You may not have heard about publishing royalties, but they are a big income stream for some songwriters. Get versed in what they are and how to collect them. As an independent artist, you may not be hitting the big…
As musicians, it’s important you understand the copyrights surrounding your music. We’ve summed up the most important jargon for you in a quick and easy guide. What is copyright? Copyright indicates the ownership of a piece of work by a…
The independent music landscape is more saturated than ever, and role of marketing and promotion has fallen onto the independent artist and label. There’s a gigantic range of marketing tools available for independent musicians nowadays. These resources will aid you…
Your workflow when working with samples can make or break your musical outcomes. Make sure you choose the best DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) for your requirements and musical working processes. DAWs stand for Digital Audio Workstations; they are digital programmes…
It should be obvious that music marketing combines music with marketing. But what exactly is marketing? And more importantly, how will it benefit you and your music? What is it? The official definition of marketing is: “The action or business…
With so many music distributors offering to get your music online, it can be daunting choosing just one. However, it’s worth taking the time choosing the one that’s right for you and your needs. There’s no point signing up to…
Getting your fans to interact with your social media and content is a tricky nut to crack. How can you get your audience to engage organically whilst still staying true to your brand ethos? 1. Visuals Visuals are making the…
American artist Ashanti dropped her beautiful new single ‘2:35 (I Want You)’ in January, and has utilised PUSH’s Fan Links in her marketing for it. Ashanti is a Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, record producer model and actress; an artist of…
Despite being a new kid on the block, Pre-saves are incredibly powerful tools for independent musicians and labels. Find out how, with a bit of know-how, you can easily and efficiently promote your upcoming release. Pre-saves are essentially the digital…
It’s release day and your new song is live. But where do you start when it comes to promoting it effectively? Marketing a new release may seem daunting but if you know how to tackle it, it’s a walk in…
