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3 Reasons A Streaming Platform Will Reject Music
As music streaming's heavy hitters start to get into the distribution business, some artists are getting kicked to the curb, and left wondering why their music didn't make the cut. Here we look at some of the main reasons your music might be getting rejected by major streaming platforms, and what you can do to fix ...
Creative Ways Of Engaging With Your Fanbase
The accessibility of social media has made it easy for artists to fall into to much of routine when communicating with their fans and get lost among the herd of other bands and artists out there trying to make their mark. Here we look at some creative ways that artists can engage their base that will ...
Rules For The High Road To Music Success
Long term planning and careful preparation goes a long way toward achieving success in music. Erin Frankenheimer, Manager, Entertainment Relations at TuneCore looks at three guideposts to help artists navigate the music industry's choppy waters. Guest post by Erin Frankenheimer Manager, Entertainment Relations at TuneCore Most independent artists know that success doesn’t happen overnight. They see that ...
The Almighty Record Deal
Love it or hate it, a record deal is a big deal, and while it may only be words on a page, those words can ultimately make or break your career. Here we break down the ins and outs of what's in a record deal, and what red flags you need to be on the lookout ...
Wes Montgomery: 1964-65
Yesterday I found two fantastic videos of guitarist Wes Montgomery at YouTube, one in Hamburg in 1964 and the other in Belgium in 1965 (from the Jazz Icons DVD). In both cases, dig Montgomery's thumb. Here's an exciting five-song rehearsal captured on tape featuring Montgomery with a powerhouse reed-driven group: Hans Koller (as), Johnny Griffin and ...
It's No Longer A Major Label World
If there was still any doubt in your mind that you didn't need to be signed to a major label in order to succeed in the music industry, wonder no longer, as new data reveals just how much of market share indies have gained in recent years. Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 If ...
Building Passionate Clusters Of Fans: Niche Is Music's New Mainstream says MIDiA's Mark Mulligan
In an increasingly fragmented music landscape where algorithms and streaming emphasize songs over albums and artists, success- even on a global scale- is found in the niches, says top music industry analyst Mark Mulligan of MIDiA. “Fandom is fragmenting," says Mulligan, “but it may be the best thing that has ever happened to it." By Mark ...
Jumping aboard the hard-bop express
Drummer Paul Gavin digs hard bop, a hard-driving jazz subgenre that embraced strong elements of funk, soul and the blues when it emerged in the 1950s. And he plays it with great joy and enthusiasm. Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers band was one of hard bop's primary incubators. His unit also played a peerless role in developing ...
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 ...
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