a good-paying gig for you these days? I’m always amazed when local musicians in my area talk … Continue reading
Are you REALLY ready to be your own record label?
“Do you still need a record label?” According to Portia Sabin (president of Kill Rock Stars and host of ‘The Future of What’) and all three of her guests on … Continue reading
Huge keynote speakers announcement for the DIY Musician Conference
Meet our keynote speakers for the 2016 DIY Musician Conference We’re excited to announce our keynote lineup for the 2016 DIY Musician Conference, hand-selected by us. Get to know them … Continue reading