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…
Lyrics quickfix – pointers on efficient writing routines and mindsets
There’s no reason to mystify the process of writing lyrics. If you have a solid gameplan, you’ll be able to write something decent in no time. If you know where to skip the detours, that i…
Putting a Lid on the Inner Ney-Sayer
Staying motivated and in love with the game is vital to any musical career. This means keeping your inner critic in check, knowing when to analyze. You can put a lid on the inner Ney-Sayer! Most, init…
Traveling Without Flight Frenzy – 6 Vital Pointers for Musicians
Preparation is key when traveling as a musician. The endeavor doesn’t have to end in a fight at the gate, added costs or worst of all – a ruined instrument. There are great differences in the wa…
5 pointers on boosting your Spotify playlist placements
While the playlist game is still a highly selective process, there ARE ways to demystify it. Nobody will give you any guarantees, we’re all working with the same blackbox here. But there are way…
Getting Your Music Video Instagram Ready – 3 Fast Pointers
For many artists, Instagram has slowly but surely turned into a major content outlet. New features like IGTV enable you to post full-length music videos on the platform, and story engagement is incred…
ZYYN “You can literally grow your brand solely off of Instagram”
Zyyn is a singer, songwriter and record producer from Lexington Kentucky. The now LA based allrounder mixes contemporary R&B, Jazz, Grunge, and Hip-hop into his music. We got the chance to talk to…
