As an independent musician, you know a tangible CD carries with it a sense of authenticity, a connection to your artistry that digital formats can't fully capture. It's the physical proof that you actually did it; you recorded your songs! The next thing to so is sell them to your fans. Here are 7 effective outlets to do so.
Hearing your song on the radio is something that most artists dream of at some point. Shine on Promo is a radio promotion company that helps independent artists promote their singles, EPs, and albums to College and Specialty stations and has secured several #1 spots for their clients on the coveted NACC chart. We spoke with Robb Haagsman about how to do a proper radio campaign, how long it takes, if radio is even relevant anymore and how radio coincides with touring.
The production times of vinyl seem to get longer and longer. Why is that? Will it ever get better? What should you do while waiting for your vinyl to be ready?
A lot of what it takes to have a successful music career can be accomplished from the comforts of your own couch, wearing your pajamas. This article outlines 14 things you could do right now!
Why are you a musician? What kind of musician are you? Who do you sound like? Who are your fans? These are all questions you should answer before quitting your day job. READ MORE...
Podcast interview with Todd Demma, tour manager, drummer, tech, production manager and jack of all trades. Road stories, touring tips and more from the man that's toured with the Cult, Frank Black, Avril Lavigne, Cake, and Lisa Marie Presley among others. READ MORE...
In this Atomic Disc Podcast episode, we are talking to Jana Cleland, from Red Brick Songs, about music publishing. What exactly is music publishing and what does a music publisher do? LISTEN & READ MORE...
Here are some quick insights on the topic of digital distribution. We compared three popular companies offering the service, then we set up an agreement with the one we think is the best, to be able to pass the savings on to you. READ MORE...
In the very first Atomic Disc Podcast, we interview hip-hop artist Enkay47 about his success with Spotify, YouTube, and Facebook. READ MORE...
T’is the season to be jolly… and make some extra cash by releasing a Christmas single or two. Of course you should have started planning your Holiday promotions in May… but for those of us who have a tendency to procrastinate, here is a crash course (with infographic) in how to get it done in three weeks. READ MORE...