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Snapchat is undoubtedly one of the biggest social media platforms on the planet. Constantly remaining in the App Store Top 10, and with several hundred million active users, its influence on people around the world is absolutely incredible. But with many people focusing on the likes of Instagram and Facebook, many producers are not [...]
One of the most common topics up for discussion in the music industry is whether having a lot of money can aid you in advancing your career more quickly. Every artist has a different path to success, whether aided by money, talent, or contacts. Money can often be a big factor in whether an [...]
As an artist, you’ll often be told about the importance of promotion. Whether you’re releasing a track or starting a new campaign, promotion will be at the forefront of your strategy. This may be in the form of advertisements, email campaigns, paid social media posts or even just an Instagram story. What you won’t [...]
Most artists start their career while continuing their day job in order to pay the bills. With such a saturated market out there many find the risks are too high to fully focus on a career in music straight away. However, every artist eventually reaches a point where they must consider leaving their full-time [...]
In the music industry, festival season has always revolved around the summer months. As summer begins, the media becomes bombarded with festival-mania and the focus immediately shifts onto the leading festivals worldwide like Tomorrowland, EDC, and Ultra. Around the world, there are a consistently growing number of festivals that take place every single summer, [...]
Managing a steady budget for marketing while juggling other expenses can get difficult at times, but now with an endless source of platforms available, you can work out a way to market for under $100. It’s key to promote your work to maximize your reach. Promotion requires patience in seeing results and also a [...]
As one of the world’s most popular online platforms, YouTube forms an integral aspect of campaigns for brands and artists. Often left neglected due to being a more time-consuming media platform, many artists struggle to reach their full potential on YouTube. For many, providing extended video content is a daunting prospect that takes a [...]
"I don't know the right people in the industry..." That’s a complaint we've heard many times. Here are 3 reasons why you should not be worried: - everyone is connected to someone you already know (only-one-handshake-away) - everyone you need is on social media, so you can get in touch - we have a [...]
So, you’ve produced an amazing track, next Friday it will be released. Of course, you are going to post something cool about it. Everyone is going to see it! You're so excited, you're already counting the imaginary likes. In your dreams. Join Moon Jelly now to learn how to find the right people, how [...]
When you're a musician, you tend to look at the world from a musician's point of view. Things that are common sense to you may sound completely strange to others. Keep in mind, 90% of your followers don't make music, don't know how to produce beats, don't play keys or control a crowd with [...]
We can help you kickstart your own marketing, but really dive deep in our library, because every FAQ is answered there! When we speak to young producers they often tell us: "I need a logo." But why do you need a logo? Of course, it looks cool, but having a logo doesn't make you [...]
An introduction to Moon Jelly: many musicians struggle with their marketing. We provide all the help for you. We offer marketing templates, custom services and we have the best database of articles on marketing your music. You can access some of our content for free in our free plan, but you can take your [...]
Many musicians know about Spotify from a user's perspective, but it’s important to look at it from an artist's perspective. They tend to stare at their streams, wondering why they won’t go up, while we should ask ourselves: did I target my song to the right audience. It’s wiser to aim for a niche [...]
Streams and shows are two ways to make some money as an artist, but have you ever thought about merchandise? Your logo on a t-shirt! Your own beanie! Stickers, buttons, tote bags, socks… It may sound amazing, but why would someone want to wear your brand? Join Moon Jelly now to learn how to [...]
When looking at European music festivals, the focus is often firmly set on Central and Western Europe, with festivals like Tomorrowland, Parookaville, and Glastonbury taking centre stage year after year. Although these festivals have dominated the music industry for years, we are beginning to see a shift, with festivals in Eastern Europe beginning to [...]
Hashtags are one of the most fundamental aspects of Instagram. They enable you to reach a new audience much more effectively and simultaneously increase your engagement rate. Many users neglect hashtags, which is an extremely counter-productive decision to make as it limits your reach. The fact is that over 95 million photos are added [...]
As Brazil’s most prominent electronic music producer, Alok Achkar Peres Petrillo, known by his stage name Alok, continues to exceed expectations and expand his influence globally. Having released an abundance of hit singles and received many accolades throughout his career, the young artist is a source of inspiration for many budding producers around the [...]
As an emerging independent artist, it’s important to search for new strategies to get your music heard. Along with maximizing your reach within new audiences, it’s also key to get your content in front of the right eyes. By the right eyes, we mean industry leaders such as celebrities, bloggers, supervisors, promoters, agents, and [...]
Spotify has continuously remained one of the most prominent music outlets in the world. With its huge volume of users, the platform commands a great deal of power in the music industry, making every one of its strategies send ripples through the scene, for better or for worse. Recently, Spotify announced plans to allow [...]
The radio has been beneficial for many artists in the music industry. Although people have more options now to select the music they want to listen to with streaming services, people still flock to the radio to hear what’s popular today. Radio promotion is one of the best ways to get ahead on spreading [...]
