International Promotion: Tips For Your Next Campaign
Doing your own PR and promotional campaigns? Don’t be afraid to branch outside of your home country! Read more for tips on international promotion.
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6 Music Industry Side-Hustles for Artists
It’s totally possible to earn some extra cash as an artist without having to go outside of the music industry – you might even get the opportunity to learn something new!
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5 Emails Publicists Love Getting From Bands
[Editors Note: This article was written by Amy Sciarretto and originally appeared on the Sonicbids Blog.] Sometimes, unsigned and up-and-coming bands will reach out and ask about rates and packages for them. When they do so with politeness, general curiosity, via a recommendation from an associate, and with good business sense, I will vet it […]
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When Is It Time To Hire a Publicist?
[Editors Note: This article was written by Angela Mastrogiacomo.] You know that feeling you get when you’ve just completed your latest project and you can’t wait to share it with the world? When you know for sure, without a doubt this might just be the greatest thing you’ve ever created? That is a sign […]
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5 Ways To Leverage Press
[Editors Note: This article was written by Suzanne Paulinski.] You spent months reaching out to bloggers, podcasters, and music tastemakers to convince them to review your music and/or interview you. You sent out links to your music. You submitted your press release/bio/EPK. You got people on board. You prepped for the interviews (preferably the right […]
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Thoughts On How To Approach Music Bloggers
[Editors Note: This article is derived from the “Question and Answer” format found over at MusicPreneurHub.com, a site that connects artists and music industry experts. It was written by Jack Ought, a musician, freelance writer and digital artist from the UK.] 1. Start With Empathy I’d say start with empathy. Empathy is a vital skill for dealing […]
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4 Things Music Journalists Expect After Reviewing Your Album
[Editors Note: This blog article was written by Allison Johnelle Boron, editor-in-chief of REBEAT Magazine, and it originally appeared on the Sonicbids Blog.] It finally happened: that hot music blog called your album “inspired” and urged its voracious readers to give it a listen. You do a happy dance and text your mom to tell […]
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3 Easy Tips To Consider Before Pitching to Music Bloggers
[Editor’s Note: This blog was written by Janelle Rogers, the founder of Green Light Go Publicity, a music PR firm which helps up-and-coming musicians reach their audience.] You found a list online entitled, “100 Blogs You Should Contact Now.” You’re ready to start emailing those 100 blogs about your album right away, because like the list says, those […]
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The Business of Making a Record (Part III)
[Editors Note: This is the final installment in a three-part series of guest articles from Coury Palermo. Read Part 1 and Part 2 if you need to catch up. In this final piece, he guides first-time music makers as they navigate the world of defining their promotion and release strategy, as well as defining what success means to them. Coury is […]
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UK Artists: 4 Tips For Getting Your Music Heard
[Editors Note: This is a guest blog, written by Louise Dodgson, Editor at The Unsigned Guide, an online music industry directory. Since 2003 The Unsigned Guide has been used by emerging bands, artists, producers and music managers to search over 8,500 UK music contacts across 50 sectors of the industry.] So, you’ve recorded some great tracks and now it’s […]
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