Diving into the universe of Half an Orange is an exciting experience. The duo created a beautiful, animated sphere around their music, which is inspired by an extensive backpacking trip through Brazil…
Contemporary Needs – Thoughts on Mobile Musicianship
As mobile production gear is getting more adaptable and more reliable, the realities of creating on the go become increasingly evident. Being a musician – no matter at which stage – means hovering bet…
Rue Royale: “We will carry on evolving with technology as long as we can”
It’s always a pleasure to get some insights from experienced artists of the ForTunes community. Rue Royale, the Anglo-American duo and DIY enthusiasts, were kind enough to share some thoughts on…
Music Deals Galore – Knowing When to Shop, and When to Stop
Black-Friday is officially raining down upon us also in terms of special music deals. Your e-mail spam folder is probably bursting just about now. Software companies are trying to invade the primal, s…
CATASTROPHE & CURE “Don’t get stuck on principles of audio production”
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…
