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The Upside To Releasing Your Music On Cassette
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As with so many trends, how we consume music can seem as cyclical as anything else, as most recently evidenced by the resurgence of cassette tapes. Much like vinyl, this seemingly antiquated format has been making something of comeback of late, and there are a few good reasons why. Guest post by Angela Mastrogiacomo of Soundfly's Flypaper Everything that was once old becomes new again. First it was vinyl and now we want to make a case for a medium ...
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Why Streaming Royalties Will Always Stay Too Low To Make A Living Off Of [Video]
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Disc Maker's Tony van Veen details why he believes that streaming services will never pay independent artists enough in royalties for them to make a comfortable living in the way that physical CD sales once did. Guest post by Tony van Veen of Disc Makers I’m afraid I have bad news, Tony… If you were hoping to get paid a higher royalty by Spotify, Apple, Amazon, and the other streaming companies, it ain’t gonna happen. I’ve been in this business ...
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How to Take Care Of Yourself, Your Music Career [VIDEO]
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No matter where you turn, people are always telling you to work harder in pursuit of success, but the reality is that it can be just as important to take time off from your work, and nonstop hustling can be detrimental in the long run. Guest post by James Shotwell of Haulix Everywhere you look, people are encouraging you to work harder, but there is more to life and success in music than grinding yourself to death. The world is ...
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How To Write Improved Subject Lines That Get Your Promos Opened
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Inundated as we all with a constant barrage of emails, chances are high that any promo email you send will be ignored and never opened. Unless, that is, you're able to craft a subject line that's truly masterful. Here, we review the different types of attention grabbing subject line. Guest post from Promoly How many unopened emails are currently in your inbox? 200? 600? Or perhaps, you’re on a few different mailing lists – 1,653 then? And that’s after doing ...
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Best Career Advice That Nobody In Music Takes Seriously
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While much of the advice that is dispensed to those looking to develop their music industry career emphasizes the importance of the hustle and maintaining forward momentum at all times, but new evidence is emerging that such a mentality is actually harmful to artist's mental and physical health. Guest post by James Shotwell of Haulix The best advice for avoiding burnout and developing your career requires the least amount of work. We live in the ‘motivation age.’ Whether it be ...
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How Music Distribution Works In The Modern Entertainment Business [VIDEO]
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While music distribution seems like it should be a simple, straightforward process with just a few steps, the reality is far more complex. Here we follow the meandering breadcrumb trail from when a song is written to when it actually becomes available to the public. Guest post by James Shotwell of Haulix Releasing music should be a simple process, but in the digital age, that is rarely the case. The business of music should be simple. An artist or group ...
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When To Book Club Gigs
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With 65% to 85% of most musician's income coming from live performance, learning how to book gigs is an essential skill. Experienced agent, manager and author Jeri Goldstein helps to demystify the process. Guest post by Jeri Goldstein You called the venue and they were already booked… How many times have you had that happen? Turns out, having a great pitch isn't the only thing that matters. You also need to consider the booking schedule of the venue you're contacting. ...
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YouTube, Merchbar Partner For Artist Merch, Vinyl Sales
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YouTube and Merchbar have partnered to bring official merchandise sales to the platform. Merchbar has a similar deal with Spotify. Artists with an Official Artist Channel can now add their merchandise and vinyl for sale alongside videos. Fans watching videos on YouTube Official Artist Channels will see a shelf with the artist's branded merchandise and access to the artist’s merchandise on Merchbar’s website. Artists must work with one of the 100+ merchandise companies that are Merchbar partners. Collectively they represent ...
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