We have said it time and time again that the most important piece of reaching a successful music career is consistently putting in work towards a big picture plan. Current alt-rock darlings The Unlikely Candidates have been at it since 2008. Their dedication and work ethic has been second to none. Kyle Morris, lead singer […]
No matter how many conversations I have with fellow artists, they always say Twitter is their least favorite, and least used social media tool. Some artists admit that they don’t get it, while others think 140 characters just isn’t enough to make a point. Whatever the reason, it’s pretty safe to say that artists who […]
You’ve spent countless hours and an even more countless amount of blood, sweat, and tears making your first album. Now, it is time to release it to the world so that hundreds, thousands, or even millions of people can hear it. So, what’s the secret to getting all those listeners? The truth is the musicians […]
Musicians can – and should invest – in their personal brand online. In addition to creating amazing music, they need to take the time and ensure they have a great website, social media platforms etc. For the longest time, musicians thought of their work in these terms: “I make great music and people will come.” […]
You can’t just turn the internal tap on and suddenly become inspired. It’s got to come from somewhere. There are many reasons why inspiration can dry out, from feeling too much stress to getting too comfortable. When you’ve got that fire in your belly though, you feel like there’s nothing that can get in the way […]
Every musician needs to build a community. It doesn’t matter if you’re a struggling artist trying to promote on a budget, or a veteran in the music business, anyone can benefit from building a community. The future for marketing will be in community building. And, the type of community artists need to build needs to […]
-Guest Post by Matt Bacon Every band wants to know – how do I get better reviews and more press? Do I need to hire PR? And this is a great question! You see – most bands need to be hiring PR – that is to say, someone whose job it is to get them […]
*Guest Post from Chris Fox Hello, I’m Chris Fox. I’ve been playing music in punk rock bands since I was twelve years old. At thirty-five I still learn new things about music, traveling, guitar, and business every day. I’ve been touring nearly full-time for a decade, solo, and with my bands Vampirates and Boss’ Daughter. […]
