Paul Moleta Artist Matching/Comarketing Interview

17-Mar-2021 By Phil Harrington Leave a Comment

Australian musician Paul Moleta has co-marketed with fellow artists Alesia XO and Phil Harrington. Here’s what he had to tell us about his experience:

Could you tell us a little about your music and where you are from?

My name is Paul Moleta, an Australian born singer-songwriter. My music offers a unique blend of accessible alternative pop rock melodies with a broad appeal.

What inspired you to match and comarket with other youbloom artists?

Having the pleasure to meet Phil Harrington and understanding what youbloom offers for future events.

Would you like to perform together with artists with whom you have comarketed?

Yes.

Would you like to collaborate in song writing with artists with whom you have matched and comarketed?

Yes

Connect with Paul Moleta

Spotify • iTunes • Deezer • Youtube • Instagram • Twitter • Facebook

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Amanda Grace Artist Matching/Comarketing Interview

17-Mar-2021 By Phil Harrington Leave a Comment

Amanda Grace has comarketed with The Blue Dolphins. Here’s what she had to tell us about her experience:

“Youbloom is connecting artists all around the world for a real partnership in the now by requiring each other to promote one another. It’s a genius idea!” Amanda Grace

Have you previously partnered in any way with other artists? If so, could you tell us about that?

I have done a couple of collaborations but definitely not enough. My life is sometimes busier than I wish. I did a co-release with an artist named Prime Blaq a few years back on a song called, “Los Angeles” – it was all done through sending tracks back and forth with the producer and pretty easy actually after I did my vocal/guitar parts.

What inspired you to match and co-market with other youbloom artists?

I really liked the positivity of the Blue Dolphins single they were pushing. It was such a key time to be playing about getting through things and reminding others that we are able to do hard things. I think it’s a great tool to get to know other artists and youbloom is right on about requiring them to work together and support each other.

What do you think the future holds for artist partnering in general?

I think it will continue to be strong and a vital part of success.

Would you consider giving us an artist matching/comarketing testimonial we can share with other artists and fans?

I think it was smart to have shown a youtube video and do the interview combination. There is so much that can go wrong in streaming that it was a wise move!

Connect with Amanda Grace

Linktree • Website • Facebook • Instagram • Youtube • Bandcamp • Spotify • Apple Music

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Sign up now!

youbloom Interviews • Amanda Grace • Comarketing • Artist Partnering • Music Collaboration • Virtual tour • Music marketing • Find similar artists • Music collaboration • Emerging musician

6 Tips to Build a Network in the Music Industry

02-Mar-2021 By Brandy Corlett Leave a Comment

Every artist or band has to network to be successful in the music industry. Networking is critical to have a music career. Communication, marketing yourself, and patience are beneficial to expanding your goals and building your community. The following six tips will help you to make a connection with other musicians.

In Person
In person is the best way to build a relationship. Show enthusiasm when initiating a conversation and include questions that are thoughtful.

Attend Concerts
This is a great way to network as a beginner. Most likely, you will want to start small by networking at local concerts, then attend bigger events such as festivals and conferences.

Target Audience
Communicate with your fans through your email list and street team to spread the word about your music, concerts, contests etc. Remember to always keep your old fans and new audience informed about the latest news weekly/monthly.

Maintain Contacts
Once you have new contacts, don’t hesitate to send a short email to say that it was a pleasure to meet them. This is an opportunity to follow up on anything discussed face to face and arrange another meeting.

Promote Music
Write, create, and promote music that will excite people to draw them in. You want people to love your music as much as you do and make an instant and lasting impression of who you are as an artist/band.

Social Media
Networking on social media is the easiest way to network with musicians. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram make it accessible to instantly connect and communicate with your local music scene.

youbloom CityReps can help by promoting shows.

Never miss an opportunity to network and create a new relationship with someone. It’s great to have contacts; remember to share as well. Most importantly, enjoy meeting new people and creating new opportunities. Best of all, look forward to having long-lasting connections throughout your music career.

Looking For Home Studio Tips? We’ve Got You Covered

05-Aug-2020 By 1 Comment

In picture: Aidan Butler

(Article written by Emmanuel Chika via Ryan Stable) It is no longer news that having a private home studio is fast becoming a trend in the music industry. That being said, owning a home recording studio has several advantages for prospective songwriters, music producers, artiste, or composers.

Some of these are:

Quick release of the muse
Easy conversion of ideas into solid work
A stepping stone to a commercial studio

Now that you know how important a home studio is to your career, let’s talk about finding the best Home Recording Studio Essentials. This list of Home Recording Studio Essentials will include everything you need to create your own economical and effective recording studio that is as close to the real thing as you can get. For starters, pick out a studio design.

A GOOD COMPUTER:

The problem with finding the perfect computer for your home recording studio essentials is that there are so many choices. This may make it easier:

If you already have a laptop or desktop, you might as well start up with that
If you crave something better and faster, then try buying either a mac or a PC with amazing processing speed
If you desire the best, then opt for a mac desktop and cruise your way to good quality

AN IDEAL DAW

DAW simply means a digital audio workstation.Once again, the problem of being overwhelmed by the array of DAWs available comes to play. I advise that you explore as much as possible and discover which works best for you. Some of the popular names in the game of home recording studio essentials are: pro tools, FL studio, able ton, Presonus studio one, cakewalk sonar, propeller head reason, MOTU digital performer, Steinberg Cubase and logic pro

AUDIO INTERFACE

An audio interface performs the function of transmitting music in and out of the computer and is definitely a cornerstone of every list of home recording studio essentials.

MICROPHONE AND ACCESSORIES:

When choosing a mic for your home studio, I will advise that you go for the best possible quality within your budget. That being said, just buy what you can afford. Unless of course, you have plans of making professional use of whatever comes out of that studio. Also, when purchasing your microphone, you must not forget to add a mic stand and pop filter which I consider absolutely necessary. But that’s just an opinion. Feel free to start small and add to your own home recording studio essentials as your music career grows.

HEADPHONES:

It goes without saying that these are a complete necessity also. An essential headphone for your home studio will be able to isolate other sounds and noises so you can get the full effect of your music. It is important to note that studio headphones are different from regular headphones. Always buy over-the-ear headphones; usually, the bigger brands are a good bet.

STUDIO MONITOR:

Studio monitors perform a totally different function from regular speakers. They are built to give you real output while consumer speakers are built to appease the sense of hearing. As with headphones, buying an established brand will keep you happy in your home studio.

MIDI CONTROLLER:

I feel this is also a complete necessity not because I am an instrumentalist but because I have learned from experience that making music without one of these while still very possible can be one hell of a ride. If you are a music aficionado like me, then you very well understand the need for creative freedom. (Well that’s what a midi controller offers you)

VIRTUAL INSTRUMENTS AND SOFTWARE PLUGINS:

While some folks might dispute the validity of these things on my list, I feel bold to say their presence is well deserved. Consider the virtual instrument a software version of all musical instruments like drums, keyboards, guitar, etc. The software plugins are used as special effects needed to spice up your recording.

CABLES:

Naturally, when you’re planning your home recording studio essentials, don’t forget to buy the right type of cables to get your new gear actually working! For a starter, you might just need cables for your mic, audio interface and monitors. Specifically, four cables should be a good start.

WORKSTATION

For professional musicians, your studio is a company and they consider the workstation their office. That means getting a proper desk to accommodate all of your new gear and a comfortable chair that you can sit in for 8 hours or more a day. Don’t over sweat it, but do not neglect it either. A nice and comfortable chair with an efficient desk that maximizes equipment like the computer, midi controller, and audio interface should work just fine. If you find it convenient, you might add the studio monitor to the mix but it is not mandatory.

There they are: my ultimate list of home recording studio essentials. With these, you are well on your way to building up your passion and your career. Never become complacent with your home recording studio essentials. Music is a world without barrier and limitation. Always aspire to own your pro studio and gain respect in your field of expertise.

Top 10 Home Recording Studio Essentials is a guest post written by Emmanuel Chika, a seasoned freelance writer and music producer. He provides musical solutions for people through his creative endeavors.For further information, you can reach him through this website here.

Maintaining some control of your own booking and touring can be made easy for those who choose to hire a manager and those who fly solo through youbloomConnect and/ or sign up here: https://www.youbloom.com/artist-apply/ where you can get partnered to perform with other local artists, build a steady fan-base, and even get your band on the road.

Our Little Chat With Sean Rooney

04-Aug-2020 By Leave a Comment

(Post Via Ryan Stable) Featured artist at youbloomDublin 2017, Sean Rooney, is the type of soulful singer/songwriter that you can take home to mother. Having performed at a myriad of festivals and venues around the world, we managed to have a little chat with Sean before he went on to perform at youbloomDublin 2017 in this exclusive interview (back in 2017).

How long have you been playing music? What inspired you to pick up an instrument?

Sean Rooney: I’ve been playing music about 12 years .. I started playing just from a love of pop punk music in my early teens .. thankfully my tastes have broadened a lot since then..

What instrument did you first lean to play?

Sean Rooney: I first learned to play the guitar .. well.. I’m still learning ! I’m self taught so I’m always learning.

What is your favorite part of your writing process when making new music?

Sean Rooney: My favourite part of the writing process is whenever I manage to capture exactly what I want to say lyrically and melodically.. I do enjoy the challenge of writing lyrics .. it might be trite but I write about my own life and that makes lyric writing a cathartic process for me.

In your song “Everest High” you say that its about dealing with depression from a first person point of view. How have you been able to cope with that and what role has music played to help battle with this?

Sean Rooney: coping with depression isn’t easy. Not only because there is a lot of stigma attached to the subject and It’s different for everyone but I’ve found talking to a psychologist and taking medication very helpful. In terms of music, the cathartic element is very important. There is a release that comes with expressing your emotions through song.

“Everest High” sounds like a very up beat song. Was that intentional when writing this song due to the meaning?

Sean Rooney: Yes .. the upbeat and borderline aggressive sound of the song is basically my way of conveying that I will not let depression beat me. I’m fighting against it with everything I have; also there’s nothing more melancholy than a ballad about depression .. it would just be too much if it sounded sad too.

You have a great cover of Bruce Springsteen. What are some other artists that inspired you to make music? And what would be another cover you would enjoy to make?

Sean Rooney: Thank you! My main inspiration comes from the genres of soul, indie-rock/rock and R&B.. In terms of idols I’d have to say Paul Weller is my favourite artist. The body of incredible work he had created and continues to create is a never ending reservoir of inspiration to me. There aren’t that many covers that I feel I could really add much to or change without ruining! But a couple of songs I would love to play live with a band are “Soul Man” by Sam&Dave and “The Changingman” by Paul Weller

For someone who has never heard your music before, how would you describe your sound?

Sean Rooney: I would describe my music as sort of.. Blue-eyed soul rock .. although not all of my songs would fit neatly into that genre!

What advice would you give new musicians trying to get their music out there?

Sean Rooney: The only advice I feel qualified to give is to not criticise yourself too much.. some self criticism is healthy but there comes a point when it can ruin things and I know that from experience. In terms of physically getting music out there, Facebook videos are a great way to go.

What are you anticipating the most at the YouBloom festival?

Sean Rooney: What I’m anticipating most at Youbloom is just the opportunity to play for a new audience and to meet lots of new punters and musicians alike. I’m always super grateful to get to play live. It is what I love most in the world, so to that end I’d like to say thank you to Youbloom for giving me the opportunity.

Do you have any new material coming out in the near future?

Sean Rooney: Yes! I’ve been writing and recording recently. my first official single will be released soon and then the plan is to release my first EP in around May!