How To Write A Quick Pitch For SubmitHub by Ear To The Ground’s Greg Jones
Everyday we get dozens of new submissions. Some of them include a “quick pitch” where they explain a bit about themselves. Here’s some advice on writing a good quick pitch for the SubmitHub platform.
Ten MEGAPHONO 2018 Moments Captured by Pop of Colour
One of the really special features about MEGAPHONO 2018 in Ottawa, I find, is how much genuine, direct access is offered.
Lisa Nicole on Country, Kindness, and Keith
Lisa Nicole’s sweet as pink frosting and bubbly as sparkling lemonade personality does little to steal the spotlight from her determination and admirable work ethic.
What Is A “Professional Email Address”?
The written content of a professional email has been taught by many a high school language teacher, but I wanted to put together this article to go in-depth about the email account name itself.
Synch Licensing Deals Are The Tinder Dates Of The Music Business
Just like Tinder, Bumble, or any similar app, there is a format and technique to presenting yourself to get the most out of your experience. Swipe, and this article will present them to you.
How Food Advertising Strategies Can Be Used For Music Promo
I think it could be possible for us songwriters to learn to market our finished compositions by watching what the snack industry is doing.
10 Reasons To Display Your Original Song Lyrics On Your Artist Website
Your song lyrics are guaranteed to be accurate. Don’t let your fans sing along incorrectly! If you wrote the words, then you know them
Matt Venuti on Rare Instruments, The Road, and The Rhythm of Life
Welcoming the world with a heart wide open, the singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has traveled, loved, and let many incredible opportunities come his way.
5 Ways To Rock A Music Conference
The tides are turning in the music industry – many artists aim to be seen as valuable partners, not fireable employees to reputable music companies.
These Three Laws Are Making Canadian Musicians Lose Money
The “Starving Artist” trope is hard enough to prove wrong as it is, making it even harder are these three Canadian laws that are essentially siphoning revenue away from us.
How To Deal With Sexist Situations In The Music Industry (feat. Sal Wilcox)
This article takes a dozen or so common situations women go through in their daily hustle, and features our suggestions of how to handle these moments with class and self-respect. Some situations are funny and casual, others are serious.
10 Daily Life Philosophies Brought To You By My Cat
Hello, Humans! It is I, Louise (you may also address me as Her Royal Majesty Louise). My Clarence is sleeping right now, so I’ve taken over his computer for a short period of time to impart you with some of my daily life philosophies that could help you with achieving your goals in the New Year.
Facebook Cracks Down On Engagement Baiting – Here’s What You Need To Know
Facebook announced a change in their algorithm which would crack down on public pages using “engagement baiting” as a strategy to increase reach. Here’s what this means for you.
When To Ask For A Down Payment In The Music Business
The safest popular option we have in the music industry is the down payment. Here are three occasions where it should absolutely be used.
Inside The Christmas Music Snow Globe
I’ve been fascinated about the whole Christmas music industry for a long time, and this article is a compilation of questions I’ve asked myself over the years, and took it upon myself to find the answers.
Is This Music Publicist Legit? 5 Red Flags
From my own experience, talks with real publicists & blogs, and some research, here are five red flags to watch out for when vetting PR agencies.
Cash Me A Record Deal, How Bow Da?
If you haven’t heard by now, Danielle Bregoli, AKA Bhad Bhabie, AKA the “Cash Me Outside” girl just signed a deal with Atlantic Records.
The Worst Music Bio Ever
A lot of talented musicians have trouble talking about their art. They compose and play beautiful music, but can’t figure out how to get their message across to those who haven’t heard the material before.
You Are A Pine Tree. Act Like It.
This article isn’t a book review, but rather my thoughts on how some of the philosophies Noah Fleming presents can apply to independent musicians.
Retail Techniques Every Musician Should Try
As many of you readers here are musicians with day jobs (some in retail), I thought I’d show you the different skills these non-musical-gigs require, that you might not even know can help you sell your music, your merch, and brand.