Merch sale on tour is a cornerstone of every live endeavor. No matter which point you’re at as an artist, musical brand etc., the amount of merch sold always resonates a certain crowd involvemen…
8 Pointers on Your Acoustic Version
Creating acoustic versions of existing songs can be a great way to diversify your artistic profile. It is a way of demonstrating new musical shades and can be a solid strategic measure. In its core – …
Pointers on Inviting Hired Pros
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…
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…
Two Sides of the Creative Coin: The Artist and the Service Provider
There comes a point where most artists begin to engage in freelance work. Moving beyond the output of their own musical ambitions, jobs may a come along for other creative teams, like writing or produ…
Finding the Right Booking Agency
Finding the right booking agency can turn into a feeble task. There are various factors that have to be taken into account. Necessary prioritization, size of the roster, contractual variations and jus…
Working with Brands to Build a Brand
Brand partnerships can be a solid step towards audience expansion and traction increase. Working with brands can open a music catalog to new spheres of listeners, while adding a few new contours to a …
Here’s Why a Having a Team Matters
Working within a team structure can greatly elevate a creative process: Both in terms of creative structure and day to day business. While many DIY musicians try to keep most of the workload under the…
