Bandzoogle vs. Squarespace
21st-century musicians need to be conscious not only of the quality of their music but also of their online presence. Social media platforms, streaming platforms, and a professional website are your door to the public and the main tools to connect with your audience. In particular, designing an easy-to-navigate, functional, and visually appealing website can […]
Social Media for Musicians: A 2023 Hot Take
A couple weeks ago, I promised you that I’d “offer my two cents on whether you really need to be on social media to make it as an artist.” I’m a man of my word when I remember to be. So, as promised, here are my two cents on whether you need to be on […]
The Artist’s Struggle
I always feel a little bit anxious when I sit down to write. Weird, right? I mean, I’ve been writing consistently every week for three years. And it’s not even that big of a deal, you know? Most of our readers probably see this post, consider it for thirteen seconds, then move on and never […]
Inspiration and Imitation
Inspiration is a beat-up word – people can’t decide whether it’s the origin of artistic creativity, or a mythic state invented to give people an excuse not to work at art. I like it, though, as a word for the breath you take in when something makes you gasp. I take that gasp as a […]
What Is Music Production?
Here’s what the term means in 2023.
TikTok vs YouTube in 2023 (For Musicians)
Recently, YouTube has been pushing its Shorts, trying to attract younger audiences. At the same time, TikTok has increased the maximum video length, introduced a live streaming option and a built-in shopping service, all of which YouTube has had for a while. The Chinese-owned company is also testing its new service called TikTok Music (guess […]
TikTok for Musicians: 2023 Guide
Here’s our quick guide to make the short-form video platform work for you.
Is Spotify Promotion Worth It?
My YouTube comment section is quickly becoming a gold mine for new posts. Honestly, most of the comments I get are really nice; even the somewhat-challenging comments are usually structured politely. So far, my videos have never elicited quite the reaction that Tom provoked from Johan*. (Tom was asking for it, I think.) But every […]
How I’m Building a Spotify Playlist Network
So I’m in the midst of a fun little experiment… I’m building a playlist network. In this post, I’d like to tell you a little bit more about what I’m doing with the playlist network and how it’s going – because it’s kind of my pet project right now, and because I feel like I […]
6 Best AI Music Generators (2023)
Making music has always been considered a creative endeavor. While the music industry has been revolutionized more than once by events such as the emergence of MCs and rap in the 1970s or the popularisation of electronic music in the 1960s, AI-generated music is taking the creative process to an entirely new level. Whether you’re […]
