The world wide web has been integral in shifting the balance of power in the music industry from record executives and talent scouts to you, the independent artist. Now you can sell your music and communicate directly to your fans or potential fans without having to go through a middle man. The power is in your […]
Category: Promotions
The Secret Weapon to Creating a Killer Electronic Press Kit
In today’s highly technological world, having an online presence is a must when it comes to booking gigs for the independent artist. An online presence lends overall credibility to the artist. What’s more, having all materials aggregated in one place makes it easier for potential venues, event planners, and talent buyers to review the materials and […]
10 Must Haves for your Artist Website
Your artist website is your conversation with the world. In most cases, this will be the first ever conversation you will have with a potential fan, event planner, media representative or talent buyer. Your website will help them decide whether to contact/engage with you, go to your show, or move on to the next artist. This is […]
5 Must Do Rules to Being an Independent Artist
Being an independent artist takes a lot of grit. You have to push through the rejection and the negativity and show up to work. Whether it’s your shows or business meetings, or passing out flyers on the street, you have to show up every time in spite of how you feel. I didn’t realize what […]
20 Promotion Tactics for the Independent Artist
Record executives and music industry know-it-alls say this time and time again, “Get your name out there.” I have heard this phrase so many times that it has become a pet-peeve. The problem with this phrase is that it is too broad and generic. First of all, how do you get your name out there […]