Zac Green shares with you some practical tips for making money online from your music. The stereotype of ordinary musicians being constantly broke is still floating around. This by itself is bad enough, but what’s worse is how much it discourages young musicians from fully pursuing their creative dreams.The truth is that not only is […]
Guerilla Marketing for Independent Artists and Why It Matters
“Independence” implies a sense of autonomy, and for an artist, it can mean creative freedom: to find themselves express their inner thoughts in the most uninhibited fashion. Something to think about is why be inhibited about getting your music heard? While it can get competitive for emerging artists who want to get their music out, […]
Knowing the If, When, and How of Hiring a Manager
Knowing when hiring a manager (and whether or not to hire one at all) is right, can be a tough call for artists… When deciding what’s right for your band, it’s important not only to weigh the obvious pros and cons, but also to consider the methods of attracting and choosing the best […]
How to Hook the Super-Fan
Contrary to popular belief, a super-fan is not always a crazed group of followers or a die-hard groupie. All brands have super-fans. They’re a key component in building and sustaining a successful career by enagaging a solid fanbase. The question then becomes: what classifies as a brand and how do you build one that […]
Indie Artists: Be Your Own Booking Agent
Time to Drop the Booking Agent, Here’s How to Book Your Own Shows No one knows better than an indie artist how frustrating and stressful it can be to book shows, tour, and perform. The struggle, when it comes to getting in touch with venues, managers and bookers, is quite real. Hiring a booking agent […]
Crowdsourcing: Will it Really Shape Your Music Career?
What is Crowdsourcing? “Crowdsourcing” can be defined as a sourcing model which enables individuals to gain a particular good or service through an exchange. Today, crowdsourcing is quite prominent between artists of all disciplines. Musicians, sculptors and designers connect through crowdsourcing sites where they can gain […]
House shows are the New Frontier of the DIY
There’s a new way to get your band out there: house shows. Playing local clubs and venues is certainly a must for any emerging band. But the networking opportunity that might spring from throwing house shows is something not to sleep on. It might seem counter-intuitive that playing a house show is more fruitful than […]
youbloom Showcases Irish Artists at Germany’s Music Expo: Musikmesse
Musikmesse, Europe’s leading music production trade fair, is set to unveil its first-ever musical showcase Set in the commercial hotbed of Frankfurt, Musikmesse is most known for its massive musical instrument expo. This year, the trade show will expand its scope with a live music portion showcasing Europe’s rising talent. Over the course of 3 […]
6 Digital Marketing Tips for Musicians & Bands
There’s absolutely no doubt that digital marketing is the key to success in the music industry. If you’re keen to make the most of each and every ounce of exposure you receive, if you are set on becoming the next big thing, if you are striving to live life as a full-time musician or band […]
6 Apps That Are Helping New Musicians Succeed
While we see hundreds of music apps on the play stores and app stores for music-lovers to listen to and download their favorite songs, there aren’t many for budding artists and musicians. These are the people who might be looking to connect with other music artists and succeed in their music careers. However, in the […]
