The Best 8 Ukuleles for Beginners in 2023
If you’re reading this, then congratulations, you’re right – ukuleles are super cool. They’re small and portable. They’re impressive, especially around a campfire. They’re a ton of fun to play – and, potentially best of all, they’re not that hard to learn, which makes them a great instrument of choice for beginners. You know all […]
Is the Music Industry a Scam?
I probably shouldn’t write this. The topic’s not all that actionable, for one thing, and for another, my viewpoint is probably unpopular. Writing it down puts me at high risk of coming off as “preachy.” And because of my position, if you’re a cynical person, you might even suspect that I’m being self-servingly disingenuous. But […]
The 10 Best Music Collaboration Websites in 2024
Looking for websites that’ll let you collaborate with other musicians? Here’s my list with a quick-hit synopsis of each option: Looking for the details on each option? Keep reading. I guess it’s trite to say at this point, but it’s still true: The internet’s a crazy thing. It used to be that if you wanted […]
Do Influencer Campaigns Work for Music Promotion?
I tried an Instagram influencer campaign last month. If you’re not familiar with the concept, 1) good for you, and 2) here’s the gist: An “influencer campaign” basically means that you pay semi-famous social media users to make videos featuring your music. There are two potential benefits to doing this: The second scenario isn’t particularly […]
The 7 Best Acoustic Guitar Amps in 2023
Looking for an acoustic guitar amp? Here’s our quick list of seven that are worth checking out: Want more details on each option? Keep reading. Not going to lie, when I first got a guitar back in high school, I had no idea that there were amps specifically designed for acoustic axes. I mean, you […]
DistroKid vs. CD Baby: Which Distributor Is Right For You?
Wondering whether CD Baby or DistroKid is right for you? It’s a common question. Click here to skip to my quick breakdown. Keep reading for the details. The background on the comparison Back in the day, when I was still cool enough to wear bright blue Aeropostale t-shirts with the brand name emblazoned in big […]
Chartmetric Review: Is It Worth It?
Is Chartmetric worth it? Here’s my quick answer that you might not like: It depends on what you’re looking for. From a pure functionality standpoint, oh yeah, it’s worth it. Chartmetric is the best tool I’ve found for compiling a huge range of data across a bunch of different platforms. From a sheer stats perspective, […]
Playlist Supply vs. Playlist Map vs. Artist Tools
Playlist finding tools are kind of a niche thing. To care about playlist finding tools, you’ve got to care about growing an audience on Spotify, then you have to come to the conclusion that playlists are a viable way to do that, then you’ve got to determine that you have the time to reach out […]
What the Spotify Updates Mean for Musicians
If you’ve got a Spotify for Artists account, you probably got that email last week… The one where they announced a gazillion feature updates that are actually kind of important. I don’t know about you, but I usually treat Spotify emails the same way I treat physical mail from my bank – I look at […]
Growing a YouTube Channel: An Update
Heading into this year, I made a commitment: Every week, I’d post a video to YouTube. My goal was to build a following on the platform, and my rationale, as I outlined a few months ago, is this: YouTube, for me, was the clear-cut choice to diversify my audience. It features short-form and long-form videos, […]
