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Millennials Prefer Yesterday's Hits Over Current Ones
While a lot of people complain about contemporary music as adults (preferring the music they grew up with) this theory of the case doesn't seem to apply to millennials, according to a new study, which reveals the demographic to overwhelmingly recognize music from the 1960s through to 2000, with a precipitous dip in recognizing anything released ...
5 Things To Keep In Mind For Your Next Photo Shoot
As an artist, having solid promo photos is key, so when prepping for you next photo shoot, it's important not only to make sure you look good, but also also that these five key logistics are fully kept in mind before that shutter starts clicking. Guest post by Hugh McIntyre of TuneCore When you set up ...
Unique Music Merchandise Ideas
Just like any small business, a band needs to turn a profit. Merch can be an excellent way to bring in additional revenue while also being the perfect avenue through which to expand a personal or artistic brand. Guest post by Randi Zimmerman of the Symphonic Blog Being in a band has its perks, for sure. ...
Guide To Promoting Your Unreleased Music [Video]
Music promo is harder than it was in the good ol' days, and easy to use services like Soundcloud have become crowded and easily dismissed by industry gatekeepers. In this video, James Shotwell addresses these drawbacks and details some low-cost alternatives artists should consider. Guest post by James Shotwell of Haulix A smart marketing campaign may ...
8 Ways The Grateful Dead Have Become An American Brand
While their music may not be to everyone's taste, there's no denying that the The Grateful Dead have been incredibly successful, not only in their musical career, but also in leveraging their success into an iconic American brand. Guest post by Fred Jacobs of Jacobs Media Strategies Truth be told, I was never much of a ...
King Crimson Shades Spotify With Apple Music Exclusive
King Crimson, one of the last major streaming holdouts, has finally made its entire catalog available. In an apparent dis to market leader Spotify, the classic rockers has made all 13 albums available only on Apple Music. Spotify will reportedly get the catalog next month. From Wikipedia King Crimson is an English progressive rock band formed in London in ...
A Brief History Of Record Deals
While artists have always been responsible for music's artistic future, technology and the recording industry have always shaped how that future has been implemented. Here we look at record deals through the ages, from their inception in the late 1800s through to present day. Guest post from AWAL Artists have always shaped music’s future, and tech has ...
The Quickest Way To Improve Your Music PR
Email has established itself as the frontrunner when it comes to music PR, but the more people figure this out, the more crowded inboxes are getting, making it that much more critical that you up your email marketing game. Here we look at some some of the fastest ways you can improve what you're sending out. ...
Why Every Musician Needs A SoundCloud Account
While fewer mainstream consumers use it and artists generally don't pull in as much revenue as from other streamers, Soundcloud is still an essential tool for every musician. Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 SoundCloud is the streaming service that gets no love. It’s not a big draw for music consumers, and many artists feel ...
4 Benefits To Recording, Releasing Commentary For Your Music
Sometimes it can be hard to convey everything you want about your music through the album alone- luckily this creates the perfect opportunity to release commentary, giving fans insight into your creative process while keeping them engaged in the music. Guest post by Hugh McIntyre of the Symphonic Blog Do you ever feel like you’re not ...
