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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 ...
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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 ...
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Vinyl pressing: LOUD CUT vs SAFE CUT? —Which one should you choose?

One of the most important steps in vinyl manufacturing is the cutting of your vinyl-mastered audio onto a disc to create your album’s or single’s master. In this article, we will be talking about the two different cuts available for ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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Oscar-Nominated Movies and their awesome merch

The 95th Academy Awards was held last March 12 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California. There were a lot of works nominated for each award category, with some even multi-nominated. It was a great night of appreciating and ...
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Wondering why your vinyl records are taking so long?

If you’ve never had a vinyl pressed until now, you might get shocked by how long the turnaround time is—usually it's 8-12 weeks. And there are even times when the pressing plants ship your vinyl records later than the expected ...
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Selling Merch: How to link your store front to your IG account

Instagram has already upgraded their features and is now allowing you to sell directly to your fans using the app. This is good news if you’re an artist selling merch (especially if you already have a good IG following!). For ...
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How to review your vinyl test pressing the right way

Working together is a must to press a great vinyl record. And that requires you, our dear client, to review your vinyl test pressing—the right way! In this article, we’ll be discussing this critical steps of the vinyl manufacturing process ...
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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 ...
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