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Habits are definitely an essential part of our lives. Influencing both our time at home and in the workplace, they help to dictate our actions and natural behaviors. In this article, we’re going to discuss some great habits to help improve your music career. Time management Firstly, effective time management is absolutely crucial to [...]
As an artist, a lot of the content you share will originate on your phone. Particularly on tour, much of what you share with the world will be photos taken on your device. In the world of marketing, there is nothing worse than content that is of a low quality. Low-resolution images will negatively [...]
As we all know already, releasing a project or a single is never a simple task to do. There’s so many minuscule and large elements to keep an eye on that can push the success of your track. One thing to make sure of before releasing anything is keeping your content impressionable. The first [...]
Imagine being one of the first music producers in the United States to dominate social media. Imagine being one of the first people in The Netherlands to be followed by hundreds of thousands of people. You’d be a legend. You’d be one of the most influential people in the entire country. Now, imagine influence [...]
Music production is a long and tedious process. Writing a song can take anywhere between 2 weeks to 2 months. But while artists aren’t releasing music, keeping fans’ interest engaged can sometimes be difficult. However, as a music producer, your music isn’t the only content you can offer your fans. With the ability to [...]
Brand partnerships can bring an abundance of growth to your career in many ways. By collaborating on projects with brands, you and your content will be exposed to a variety of crowds. Collaborating with a brand will not only propel the brand to achieve more exposure but will also do the same for you. [...]
Imagine you’re a record label A&R. A producer you’ve never heard of sends you an email. The subject line says “sign me to your label”, and the body of the text is simply a Soundcloud link. You immediately delete it because the sender has no regard for email etiquette. A lot of producers within [...]
One of the key components to succeeding as a producer these days is your ability to network. Making connections can help you unlock doors that your music sometimes cannot, and by having friends in high places, your name will soon spread through the industry. Getting to know other producers and people in the same [...]
What makes you stop when you are scrolling through your feed? Is it an emotion? Is it an informative piece of content? Is it something that you want your friends and colleagues within the music industry to see? The truth is that marketers are commonly using psychology to provoke emotions within people that will [...]
Regret is an emotion regularly faced in the music industry by many EDM producers. With a constant pondering of “what if”, a lot of people seem to wish that they carried out different actions when looking back in hindsight. In this article, we’re going to discuss the roots behind regret in the music industry, [...]
One of the key components to building a successful career in modern times, is without a doubt, merchandise sales. In recent times, dance music merchandise has skyrocketed in popularity. Artists like Don Diablo has been marking a huge importance on his entire 'Hexagon' brand through the image that is worn upon the backs or [...]
Content is an absolutely essential part of being an artist. Whether you are active on social media or not, we all know it’s true. Whether it’s shots for your press profile, behind the scenes studio tours, live streams, or simply interactions with fans, content is something that everybody needs in order to maintain a [...]
In the music industry, it can be pretty difficult to get things done. With a long schedule of items to accomplish, productivity & a strong work ethic can often be extremely hard to obtain. In contrast, some people are able to work extremely efficiently so that they’re able to become a step closer to [...]
With many producers in the music industry having relatively small budgets for marketing their artistic brand, it comes as no surprise to learn that they are unable to spend thousands of dollars every single month simply on marketing. During this article, we’re going to discuss some effective ways to market your artistic brand, and [...]
Putting together an effective Instagram strategy is vital for artists due to the sheer level of potential the platform offers for expanding your reach. Many focus on the visual content they upload to Instagram and neglect the written copy that accompanies the images, which is a huge mistake. Not only do your captions build [...]
Perfectionism is extremely common among creative people. For those who have refined their craft and creativity, it is all too easy to fall into the trap of obsessing over making the perfect art, whether that be a piece of artwork, a book or of course, a song. Part of an artist’s talent relies upon [...]
The debate about live mixing vs pre-recorded sets is one that has lasted throughout the dance music industry’s lifetime. Without a definitive answer, this is a debate that can often spark strong opinions within the artist community, as well as the fan community. There are many who argue firmly that artists must mix live [...]
In a previous article we debated the benefits of hiring a ghost producer, and discussed the benefits of working with artists in order to achieve optimum creativity. Now, we’re going to look at current opinion within the industry, and whether it is now socially acceptable to use ghost producers, in contrast to previous years. [...]
Social media Marketing is becoming a lot more important for music producers lately. Even if your music is great, it won’t reach anybody without the correct and most effective distribution methods. But simply creating a profile and waiting for the followers to come is not a viable strategy for anybody truly desiring success. Instead, [...]
One of the most commonly asked questions by artists is how to increase excitement ahead of the release of a track or album. This can be a difficult task, especially if you haven’t yet amassed a large worldwide fanbase. One of the newest tactics for generating interest around a release is the pre-save feature, [...]
