[Editors note: this article was written by Alper Tuzcu.] 2020 was a year when the music industry changed forever, and releasing music has too. When the pandemic started in early 2020, things were still unclear and many album releases were postponed. By fall 2020, major and indie artists were releasing music again and they focused […]
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[Editor’s Note: This article was written by Daniel Iammatteo, Content Specialist on TuneCore’s Entertainment Relations team. Be sure to check out his previous piece, Best Practices: Pitching in Spotify For Artists.] There are a multitude of reasons why you might be thinking about moving a release (or a catalogue) over to a DIY distributor such as TuneCore. […]
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Release planning is essential. Whether it’s a single, an EP or an album, having a road map will help ensure that you’re as prepared as possible for a successful campaign. That means everything from distribution (cover art, audio files, and dates) to promotion (media list, playlist pitching, and creative assets). But as an up and […]
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Though there is no ‘right’ release date, when strategically picked, it can optimize the effectiveness of a marketing campaign and maximize your reach to new fans. This is a guide to help you figure out when that date might be.
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[Editor’s Note: This article was written by Shannon Byrne.] I recently spoke with a young, popular, fast-rising indie band who shared how getting organized has reduced tons of stress from them. I’ve heard similar messages from others who’ve prolifically recorded and toured for over a decade. The concept is simple: if you want other people […]
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[Editors Note: This article was written by Rich Nardo.] So you wrote and recorded your best work to date and you want to make sure you give it the best opportunity to reach as many new ears as possible. It sounds like it’s time to put a proper release plan together! You just have one […]
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