TIDAL Artist Home: Everything Musicians Need to Know With tens of thousands of new tracks released every day, it’s important to visually differentiate yourself from other artists. Especially before an upcoming release or promo cycle. Think about your own listening habits: it’s often something you SEE that entices you to hit play — an artist photo, a band name, an […]
TIDAL Artist Home: Everything Musicians Need to Know
CD Baby without CDs?
CD Baby without CDs? IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: On June 22, CD Baby will stop distributing CDs & vinyl in order to focus on the continuing development of digital music distribution & promotion tools. If you currently sell discs through us, look for an email soon with details pertinent to your merch. Why is physical distribution ending? Back in 1998, CD Baby […]
9 Things to Expect When You Market Your Music
9 Things to Expect When You Market Your Music Marketing your music can be a nerve-wracking experience, especially if it’s your first time. You’re putting your new music in the spotlight, and it’s going to get a reaction. Music marketing can be stressful — even when you’re successful. So we thought we’d help you mentally prepare. Here are nine things […]
Introducing Apple Music Classical
Introducing Apple Music Classical Classical music nerds rejoice: Apple Music Classical is here! Apple Music Classical is the new streaming app designed specifically for classical music. It’s sleek, user-friendly, and free with an Apple Music subscription. A new way to search for musical works Classical presents a unique challenge when it comes to finding the right music on streaming platforms: […]
Top 5 Home Recording Tips for Independent Musicians
Top 5 Home Recording Tips for Independent Musicians As an indie artist on a limited budget, you want to have a home recording studio and recording process that doesn’t break the bank or slow you down when inspiration strikes. But is it really possible to be both efficient and cost-effective in a home studio? Well, a lot of successful tracks […]
Why Musicians Quit (and How to Avoid It)
Why Musicians Quit (and How to Avoid It) Pursuing a music career can be incredibly challenging. As an independent musician, it’s easy to get overwhelmed, frustrated, or embittered. The journey is full of ups and downs, and the road ahead looks like endless work. You might also have to deal with the opinions of well-meaning friends, family, industry insiders, or […]
How to Define Your Creative Identity
How to Define Your Creative Identity In a world where there is almost infinite musical choice and competition for attention, recording artists and musicians need to define themselves. This is where the concept of creative identity comes in. Creative identity is how you define yourself as an artist, how well you know yourself, and why you do what you do. […]
Rock Hall CEO on Iron Maiden’s Induction Class Absence
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Fan Edits 15 Minutes Out of Metallica’s New Album – Listen
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Why Shaquille O’Neal Once Threatened to Sue 311
The band still has a signed remembrance as to why. Continue reading…