Busking the right way in 2022 and beyond

Busking is a classic way of getting attention and money from your music. All you need is your instrument and charisma…and you’re good to go. But there is more to busking than just getting a few dollars. You can actually turn it into a money-making and marketing strategy. In this article, I will give you […]

Beyonce’s “blind bag” merch—you don’t know what’s inside it!

Beyonce is selling merch without us knowing what’s actually inside it. This fact gave it the nickname “invisible merch”, but they’re more like a “blind bag” than invisible, really. But I bet you weren’t even surprised at all. Who would be? That’s Beyoncé right there! Besides, it must be fun. ABOUT THE ALBUM: Waking up […]

Top 5 reasons fans love custom merch

Merch are customer magnets. Well, so long as your merch items are awesome, they will be attracting fans, casual listeners, and the general public. And because of this, it goes without saying that your mech is also attracting them to your band and your music. But why do fans love custom merch, really? Well we […]

5 merch mistakes first-timers make and how to avoid them

Music is NOT the only important element in the success of any musician. The path to a successful music career is a long and winding road that will wear you and your wallet down. Thankfully, with band merch releases, a lot of musicians get by (and even earn big bucks from it so long as […]

7 freebies you can add to your album release

Physical albums can seem expensive for fans to spend on, most especially when they can just listen to them on Spotify. But if you add some freebies to your vinyl, cassette, or CD, they’d think they’re getting more bang for their buck. Entice your fans to buy your physical album by giving them something really […]

Top 10 reasons why you’re not making money as an independent creator

Everyone’s an independent content creator these days. But of course, not everyone succeeds, and definitely not everyone is earning money from their content…not even if they’re really talented. If you’re nodding your head in agreement, well then, maybe you’re doing things wrong. Let us help you identify them and give you a tip on a remedy […]

NFT Albums—Pros and Cons and The Artists That Released Them

Welcome to the 21st century, where music is being sold and consumed in a million different ways. The newest trend is NFT Albums, and it’s something many people love to hate, and probably for a reason. But first…what is NFT? It stands for Non-Fungible Token. That doesn’t make it any clearer, does it? Before I […]

Women in Music: Top Tips from Female Musicians on how to make it in music

Who run the world? Girls. International Women’s Day is coming fast and what better way to celebrate this day than to hail the women who’ve made history in the music industry? And because we all know it’s not that easy to crack the code if you’re a woman, let’s continue on to the most likely […]

How to get playlisted on Spotify

Getting playlisted on Spotify – the biggest major music platform right now – can do amazing things to boost your early music career. There are plenty of ways to sell music online, but the massive exposure, new monthly followers, and the potential to bring in a highly diverse audience are just some of the benefits […]