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5 Reasons Music Compilations Belong On Your Radar

Source: HypeBot
July 30, 2015

With the increased presence of “mood" playlists on streaming services like Spotify, musical compilations have been becoming more and more popular. These compilations could represent one of the best ways for an artist to gain notice in 2015. Guest Post by Allison Pitts on The Daily Rind Right now, compilations are more popular than ever before. Just open Spotify’s homepage and you will find a plethora of playlists including “Mellow Beats,” “Creativity Boost,” “The Indie Mix” along with hundreds of others to ...

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8 Social Media Mistakes Musician Make

Source: HypeBot
July 29, 2015

Having a good social media strategy is important for any a band or artist, but cultivating a strong online presence can be difficult. Here are a few common pitfalls that should be avoided. Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 SocialTimes recently ran a post about the 8 social media mistakes that you can make, but the post was aimed strictly at traditional marketers. I've reposted them here with a music twist that specifically looks at artists and ...

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Tips For Touring Europe As A Musician

Source: HypeBot
July 25, 2015

Touring can be a difficult experience no matter where you are, but these difficulties are often magnified when said tour takes place in a foreign country. Here are a few tips for saving money and reducing stress when touring across the pond. Guest Post by Stephen Simmons on The DIY Musician One of the biggest questions I get asked from fellow artists is about playing Europe. I have been traveling in mainly Western Europe and doing music tours there once or ...

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Talking Artist Management With Adina Friedman [Megan Trainor, Lindsey Sterling]

Source: HypeBot
July 25, 2015

In this installment of Tunecore's Artist Management Series they speak with Adina Friedman, who was involved with the management of, among others, Meghan Trainor and violin sensation Lindsey Stirling. Guest Post by Kevin Cornell on Tunecore.com As we continue to plow through the month of July, we’re thrilled to offer the third installment in our “Artist Management Interview Series”, this week featuring Atom Factory‘s own Adina Friedman. Adina comes to the plate with prior experience working for Atlantic Records, Warner Music, and the Artist Organization. On ...

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Amp Up Your Production Value With YouTube Spaces

Source: HypeBot
July 24, 2015

Will YouTube see a return on its latest investment? In an effort to assist its creators in making original content with high production value, YouTube has begun opening resource centers to be used by its filmmakers, free of charge. Guest Post by Kevin McAdoo on The Daily Rind Just like any business operation, the basic workings of YouTube come down to the concept of “give and take.” While YouTube is indeed a transcending, real-time platform for content creators to share their videos with millions of viewers internationally, ...

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5 Tactics For Ensuring Your Music Lasts After It Is Released

Source: HypeBot
July 23, 2015

While many artists focus on building up the hype surrounding their album release, it takes a different sort of sustained effort to make sure your music has a long-lasting impact. Guest Post by Eric Bernsen on Sonicbids.com With months and sometimes even years going into the creation of a new body of work, it's an understood expectation that artists put together some sort of marketing plan in anticipation of their album release. And once your music is available, it feels like the ...

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4 Things Successful Musicians Do Differently

Source: HypeBot
July 21, 2015

When it comes to being a musician, there are both hobbyists and professionals. Here are some of the characteristics that the latter exhibit that allow them make a career in the music industry while others only dabble. Guest Post by Christina Occhina on Sonicbids.com There are plenty of musicians in the world, but there are undoubtedly a few things that truly set apart the “men from the boys," so to speak. Essentially, we're talking about the things that separate the professional musicians from ...

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Musicians: Changing The Money Talk

Source: HypeBot
July 21, 2015

For many musicians, it can often feel as though money (or a lack thereof) is controlling their lives. Here are a few tips on how to lessen financial anxiety when working in the music industry. Guest Post by Cheryl B. Engelhardt from Living On Gigging.com Money. At times, just the mere thought of it (managing it, finding it, and keeping it) can bring out the worst in me. As a touring musician, a singer/songwriter and a freelance composer, I have ...

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