The Music Industry Is Only Seeing the ‘Tip of the Iceberg’ of DIY Artists: What This Means for the Future of Independent Music

The music industry is only seeing the "tip of the iceberg" of the DIY artist movement. With independent musicians gaining traction through digital platforms, the industry needs to adapt to better recognize and support these emerging talents.

Apple Removes Music App ‘Musi’ From Its App Store: What It Means for Users and the Industry

Apple has removed the popular music streaming app Musi from its App Store due to policy violations. Musi users may now face limitations, while the removal highlights broader challenges for third-party apps in the evolving music streaming landscape.

Too Lost to Host ‘Game From The GAUDS’ Music Industry Conference Series in Four US Cities

Too Lost is hosting the Game From The GAUDS music industry conference series in four major US cities, offering indie artists insights on music distribution, marketing, and production. The event aims to empower DIY musicians with tools to succeed in today's evolving industry.

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The 100 Greatest Songs About the Music Industry: A Billboard Staff List Breakdown

Billboard’s 100 Greatest Songs About the Music Industry list highlights tracks that critique, celebrate, and explore the music business. From Prince to Taylor Swift, these songs offer insights into the complex relationships between artists, fame, and the industry itself.

AI-Powered Music Remixing App Hook Launches on iOS After Raising $3.5M in Funding

The AI-powered music remixing app Hook has launched on iOS after raising $3.5M in funding. The app allows users to remix tracks easily, leveraging AI technology to break songs into individual components. Hook is set to revolutionize music remixing for casual users and professionals alike.

What are the most effective digital marketing strategies to increase brand awareness?

In today's digital landscape, boosting brand awareness is essential for success. Effective strategies include mastering SEO, leveraging social media, creating high-quality content, collaborating with influencers, optimizing landing pages, and embracing video marketing.

The Role of Social Media in Shaping the Modern Music Industry

Social media has transformed the modern music industry, allowing artists to reach global audiences, engage directly with fans, and discover new revenue streams. Platforms like TikTok and Instagram are now crucial tools for musicians, reshaping how artists succeed and thrive.

TikTok's Music Streaming Service Shutting Down: What’s Next for Users?

TikTok is shutting down its music streaming service, Resso, due to competition from larger platforms like Spotify. However, TikTok remains a leader in music discovery and is shifting its focus to its new service, TikTok Music, while continuing to drive trends through its main platform.

CD Sales Surge Thanks to K-pop and Taylor Swift: Alliance Entertainment Reports Growth

The resurgence of physical music formats is in full swing, and Alliance Entertainment is experiencing an impressive spike in CD sales. Thanks to K-pop and the relentless popularity of Taylor Swift, physical music sales are defying the digital trend, marking a shift in the music industry.

Key Trends Shaping the Global Music Business in 2024

Key Trends Shaping the Global Music Business in 2024 The music industry is in a constant state of evolution, especially in 2024, where new technological advancements and business models are reshaping the landscape. Let's dive into the most significant trends impacting the music business today.

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How to Budget for Your Music Promotion and Track Release

Promoting your music is key to its success. This guide helps you budget for everything from social media ads and influencer marketing to music videos, ensuring your track reaches the right audience. Maximize your impact and get your music heard without overspending!

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Navigating the Harmony of Creativity and Marketing in Music: Insights from @danhelfers' Thread

In a Twitter thread filled with gems of wisdom, @danhelfers shares invaluable insights into the intricate dance between creativity and marketing in the music industry. Let's unravel the key takeaways from this enlightening discourse. 1. The Foundation: "Work on Your Music" 1) Music Marketing (A Thread)

Power to change the world.

The bigger picture, a book about climate change written by Venesa Nakate. We are the World, a song by the great Michael Jackson. The human element, a movie by James Balog. Not forgetting Words and songs by Miriam Makeba and Ayub Ogada. I could mention so many Creatives or champions

How to get people interested in your podcast in Kenya

To get people interested in your podcast in Kenya, consider the following strategies: 1. Identify your target audience: Understand who your ideal listeners are and what they are interested in. Create content that appeals to them and addresses their needs. 2. Use social media: Use platforms such as Tiktok, Twitter,

How to Distribute music to streaming platforms

Today I am going to show you guys how to distribute your music to streaming platforms like Spotify. Distributing music to streaming platforms has never been easier, thanks to the various digital distribution companies available. Here are the steps to take to get your music on popular streaming platforms like

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Artist Development is Not Only About Marketing

In the music industry, you know that development is key to an artist's success. But what does it mean exactly? Many people think of marketing when they hear "development," but there's much more to it than just getting the music out there. In this

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What it means to be an independent musician

Today’s indie musicians set their own path and find opportunities that work for and excite them instead of chasing outdated career paths or waiting for someone to "pick" them.

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Am I not enough as an artist?

Few people would actually listen to the vision. As an Artist, your perspective about everything is very creative. Which means you don’t have the precise words to explain how you feel. Unless in a song or a painting.

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Are you really a fan?

Dm your favorite painter, repost her new song, share her new blog, maybe even send half ticket money even if you won’t make it. Most importantly tell everyone about the project don’t just keep the invite to yourself.

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Start here for a quick overview of everything you need to know

We've crammed the most important information to help you get started with Ghost into this one post. It's your cheat-sheet to get started, and your shortcut to advanced features.

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Customizing your brand and design settings

How to tweak a few settings in Ghost to transform your site from a generic template to a custom brand with style and personality.

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Writing and managing content in Ghost, an advanced guide

A full overview of all the features built into the Ghost editor, including powerful workflow automations to speed up your creative process.

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Building your audience with subscriber signups

How Ghost allows you to turn anonymous readers into an audience of active subscribers, so you know what's working and what isn't.

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Selling premium memberships with recurring revenue

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How to grow your business around an audience

A guide to collaborating with other staff users to publish, and some resources to help you with the next steps of growing your business