Since releasing their debut album “Like Crazy Doves” back in 2013 the Austrian Band Catastrophe & Cure continue to make a name for themselves in the indie scene. “Blank SpotsR…
Quality over Quantity – Thoughts on Streaming and Value
In times of rapid, technological growth and streaming it might seem intuitive to go with the flow of rapid content publication. To flood the sphere with music. And there are definitely advocates and r…
4 Things That Scare off Tastemakers – so Quit Doing Them
Catering to tastemakers/influences can be a risky endeavor. No matter if you’re contacting blog editors, playlist curators or larger channel owners – things can definitely go downhill, and fast,…
SONDREY: “Make the music that gives YOU goosebumps”
At the age of 23, Sondrey has already established himself as an artist in Oslo. After finishing 7th in the talent show “The Stream” he released his debut single “Issues” which …
Boosting Your Rehearsal Effectiveness – a Walkthrough
We all know the ups and downs of diving into live rehearsals. Some days might seem mystically well-rounded, others completely off. Oftentimes there seems to be a multitude of outside factors influenci…
4-step quick guide to the ForTunes onboarding
ForTunes helps you discovering playlists, blogs and channels that have featured your music and lets you know how your audience develops. But before we can do so, we need you to point us to your artist…
The Art of Saying “No” – Thoughts on Music Dealmaking
Things within the digital sphere can develop faster than you might think. One solid track on Spotify, or one viral hit on Soundcloud, or sometimes even a favorable blog review can open a corridor of o…
Introducing the Influencer screen
ForTunes 2.8 is out now for iOS, introducing the very new Influencer screen. Got your app updated yet? …. ok. Then let’s go. Releasing music and campaigning often depends on various forms of per…
Pro’s and Cons of High Profile Covers
Arranging and recording covers of hyped songs can act as a huge boost in exposure. There’s a broad audience out there, quite appreciative of high-quality interpretations. No doubt about that. Bu…
Cruising through User Generated Content (UGC)
Someone uploaded your music to a private channel. Someone reposted your music within an interesting network. Someone is into your sound. Time to act on this – fast. Within ForTunes, you can find all o…
