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 […]
Music Makers & Film Makers
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 […]
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 […]
Why AI is not (yet) a threat to musicians—7 reasons nothing beats the real thing!
I’m sure we all have heard about AI-generated music and AI-generated art (there’s one that even won an award!). And while it’s a cool thing if you don’t have a career in music, it certainly is not if you’re a musician. It’s insulting and more than that—scary. Well, I’m here to give you some comfort. AI […]
10 indie film merch items you should sell to your fans in 2023
Just like Hollywood films, indie films need a lot of promotion nowadays, and one way to do this is through movie merch. But here’s the thing— you gotta stand out so it’s worth it! Since there is already a lot of merch released to market popular films, it can be hard to think of something […]
Music Marketing: How to do Social Media in 2023
Social media is now our morning newspaper so if you want to make it big in music, you gotta do social media music marketing right. If you want news about you or about your music to reach the front page, in this case people’s feeds or timelines, you will have to do some posting! But […]