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10 ways to keep fans engaged between releases
Releasing new music is one of the best opportunities you have to grow your audience and propel your artistry forward. But how can you make sure fans don’t forget about you while you're between projects?
6 smart ideas to invest in yourself as a musician in 2025
Investing in your music career isn’t just about spending money. Sure, you might end up deciding that you do actually need that new guitar you’ve been eyeing for months, but we're going deeper than that: think about how you can be more intentional with your time and energy. What small steps can you take today that will help you reach your goals throughout 2025 and beyond?
Music branding 101 for artists and bands
Many musicians mistakenly believe that they only need to worry about branding once they hit it big, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. The music industry has never been more competitive; putting out excellent music is a basic requirement. The artists and bands most likely to stand out and achieve success are those who focus on branding from the get-go.
5 signs of music career burnout (and what to do about it)
It never used to be this difficult to motivate yourself to create or take initiative. After all, you’re doing what you love, right? Cue the layers of guilt and shame on top of everything else you’re already dealing with.
Funding for musicians: music grants in the USA
Grants are an excellent form of funding for musicians. There are several music grant organizations in the USA that regularly award cash to serious artists, allowing them to focus on furthering their music careers. And unlike loans, they don’t need to be paid back.
Funding for musicians: music grants in Canada
If you’re a Canadian musician, one way to find funding is through the extensive network of grant programs that provide financial assistance for music projects.
6 Smart Ways to Invest in Your Music Career
Do you want to take your career to the next level? Here are six strategic ways to invest in your music career to build momentum and ultimately a lasting and sustainable career.
Funding for musicians: music grants in the UK
If you’re looking to make a living as a musician, finding multiple sources of income to fund your career is crucial. Musicians living in the UK have a powerful funding option at their disposal that they might not be aware of: music grants.
Funding for musicians: music grants in Australia
It can be challenging for musicians to make money doing what they love. While there are plenty of ways to diversify your revenue streams as a musician, one way to get funding for music projects, touring, and marketing is through grants.
Streaming for Musicians: How Does It All Work?
If there’s all this streaming money out there, why does it seem like it’s not ending up in artists’ pockets? We’ll get into more specifics below, but the simple answer for now is that everyone — especially the major labels — wants a piece of the pie. By the time it trickles all the way down to the artist, the slice that’s left is usually shockingly small.
How to get your music on Spotify playlists: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to get your music featured on Spotify playlists with this comprehensive guide. Unlock key strategies and tips to boost your streaming numbers and dramatically grow your fanbase.
6 Tips on How to Boost SEO for Your Website
Search engine optimization (SEO) is a powerful tool that can help you get discovered organically and book more gigs.
Marketing Your Band: 13 Essential Strategies
If you haven’t yet gotten much further than “create a TikTok account and hope something eventually goes viral,” don’t worry. We’ve got you covered with 13 essential marketing strategies for bands.
How to get your music featured on Spotify playlists
There’s no arguing that people love and depend on playlists for music discovery. With over 4 billion of them on Spotify alone — including thousands of editorial playlists — you have a great opportunity as an artist to connect with niche audiences who will truly dig your music and want to support you.
How to create a DJ press kit
If you’re a DJ who is serious about booking gigs, an electronic press kit (EPK) is crucial for your career development.