Are CDs finally on the Way Out?
While it has been quite obvious that the sale of CDs has declined since the rise of the digital age, there have been a few retailers who still were big staples…
What is Social Media Content Management?
As a musician or artist, it may not be easy to juggle creativity, growing your fan base, and finding gigs. Musicians have a hard-enough time generating income as it is. So, what…
How to Promote an Album: Fundamentals
So, you’ve recorded an album. Such an exciting process and planning a release to maximize the exposure is crucial. Your songs are all mixed and mastered and your album art and branding…
YouTube Marketing: Fundamentals
It should be no secret that YouTube is a great way to grow your fan base. Video is an extremely important medium for music promotion. Whether it’s music videos, lyric videos, vlogs, concert footage, covers,…
What is Street Team Promotion?
A street team is a group of fans that promote an album or musician on a grassroots level. On the business side of things, street team promotion allows a record label or artist…
Jimmy Iovine to Leave Apple Music in August
When Apple purchased Beats in 2014 for $3.2 billion dollars – a large part of the deal had nothing to do with headphones. Acquiring legendary Jimmy Iovine as part of…
New Justin Timberlake Album on the Way
Well, after almost 5 years – the wait is over. Justin Timberlake announced on January 2nd that his long awaited fifth solo album, Man of The Woods, is dropping on February…
How to Write a Press Release: The Basics
So, you’ve been working on your music for some time and you’re ready to release it to the masses. You’re probably just about finished with your EPK Press Kit and…
EPK Press Kit: The Basics
As the new year approaches it would be wise to have your EPK press kit ready to go. Promoting yourself and your material with an electronic press kit is the best way to…
Alternative Income Streams for Musicians: Untapped Potential
As a musician, it’s difficult to find balance between work and art. Whether you work a day job and do music as a hobby or dedicate your life to music, hoping…