Ditto Review: A Detailed Look at the Music Distribution Service
Okay, to start this Ditto review, I’m going to say something that I probably shouldn’t… I’m actually a DistroKid user, myself. Not a great thing to admit off the bat in this post, right? But my bet is that, if you’re reading this, you’re probably deep into the details of determining which distributor is best […]
Musosoup Review: An Unbiased Look at the Platform Based on Real Campaigns
Is Musosoup worth it? Here’s my short answer: It can be. Artists can use Musosoup to get press coverage and playlist placements for their music. There are a lot of solid curators on the platform, and thanks to their submission model (which I’ll discuss in more depth below), campaigns are incredibly easy to set up […]
How to Write a Press Release for Your Music
If you’re an indie musician, there’ll always be some aspects of promoting your music you need to do by yourself, whether that’s because you’re a DIY band, an artist without a manager or label, or because your budget is tight. A press release is a great way to promote yourself and your music for free; […]
9 Best TikTok Promotion Services for Artists (2023)
Here are the top TikTok promotion services for artists in 2022: Before I get into each firm, I want to note that I’ve only tried one firm on this list; the rest of my analysis is based on my informal survey of what’s out there (using the sophisticated research techniques of Google search and email). […]
An Interview with Michael Walker from Modern Musician
I had a friend in college who was pretty into a band called Paradise Fears. Okay, I kind of shortchanged that. He wasn’t just “pretty into” them – actually, I’d say he was the definition of a Paradise Fears fan. He’d get hyped on their singles. He’d blast their albums. He’d pump their YouTube pop […]
How to Tell If a Spotify Playlist Is Fake
TL;DR – Here are the four signs of bots on a Spotify playlist: Read on for the details. And, whatever you do, stay safe! If you ever decide to pay for Spotify promotion, you’ll face two huge risks: 1) The promo company could take your money and do nothing / get no results. This sucks. […]
21 Top Music Bloggers to Follow in 2023
We’re swamped by information. I’m old enough to remember, aeons ago, when the only ways to discover new music releases were MTV and a few specialized magazines. If you had a favorite band, most likely, you’d have to wait until the album was released to read an accurate review or hear the artist’s vision on […]
Why You Shouldn’t Compare Yourself to Other Artists
I went to a new gym for the first time today, and I kind of hated it. I switched gyms unwillingly. My wife and I are on campus at Denver Seminary (she’s working through their clinical counseling program), and one of the benefits the seminary has been offering is a free membership to the local […]
TikTok Music Copyright: Explained
We’ve all been there: waiting for the bus, chilling at the coffee shop, or lying in bed before falling asleep. You pull out your phones and start scrolling, watching the latest trends. Sometimes you even have a song in your head for the whole day, showing up on every video on your feed. It’s everywhere! […]
Boost Collective Review: Is It Legit?
Yes, Boost Collective is legit. They distribute music to stores like Spotify and Apple Music. They aren’t as established as some of the other music distributors you’ve almost certainly heard of, like CD Baby or DistroKik. They’re an up-and-comer in the space. But they legitimately get your music into stores at no upfront cost, and […]
