Working with befriended creatives can be the best thing in the world. It’s a zone where everything is creative allowed – and appreciation is woven into every nuance of the process. Still, there …
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…
5 Reasons Why You Should Track Other Artists
Growing an artist’s musical brand implies a multitude of activities. Preparing a continuous stream of future releases while keeping a close eye on the current catalog, developing a strong visual…
How to Boost Your Merch Sale on Tour
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…
Staying Cool During First Music Releases
First music releases can be quite exhilarating. You’ve been planning for months, maybe longer, have something special to introduce to the world. If you’re doing everything alone, you have …
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…
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…
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…
