Once in a while you might be inclined to invite hired pros, meaning superb instrumentalist or vocalist, to a session. However close or tight this relationship might be, in its core it is a professiona…
The Remix Approach – Some Do’s and Dont’s
Enlisting a talented collaborator for a remix is a smart move. By doing so, you position yourself aesthetically within a distinct field. You also tap into new audiences and taste-radars, by benefittin…
Music Submission Checklist
Whether you’re reaching out to a blog, channel or playlist curator, there are certain things that can help your music submission . Having great music is a prerequisite to great media success. St…
Approaching Music Influencers – Things to Think About
A huge part of what we do at ForTunes is indulge in music-related data. It’s so important. If you know how to handle your insights creatively, you’ll be sure to boost your releases, audien…
5 Pointers on Shared Studio Space
So you’re sharing a studio space with friends or colleagues – sounds like a creative situation. Having a multitude of creators in one production environment can be highly uplifting. You te…
Benefits of Discovering User-Generated Content
From the earliest stages of ForTunes on, we were fascinated with the concept of user-generated content – UGC. From small, hobby channels on YouTube, to service-oriented playlists and channels, t…
4 Co-writing Tips for Avid Songwriters
Diving into a co-writing session is a great way of expanding your creative horizon. Apart from shaping important aspects of your overall craft, collaborative writing also nourishes various soft skills…
4 Cornerstones of Creative Confidence
Many musicians and producers go through similar stages of content creation: There are high output times, where everything just seems to flow, but also lows, drenched in doubt, over-analyzing and lack …
What We Learn from Tracking 1000+ Music Blogs
The world of DIY Music PR work can be overwhelming: You have to initiate your own send-outs, deliver follow-ups and keep an eye on recent activity, creating your own reports. This is where music blogs…
NAKED CAMEO “Be patient and impatient at the same time”
Naked Cameo definitely managed to make a name for themselves over the past few months. After releasing the first single off their debut album “Of Two Minds” via the Viennese record label F…
