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5 Tips for Marketing Music with a Comprehensive Social Media Strategy

September 6, 2014

By Kathleen Parrish from the SonicBids Blog. If you've been keeping up with the Sonicbids blog lately, you already know that a strong online presence as a musician is crucial for gaining fans and exposure. Utilizing a smart social media strategy will help your band stand out, especially if you’re updating your pages regularly and connecting ...

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16 Essential Business Tools for Musicians

September 5, 2014

By Andrew Hall from the SonicBids Blog. With technology and the many resources available online, independent bands and artists have a greater chance than ever for success. You must, however, make sure all of your bases are covered – from social media to email, online streaming to your store. Here, we’ll go over the must-have online ...

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The Problems Musicians Face and How to Solve Them, PT. 1

September 5, 2014

Written by Tommy Darker, originally published in The Musicpreneur. Travelling the world and chatting with fellow aspiring artists reveals astounding insights about the future of music. Here’s the deal: we think we all face different problems, but the reality reveals the opposite. I will share one of these insights, explaining what it means for the way ...

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5 Tips for Musicians on Maintaining Great Relationships with the Music Press

September 4, 2014

By Jamie Ludwig from the SonicBids Blog. For an independent musician, scoring coverage in a media outlet may seem like the well-earned reward in a long cycle of pitching and waiting, good fortune, or a combination of both. But with the right mindset, it’s actually just the start of a potentially long-term professional connection. Some bands ...

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Start Building Your Music Career by Focusing on Regional and Niche Music Publications

August 28, 2014

By Jamie Ludwig from the Sonicbids Blog. Many independent musicians dream of playing their favorite late night TV shows, landing interviews in iconic magazines, and receiving top-score record reviews on the most notorious music websites. Sure, these are great press aspirations, but obsessing over and chasing after big-name media rather than adopting a comprehensive plan across ...

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Why You Should Revive Older Social Media Content

August 28, 2014

By Hugh McIntyre from the SonicBids Blog. When it comes to social media, content is king and should be thought of as a highly valuable asset. Creating content takes time and effort, and you want to get as much out of it as possible. For bands and artists, there is often a lot more content created ...

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Getting Great Album Art on a DIY Budget

August 27, 2014

By Jhoni Jackson from the SonicBids Blog. If you’re not a studied designer, the thought of commissioning an album cover may be a little overwhelming (especially considering how strongly we've emphasized its importance!). Nobody freak out, though. Simply by reading this, you’ve already shown some enterprising spirit – and that’s just the kind of moxie you’ll need to realize ...

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Building Your Music Career While Keeping Your Day Job

August 26, 2014

By Farah Joan Fard from the SonicBids Blog. Does going to your 9-5 and then playing a gig that night ever make you feel like a Clark Kent/Superman combo? Do you feel like there's not enough time in the day for both your full-time job and your musical duties? You’re not alone. Balancing a day job ...

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One Musician Gets a Record Deal Through Tinder, Another Can Pay Her Rent Solely from Youtube

August 22, 2014

Here are two stories about musicians doing well that could be described as social media success stories. But Ryn Weaver's claim that “Tinder got me a record deal" is a bit misleading. And, while it's conceivable that Shannon Hurley could make money via activities on social networks like Facebook and Twitter, YouTube enabled her success by ...

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How to Make Your DIY Tour Stick out from the Rest

August 21, 2014

By Lee Duck from the SonicBids Blog. In my last article, we discussed ways in which you can plan and book a DIY tour that runs effectively, successfully, and within your budget. So now that you’ve packed up your gear, managed your expenses, and hit the road, what can you do to really blow your fans ...