EPIC GUIDE-How to release an album without a record label

You’re an indie artist and don’t have a record label backing you up? Don’t worry. You can definitely release an album on your own. But you have to do it wisely. How, you might ask? Don’t worry, we got you. In this article, we’ll discuss the steps you have to take to release your album […]

Merch stats that show K-pop is killing it!

Can you hear Christmas bells ringing? The year is about to end but before it does, let us present some stats on this year’s MERCH side of the industry. And the winner for merch sales goes to (drumrolllll)— kpop. And it’s time we talk about it. MERCH SALES BY GENRE The graph above indicates the […]

Stans are all you need

Have you heard of Stan Twitter? No? Then you better dive into it or you’ll be missing out. You see, It’s where you’ll find and interact with the most enthusiastic, most dedicated fans of just about anything anime stans, music stans, movie stans, you name it! What’s even better is that they are also subdivided […]

Best 2022 Albums Released on Cassettes

Interestingly, the streaming era has resurrected old physical music formats. Even if digital music still accounts for the bulk of music sales, it cannot be denied that physical formats like vinyl records and cassette tapes are contributing well. For today’s article, we will be taking a look at the 2022 albums that have been released […]

AI music tools for every musician

AI is changing everything—even music. There has been, of course, some resistance from some but let’s face it—AI cannot be stopped. So what’s the best course for musicians like you? The answer is “If you can’t beat them, join them.” Setting aside the arguments about stolen art and whatnots, AIs are a great tool to […]

3 types of fans and how to hook them

Want to become successful in this industry? Then here’s a fact that you have to accept: You need fans. You read that right. Talent isn’t everything if we’re talking about career with a capital C. But don’t worry. You really don’t need a lot—a few superfans is all you really need. Soo…who are your fans? […]

Bands with best marketing campaigns

If you want people to actually buy your music, sometimes, good music just isn’t enough. You must also have an innovative way of marketing your album. If you want inspiration, here are six bands with innovative album releases: #1. CUT COPY – FREE YOUR MIND Back in 2013, the concept of Pokémon Go may have […]

10 musicians who made it big through tiktok

It has been almost seven years since TikTok was launched, and it has cemented itself as THE viral-maker platform. Each day, artists and content creators are churning catchy content…and many careers have been launched like that of our client Petey, who rose to fame during the pandemic because of his absurd videos. It surely has […]

Do you really know your fans?

I’m sure you have some idea who your fans are…but do you REALLY know your fans? And I mean, REALLY, REALLY? By that, I mean… Do you know what other bands they like? Which places they usually go? What brands they buy? What makes them happy? What makes them sad? It’s always a good idea […]

It’s 2023—Do musicians really need managers nowadays?

Many successful artists today do not have managers. But should you follow their path? One example of an artist who’s doing the manager-free route is Canadian rapper Tom McDonald (our client). He does everything all by himself. No manager, no label, and ran everything…including his merch store! He’s very creative and by the time we […]