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…
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…
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…
The Bruised Cruise – Going Strong From a Slow Release
Slow releases can be quite sobering in terms of motivation and assessment of a formerly willful campaign. Especially in times where music releases chase each other. Worries and contentual doubts pop u…
How to Enforce Deadlines – Smoothly
Being able to enforce deadlines is an extremely important skill set when conducting creative endeavors. Especially if you’re working with a team structure, be it with label, booking agency or somethin…
9 Exciting Challenges of Current D.I.Y. Realities
We collected some interesting challenges many D.I.Y. musicians face – and also some ideas on how to master them. Tag on and let’s get cooking: Dealing with the peripheral workload Problem…
5 Hidden Challenges of the Streaming Era
There are numerous interesting developments connected to the changing paradigm of music consumption: the way radio is effected, the implications on the market of physical recorded media but also the w…