We’re in the middle of ‘the great shutdown of 2020’ as some are calling it. We’ve all been advised to stay at home as much as possible and not to gather in groups larger than 10 people. Unfortunately for us musicians, this means most venues are canceling shows until further notice. While we don’t know […]
Author: Rob Schultz
My idea of independence is freedom! I believe in being yourself as an artist, exploring your creativity and making decisions that are best for you. I work with featured artists to find their story and select industry experts to feature on TCM!
50 Engaging Content Ideas Musicians Can Use For Social Media
It can be difficult to remain consistent and engaging on social media as an artist, especially when you don’t feel like you have anything new to say. A lot of artists tend to just go on a hiatus during that time. But this can be counter-productive to your goals and make you lose momentum. That’s […]
7 Reasons Musicians should Submit their Music to Online Radio Stations
As Independent artists, you have to wear many hats. You have to write, record, perform your music, and book and promote your performances. Another thing you should be doing regularly is promoting your music to gain more fans. There are many ways you can do this but a great way is to submit your music […]
Artist Spotlight – Husband & Wife Duo Takes The Plunge
Eureka Music Revival is a genre blending husband & wife duo from Eureka Springs, AR made up of Jason and Lorrie Davis. Also known as EMR, they’ve been performing in the Northwest Arkansas area since 2016. Their debut album, Head for the Hills, was released in March of 2018. Since the album’s release they’ve had […]
5 Tricks to Boost Your Booking Efforts This Year
To be successful as an independent artist, you have to be able to grow. This might mean learning new skills and picking up new tricks, or it could mean shaking bad habits. Whatever it might be, we have to constantly be willing to take a hard look at ourselves and see where we need to […]
10 Powerful and Free WordPress Themes for Musicians
Building and maintaining a website is one of the most important things you can do for your business as a musician. Your website is the information hub for your empire. It works 24/7 to engage, educate, and inform viewers. It also has the vital job of converting visitors into subscribers, convincing prospects to hire you […]
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The Top 10 Posts of 2019
2019 has come and gone. From various lawsuits, big industry executive switch-ups, and the ever-changing landscape of music streaming, the music industry at large had its fair share of woes. One thing continues to persevere through it all and that’s the power of independent music driven by wildly talented artists like you. In 2019 we […]
Artist Spotlight: Audrey Callahan on making a living doing what you love while also making a positive impact
Audrey Callahan was born in Long Beach, CA to a musical family. Because her family was military, she never stayed in one place for too long, having lived in several countries by the time she was a teenager. One thing that was a staple during all this travel was her love for music. Although this […]
Artist Spotlight: Ty Scott King on going against the grain as a positive Rapper/Poet
Ty Scott King is a versatile, award-winning artist who has fine-tuned a balance between poetry and hip hop. Referred to by many as “the Maya Angelou of this generation,” she has shared platforms with a variety of notable industry greats, awed international audiences, and performed at the United States Pentagon. Ty has successfully showcased her […]
The Ultimate Secret Weapon for Submitting Your Music to Lots of Internet Radio Stations
We offer an extra resource to help you get more responses from your radio pitch, the Radio Pitch Template. If you need help figuring out what to say to radio stations and how to get them to respond, download our Free Radio Pitch Checklist and Template here. Every musician’s ultimate desire is to have their […]
Artist Spotlight: ‘Sincerely, Iris’ on his long journey as an accomplished Singer-Songwriter
In 2013, Todd Murray (AKA Sincerely, Iris), received a unique and surprise Christmas gift. His cousin, a fellow guitar player and tinkerer had built him a homemade 4-string guitar made out of various scrap materials, with the centerpiece being Todd’s old Colorado license plate. Thought to just be an art piece, it sparked an entirely […]
