Once your single is out, another email saying “my new song is out now” may have little to offer a fan who has already listened. A follow-up works better when it gives them a fresh reason to return. These music…
A digital EP bundle should feel complete when a fan opens it. The tracks should be easy to find, the extras should match the product description and the instructions should explain how to get started. Use a digital EP bundle…
Before you publish the release announcement, open the link as a fan would. A polished post cannot fix a button that opens the wrong recording or a page that still talks about an upcoming release after the music is live.…
When preparing to release music, you’ll encounter plenty of unfamiliar terminology. One term independent artists may come across is UPC. But what is a UPC in music, and do you need one to release your songs? Here’s what musicians need…
Many artists approach music marketing one release at a time. A new single is announced. Content is created. Links are shared. A pre-save campaign launches. Release day arrives. And then, a few weeks later, the cycle begins all over again.…
As an artist, it is easy to assume that if someone discovers your music, they will eventually listen to it. After all, they clicked your profile. They watched your video. They showed enough interest to learn more. Surely the hard…
For many independent artists, every release follows the same pattern. You finish a song, build a campaign, promote a pre-save, create content, share links, encourage streams and spend weeks trying to generate momentum. Then release day arrives. The campaign ends.…
Getting discovered is one of the biggest goals in music marketing. Artists spend countless hours creating content, pitching playlists, posting on social media and promoting their releases in the hope of reaching new listeners. And when discovery happens, it feels…
You have created the perfect TikTok. The video gets views. People comment asking where they can hear the full song. Someone finally decides to click through to your profile. And then… they can’t immediately find what they are looking for.…
Promoting music online has never been easier, but it has also never been more fragmented. Artists are expected to maintain a presence across multiple streaming platforms, social networks, video channels and promotional tools. As a result, it can be tempting…
