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The Next Steps in the Music Business
In part one of this little two-parter we discussed ways to attract fans with the help of our first couple of finished songs, all with regards to a subsequent album release. This time we move another step further and look … Continue reading
That was MusicBiz Madness 2015
The MusicBiz Madness Conference 2015 started up to ist name: Madness presented itself with a false fire alarm five minutes prior to the official welcoming. Thus we got set back for an hour and had to re-schedule all speakers to … Continue reading
Posted in General, Music Business, Music Distribution, Music Licensing, Music Marketing, Music Promotion
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Before You Sign Your Name
Let’s face it, the music business is still a hotbed for sharks and crooks. Don’t blame the big ones, look at small business operations who cash in on musicians’ naivete, left alone those who know right away they will cheat … Continue reading
It will (never) work without a Record Label
Pardon? Haven’t record labels come out of fashion and isn’t the internet a sure-fire success? Hold the horses. In fact, you do not need a record label to sell your music these days, provided you know the alternative and put … Continue reading
How to put your Music up for sale effectively
We have to make it easy for customers to make a purchase. If a bricks and mortar store door is closed, if we have to shout for a shop attendee to help us, if certain products aren’t visible, our conscience … Continue reading
Posted in Music Business, Music Distribution, Music Marketing, Music Promotion, Social Media
Tagged digital outlets, diy musicians, independent, julian angel, mailorder shops, music business, music distribution, music marketing, music promotion, musicbiz madness, sell your music, selling music, underground
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Do You Need A Label Code ?
They say you need a label code to get airplay. But if you cannot get ‘traditional’ airplay anyway, what about the LC code then? Do you still need it or can you just get along with those willing to play … Continue reading
Interview: Phil Vanderkill
Phil Vanderkill is the lead singer of Sergeant Steel, a successfully self-marketed hard rock band from Austria (who actually worked with legendary producer Michael Wagener). I met Phil at a radio party and was impressed by his openness to sharing … Continue reading
Mailorder Shops – hit the target with these outlets
If they cannot find it at the major chain stores devoted fans will get it from specific niche outlets. And that is where the chance is for musicians from all levels to get their music in front of targeted fans. … Continue reading
Skills A Musician Needs Today
What does a musician has to be capale of these days to sustain a carreer in the music business? While some basics are still relevant after all those years – even decades – especially the internet comes with lots of … Continue reading
Who needs a Record Label?
We all know by now that quite a lot has changed in the music industry. New (and often weird) business models pop up all the time, popular acts cancel their record contracts, the media rejoice – and ‘small’ musicians get … Continue reading