How to Submit to Music Blogs in 2023
The quick synopsis of my seven-step process: Read on for the details. There’s nothing more exciting than getting ready for an album release. Months of preparation, recording sessions, countless hours listening to mixes and masters, and choosing the design and packaging. The whole process brought to life a piece of work uniquely yours and ready […]
What Are the Different Types of Spotify Playlists?
There are three kinds of Spotify playlists. 1. Editorial playlists. 2. Algorithmic playlists. 3. User-created playlists. If you want to grow on Spotify / get more streams, it’s pretty important to understand how each type of playlist works – and how to get on one. First up: Editorial playlists Editorial playlists are the big ones. Like […]
The 16 Best Rap Blogs to Check Out in 2023
The hip hop culture has always been one of those movements that could make the most of the technologies available. For instance, in the mid-2000s, Soundcloud featured many mixtapes by unknown rappers who later became some of the biggest names in the industry, like Chance The Rapper, Young Thug and Khalid. Today, hip hop is […]
Wisdom from Phoebe Bridgers
I will admit that I like Phoebe Bridgers. She’s basically been the queen of the sad-indie-emo world for the last three years. And I know she’s probably too poppy for you, and I know she’s very sad, and I know she basically only makes one type of song. But shoot, she makes that one type […]
The Top 11 Songwriting Courses for Musicians in 2022
Tired of the songs you’re writing? We’ve all been there – writing the same melody over and over, stuck in the same lyrical patterns. It’s rough. But the good news is that you can break out of it. You can learn to be a better songwriter from expert teachers. Welcome to the world of songwriting […]
Why I Gave My Friend Really Unhelpful Feedback
Yesterday, my friend Harry texted me: “Hey are you free between 9:50 and 10:55 tomorrow morning?” I was free. “I have a mentorship meeting then. I’m required to bring someone who’s been an influence on my academic journey and I just had someone else fall through. Any chance you could fill in?” There was a […]
14 Best Music Business Podcasts to Listen to in 2023
Long-story-short, here are my top 14 music business podcasts to listen to this year: For the details, keep reading. I’ve always been an avid reader of both music business books and articles. I simply love the medium: the way you can be mesmerised by the passion and expertise of the author and completely switch off […]
Gemtracks Review: An Honest Look at the Beat Marketplace Website
Working in the music industry has always been challenging, especially for young musicians. However, with the digital era came new ways to enter the music business, and it’s become easier for producers, singers, and musicians to get their music out there. There are many platforms where artists can sell their music, beats, and offer services, […]
The 10 Best Music Business Blogs to Follow in 2022
Here’s our quick list of the 10 best music business blogs to read and follow in 2022: Water & Music Ari’s Take Damian Keyes Hypebot Ditto’s Unsigned Advice DIY Musician Bandzoogle Blog TuneCore Blog Symphonic Distribution Two Story Melody For the brief on each blog (i.e., why we picked each one), keep reading. In such […]
Is Tik Tok Bad?
Short answer: Yes. And no. It’s the easiest platform to go viral on in 2022. It might be the worst way you spend your next three hours. The value you get from Tik Tok is up to you. Long answer: So, yeah, I used to kind of hate Tik Tok. If you’ve been with me […]
