Having a fixed position within a musical project is great, but also invites certain responsibilities. The privilege of being called first goes hand in hand with the expectation of time and dedication.…
Staying Zen When Preparing Broad Music Releases
Music releases can be overwhelming at times. Especially when dealing with hindrances and unexpected bumps, this fluid process can turn into a formidable challenge quite easily. We want to show you way…
Getting Hungry – How to Self Motivate Like a Pro
The way you perceive a process is entirely up to you. You can hold on for the ride, or you can shape the direction your train is heading. Either way, there are a bunch of internal – and external – fac…
Pitching Your Music to Prospective Collaborators
Approaching and pitching prospective collaborators can pan out in various ways. Some artists hit it off right from the start, others have to climb through a rocky terrain to gain some kind of rapport.…
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…
4 Things That Scare off Tastemakers
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,…
Identifying the Artistic USP
Identifying your unique, artistic selling proposition, your artistic USP, can be a bewildering task. First of all – pure artistry and differentiated marketing analysis don’t really seem to slow-…
Why External Mixing (Still) Makes Sense
With a new wave of suberbly convenient software and smart services established online- and offline, it becomes easier and easier to keep the process of mixing in-house. Keeping it strictly DIY, you ca…
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…
6 Things Every Artist Should Do During Coronavirus
The coronavirus makes staying at home the rule to live by. Social distancing can be exhausting, but for musicians it actually comes with possibilities, since the distractions are at an all time minimu…