12 Easy Tweaks To Improve Your Live Video Broadcasts
This article lists different tweaks I have picked up along the way, which can help you give live broadcasting a try, as well as provide some behind-the-scenes stories.
Indie Music Blogs in 2019
There’s no doubt about it. The indie music blogosphere has gone through massive changes in the last few months; major publications have been going dark, music publicists are adapting their business models, music fans can stream any album they want.
How To Create Social Media Content When You’re Depressed
Musicians and others in the entertainment industry are creative individuals whose best work tends to comes from strong emotions. It’s no surprise that many of us also struggle with mood disorders such as depression.
Austin James on Communities, Co-writes, and Consistency
For the last three years, Austin has been playing guitar live on the internet from his house and cultivated a devoted fanbase that supports him financially in exchange for his music.
The State of Social Media in 2019 - And Where Artists Can Win!
This article covers the state of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn at the start of 2019.
Sara Wilkinson on World Travel, Whims, and Wednesdays
Without a doubt, currently, Toronto-based Sara Wilkinson is an artist – dressed to the nines in vintage clothes, sipping herbal tea to keep her voice healthy while on tour.
10 Music Industry Predictions For 2019
The music industry is one of exponential innovation. There’s no telling where we’ll be a year after I, Clarence, the Pop of Colour boy, write this post.
ROYAL on Emotions, Obsessions, and Wisdom.
The dreamy pop artist’s new release, Heart of Shadows, takes hard lessons in love and paints them into a tortured, beautiful, auditory masterpiece.
Is This A Scam? Find Out With The STOP Method
With the independent music business being the Wild West, it’s no surprise that snake oil salespeople have shown up to try and take advantage of emerging bands and artists trying to build a career.
10 Things No One Tells You About Working In The Music Business
Working in the music business is a wild ride. We are an industry that was completely transformed for the digital revolution.
How To Make The Most of A Music Festival Slot As A Local Artist – Ottawa CityFolk
If, in the current state of the music industry, live performances are an artist’s bread and butter, then a music festival slot is an ornately decorated, multi-tiered cake.
Lindsay Lou on Fans, Tour Vans, and Southland
The music lulled for a split-second, and at that exact moment the joyous shout of a three-year-old girl in the crowd rang out and melted all out hearts – “I love you, Lindsay Lou!”
Lessons Learnt From Running A Small Business
I wanted to write this article to put some of my lapses of judgement and lessons learnt the hard way on full display, in hopes that it can help those reading from making them, or feeling stuck.
A Case For Small Town Gigs
This article makes a case for small town gigs, and why they should be given equal consideration to city venues.
10 Free Ways To Promote Your New Music Release - From Adequate to Amazing
Buckle your rhinestone-studded seat belts, and let’s go for a ride! These are ten ways to promote the release itself, in a loose order from adequate to amazing.
The 10 Commandments Of Onstage Fashion
While every artist has their own style, the performer should always be the best dressed in the room.
Caleb J. Murphy on The Power of Authenticity and Community
Authentic. Open. Honest. These are three of the pillars in the foundation of who is Caleb J. Murphy. His new album, Everybody Breaks, tears his last barriers to vulnerability down and forges them into the most personal album of his career thus far.
The Musician’s Networking Event Cheat Sheet
Wear what you feel comfortable in. Today is not the day to try those brand new formal shoes, that high-street leotard that requires double-sided tape, or anything out of your fashion comfort zone.
How to Create a Steady Gigging Calendar by The Crafty Musician’s Anitra Jay
It’s hard to find gigs. Whether you’re just starting out as an independent artist or you’re a seasoned vet, you might find yourself with significant holes in your schedule that need to be filled.
Rewarding Brand Loyalty: Artist Fan Clubs Meet Enterprise Gamification
You want to make your fans feel like stars – recognize and reward them publicly for their loyalty.