6 ‘Different’ Albums That Will Entice Your Fans To Buy

[Editor’s Note: This article was written by Hugh McIntyre.] People just don’t buy albums like they used to. In fact, so few music lovers opt to purchase a new release these days, some artists and bands just getting started opt not to have anything physical made at all whenever they have a new full-length to […]

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Release Strategy: The Pros and Cons of Releasing New Music Midweek

[Editors Note: This article was written by Hugh McIntyre.] Sometimes in the entertainment world, breaking from the norm can be a good thing. In fact, it usually is…though there are calendars and structures in place that are very tough to fight, and doing so can come with just as many drawbacks as benefits. One such […]

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5 Strategies to Release New Music in 2021

[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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How to Build and Connect With an International Audience

[Editors note: this article was written by Alper Tuzcu.] In the last few years, the music industry has transformed into a global platform for artists, listeners, and organizations. This exciting change in the industry is largely due to the widespread use of large platforms such as YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music aiming to reach listeners […]

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7 Ideas for Your Next EP

[Editors Note: This article was written by Hugh McIntyre.] EPs are often overlooked and usually underappreciated in the music world, but there is so much you can do with a shorter format, especially as a rising talent with limited resources who is constantly trying to give more content to your fans. Writing, producing, recording and […]

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Life During Quarantine: Trying New Release Tactics

Everybody may be at home waiting for the world to get back to normal, but that doesn’t mean this time needs to be wasted. In fact, all artists can try their best to make the most out of this situation – after all, you can still create art and release new tunes while in self-isolation.

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How To Create an Effective Roadmap For Your Music Goals

[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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