likes, Instagram followers, Spotify plays – what do these things have in common? Artists want them. Artists feel like they need them to be recognized in the industry. Fair enough. There is a lot of pressure to play a numbers game. So long as artists want these things, there will be shady services out […]
Sell Your Music And Distribution
Once you've made your songs, you'll need to distribute it so people can buy a copy. The following guides all help you either get your music out there and into shops, or look at how to sell your music.
How To Get On Spotify Playlists As An Artist
Distributing your music to popular streaming platforms may not get you many streams unless you’ve already got a large fan base. That’s where playlists come in. By getting your song featured on a popular Spotify playlist, you can instantly boost your play count and start earning a greater income from streaming. But this is easier […]
How To Sell Beats Online, The Only Guide You’ll Need!
If you’ve been producing music for a while and are at the stage where your beats are good enough for people to use, you’ll probably want to think about selling your beats on. Getting your beats up for sale isn’t that difficult, and can be done within a day or so with a website and […]
How To Sell Music On iTunes in 2018 – Also Get On Amazon MP3, Spotify, Rhapsody, Napster And More
Today we’re going to show you how to get music on iTunes, MP3, Napster, Spotify, and a whole load of other on music stores using Songcast (Free to create a account). We’ll also lo at what you need to do once you get your music on these sites, and how to make the most […]
How To Submit Your Music To Pandora, And Why You’d Even Want To
Want to know how to get your music on Pandora? Well read on as we’ll show you how to do that fast today. Despite the fact that most of the industry is focusing on Spotify and Apple Music, Pandora should not be ignored. They have over 80 million active listeners, and a song catalog of […]
How To Release An Album That’ll Blow Fan’s Socks Off!
If you want to release an album that will blow your fan’s socks off, you need to do than just hype it up. The problem with hype is that it always dies down at some point. And, after the fog of rah-rah is clear, there’s a good chance nobody will even care. If the […]
What Are Some Music Placement Opportunities Available To Musicians?
Have you ever thought about getting your music featured in TV and films? Do you wish you could get your music into the hands of decision makers at labels? Then placement and licensing opportunities are exactly what you’ve been loing for. But where do you get started, and who do you pitch to? What are […]
How To Choose The Right Music Distribution Company To Get Your Music Out In The World
If you want to sell your music on as many different stores and platforms as possible, then you must distribute it. Distribution is efficient and affordable than it’s ever been. There are many services to choose from, and while most of them are comparable, they aren’t exactly the same. This makes it difficult to […]
Indie Album Release Checklist, Make Sure You’re Doing These Before Your Launch
Recording your album is without a doubt the best part of releasing music. The creative process is a joy (that’s why we do it after all), and you get to call a lot of the shots. At the end of the long process, you have something concrete you can be proud of. Then comes the […]
How To Set Up Pay What You Want For Musicians
The music you create can be used in a variety of different ways. Most musicians focus on making money with their music, and for good reason. But you can also use your music as a promotional tool to create a buzz, build your e list, or to grow your following. If you aren’t interested in […]
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