TuneCore Tuesdays: No Komment
His east-coast technique couples with a deep-rooted love & respect for his Pakistani-American heritage; No Komment draws both his best work & his inspiration from the community.
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Unlimited Guides: Release Planning 101
TuneCore went Unlimited to give independent artists worldwide total creative freedom and limitless opportunities with every release. Your fans want unlimited new music, and we’re here to set you up for success as you navigate the distribution process– from start to finish– across the world’s most popular Digital Stores & Social Platforms. Social media giants […]
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TuneCore Tuesdays: Rob Twizz
“Coming from where I grew up, you didn’t get a pass to make it in hip-hop. You had to earn your name, and on top of it, you had to really mean what you spoke.”
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TuneCore Tuesdays: Gabrielle Lynn
Backed by Grammy Award-winning producer DeMario “RioTheyNeedaHit” Bridges, Lynn is tapping into her soulful sound with more ease than ever.
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TuneCore Tuesdays: Morgan Bosman
Bosman’s music is dominated by disco dance tracks, underpinned with lo-fi hip-hop beats and topped with a sultry R&B vocal lean. In order to find her distinctive style, she had to discover herself.
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TuneCore Tuesdays: Runner and Bobby
After one EP (Eras) and three follow-up tracks in 2019, Bailey found huge success with his single “Fall for Her (Nobody Else)” which has since racked up over 1.5 million+ streams on Spotify.
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TuneCore Tuesdays: Sia Amun
Growing up in a studio surrounded by the most prolific R&B artists of the ’90s, SIA AMUN was destined to be a musician.
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TuneCore Tuesdays: Brent Morgan
Starting out on YouNow, Morgan has now amassed a huge loyal following on YouTube & TikTok. “If you’re putting out good music, it’s going to be found.”
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TikTok Sensation Charlotte Sands Joins Believe Family As Latest Artist in “Signed By” Program
Launched in June by TuneCore and our parent company Believe, the “Signed By” program has benefited over 340 artists around the world. That means artists who release their music through TuneCore and are identified as rising stars are eligible to be signed by industry-leading digital music distribution and artist development company, Believe. We’re thrilled to […]
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Getting Social Series: 7 Tips For Running a YouTube Channel
[Editors Note: This is a guest blog post from TuneCore Artist Hannah Trigwell. The 24-year old singer/songwriter went from busking around her hometown in England to touring throughout Europe. Her YouTube Channel boasts over 350,000 subscribers and has garnered more than 35 million views!] Want to have your own channel on the most popular video sharing […]
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Getting Social: 7 Tips for Tweeting a Live Event
[Editors Note: This article is written by Bob Owlsinski and was originally featured on his Music 3.0 blog. As an artist, tweeting at live events – whether it’s a peer’s show or your own – is a great way to engage with your fans who follow you, connect with others at the event, and show […]
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Getting Social Series: Tyler Allen Discusses Social Strategy & Digital Presence
We understand that when you’re writing, rehearsing, recording and eventually distributing new music, social media isn’t always a top priority. However when it comes to building excitement around and promoting that new release, it should be one the first things that comes to mind! Think about it: people who follow you on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, […]
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Getting Social Series: "Snapchat Can Help Your Band (If You Know What You're Doing)"
[Editor’s Note: This article was originally featured on the Haulix Blog. It was written by James Shotwell, Social Media Coordinator for Haulix, an online music promotion software. This installment of our “Getting Social” series taps into the world of Snapchat – and why it might be able to help independent artists promote themselves & engage with fans!] Earlier […]
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Getting Social Series: I Fight Dragons on Using Social Media to Connect With Fans
For the second installment of our “Getting Social” Series, we interviewed Brian Mazzaferri of Chicago’s I Fight Dragons. The band has been together for over 6-years, playing catchy pop rock tunes that incorporate chiptune music from Nintendo Game Boy/NES. After only two years, I Fight Dragons had the honor of being signed to Atlantic Records, but […]
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Getting Social Series: Caitlyn Smith's #ChristmasWithCait Holiday Party Tour
Here at the TuneCore Blog, we’re dedicated to providing helpful advice, industry news, and sharing insight from our hardworking artists at all career levels. Social media strategy is an area of promotion and marketing that our artists have expressed interest in learning more about, which is why we’re introducing our “Getting Social” Series. Several times a […]
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TuneCore Social Adds New ‘Make A Video’ Feature
NEW! TuneCore Social’s ‘Make A Video’ Tool Adding a visual component to your new songs has continued to be a popular and effective way to generate interest and engage fans. The traditional ‘music video’ has had a very interesting forty-plus year evolution, but with platforms like YouTube and Instagram drawing millions of clicks and logins […]
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Why a Social Media Detox Might Be the Best Thing For You
Ever find that social media is contributing to your stress or anxiety? You’d hardly be alone! Check out why ‘taking a break’ can be helpful for your music career.
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Some Tips For Getting Started on Your Artist Website
[Editors Note: This article was written by our friends at Picket Media.] Are you growing as a artist? It is a good time to cultivate a better professional image, and a well-designed website can help considerably. For any band or artist, a website can be a great way to connect with their audience and improve […]
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Tips For Getting Your Solo Music Career Started
[Editors Note: This article was written by Kenneth Estrada y Santiago and was originally published on Soundfly’s blog, Flypaper.] Over the last 15 years, I’ve been part of seven different musical projects. I’ve played in all kinds of bands: a shoegaze trio, an experimental metal duo, an electronic pop group, an indie rock band, an […]
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