Anitra Jay in Brand Image, Fan Base, First time, House Concerts, Promote A Music Release, Promotions
This webinar was sponsored by Pressed Fresh Collective a resource for musicians to access all the services a label would provide in an a la carte fashion. Work with or learn more about Pressed Fresh Collective here. Aired 10/25/2023. Check out our Webinar – How to Write a Press Release for a Song. In this […]
Anitra Jay in Artist Features and Interviews, Brand Image, Fan Base, First time, General Business, Promotions
We just wrapped up a very enlightening workshop about writing an artist bio that promotes intrigue and allure. In 2023, it’s not enough to write out your accolades and accomplishments, where you’re from, and what genres you perform and try to call that a bio. People are looking for something new and interesting that they […]
Developing a strategy to promote your music online effectively might look different from one musician to the next. There are many different ways to promote music online. There are paid options, free options, and some in between. Choosing the right mix for you all depends on your brand and your business goals. Before starting any […]
Anitra Jay in Fan Base, General Business, Live Performance Tips, Mailing List Tips & Tricks, Promotions
Live performances present one of the easiest ways to add supporters to your mailing list. The people listening and watching your show are seeing you in action. They will be most likely to support you long-term because there is nothing like an experience. The sights, the smell, the tastes, the feeling, and the sounds all […]
Below we’ve included information for 10 radio stations that are currently accepting music submissions from rap and hip-hop artists. If you are making rap or hip-hop music and would like to submit your music for radio airplay, these stations are a great start! Related: Internet radio offers a bright world of opportunity for independent artists. […]
Promoting your music is a massive enigma! There are a lot of options. One could argue that there are too many options! The problem is that it’s hard to know where to start and how to execute a strategy that works for you. That’s because every musician is unique and we all have different goals. […]
Anitra Jay in Artist Features and Interviews, Brand Image, Fan Base, Mailing List Tips & Tricks, Promotions, Radio Air Play, Social Media/YouTube
Promoting your music can be very stressful! There are so many things you can do to get exposure and generate a buzz for your music that it gets overwhelming. It’s an age-old problem. There are so many options that you’re somewhat paralyzed from making an actual decision. If you are stuck in this rut, here’s […]
Doing music is about way more than just playing a few tunes and melodies. There are so many hats a musician has to wear to keep business moving in the right direction, it could make your head spin. Being in business for yourself creates its own set of challenges, but it’s incredibly rewarding if you […]
Anitra Jay in Fan Base, First time, General Business, Live Performance Tips, Promotions, Uncategorized
Being a creative professional takes a huge amount of vulnerability and humility. Being brave enough to share your inner creative dialogue in a public space is what sets us apart from a typical person. We don’t tend to fall in line with the “accepted narratives” of society. We tend to develop our own theories and […]
A show at a venue out of town can be difficult to promote. You may not have a large following in the area. Plus, if you’re unfamiliar with the area, finding ways to build awareness about your show can be challenging. Sometimes, there are other bands on the bill that can help cover the promotion […]
Anitra Jay in Brand Image, Fan Base, General Business, Promote A Music Release, Promotions, Social Media/YouTube, Video Production
Promoting an upcoming Single or EP can be a daunting task. As an independent musician, you’re naturally geared to creating art. However, handling the business side of being a musician may not be so second nature. Some of us may even have an aversion to marketing and promoting our music because it can feel icky. […]
