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
Here’s how we got the new Shannon Curtis record on the charts
Getting on the charts (it’s not that hard to do, and you can do it too). A couple weeks ago, my wife Shannon’s new record debuted on Nielsen’s Top New … Continue reading
Pokémon Go for music promotion?
Music venue uses Pokémon Go to attract listeners Remember when the Internet was going to be the ultimate tool for anti-commercialism and anarchy? Now instead it’s an advertiser’s dream come true, with … Continue reading
2 ways to perform at the DIY Musician Conference
You’ve got TWO ways to show us what you got. Make sure you don’t miss your chance! The open mic at Bottom Lounge The CD Baby DIY Musician Conference kicks … Continue reading
The 3 things you should do right away when trying to “break into” a new music scene
Moving to a different town can be difficult enough, but it’s even more daunting if you’re a musician who wants to lay down some roots in a music scene that’s totally new to … Continue reading
10 music marketing lessons I learned from Lisa Lepine
Last week the music community of Portland, Oregon lost one of its true gems: Lisa Lepine, the “ProMotion Queen.” Lisa — in her various roles as manager, festival booker, promotion … Continue reading
Track Spark’s new sweepstakes for producers
Our friends at Track Spark are doing a new giveaway of recording gear! Everyone that enters — from now until the end of July — will receive a sample music producer’s … Continue reading
The 3 biggest mistakes independent artists make
[This article was written by Keith Coston, a music producer and head of Keef Keyz Productions. It was originally published on KeefKeyz.com.] I can’t believe how many artists are unaware … Continue reading
6 keys to a good residency gig for musicians
Turning your residency into a fan ritual! Residency gigs — where you perform on a regular basis at the same venue — give you a great way to “stretch out” musically, build … Continue reading
Twitter VS. Facebook: Which is better for musicians?
In this video/blog post, I will discuss why you should begin with Twitter over Facebook when you first start out promoting your music online. Just before I begin the lesson, … Continue reading
Why you should share YouTube playlist links (and how)
Don’t lose your YouTube viewers to OTHER suggested channels It’s a good idea to put all your YouTube videos into a playlist of one kind or another. These playlists could … Continue reading