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What is a UPC and do you really need one...?

What is a UPC and do you really need one...?
Music Business | Music Promotion & Marketing | Selling CDs

What are UPCs? What are they used for? Do you need it? How can you get one? All of these questions are answered in this article. READ MORE...

Featured Artist: THIRD SEVEN

Featured Artist: THIRD SEVEN
Booking Shows | Featured Artist | Music Career | Music Promotion & Marketing | Video

What do you get when you combine a talented songwriter, cellist, singer, percussionist, a plethora of electronics and a loop station? A one man enigma named Billy Mickelson also known as Third Seven. READ MORE...

How to plan a successful CD release party

How to plan a successful CD release party
Booking Shows | Music Promotion & Marketing

Once your final mix is done you're itching to share your new music with your friends and fans. So you hurry up and schedule a CD release party, right...? NO! Your CD release party should not be a rushed affair. You should have ample time to plan and promote it properly, to make sure it will be as epic as you've dreamed it would. READ MORE...

How to book gigs - from a club owner's perspective

How to book gigs - from a club owner's perspective
Booking Shows | Music Business | Music Promotion & Marketing

Have you ever wondered what club owners are really looking for when booking bands? We had the pleasure of talking to Doug Hoffman, co-owner of Salem club, the Space, about booking shows, running a club, purple sport drinks, merch tables and what makes a successful show. READ MORE...

3 more tips to prepare for a successful blog campaign

3 more tips to prepare for a successful blog campaign
Music Business | Music Promotion & Marketing

You might ask "Why is it important to connect with bloggers about my music?" It’s important for many reasons. The music industry has changed dramatically in the last 5 years and music blogs play an important role in helping artists gain exposure in the vast digital landscape. This is the second article about successfully reaching out to bloggers to promote your music. READ MORE...

How to submit your track list to Gracenote using iTunes

How to submit your track list to Gracenote using iTunes
Music Business | Music Promotion & Marketing

Now that you've got your album finished you may be asking yourself, "how to get your track list submitted to Gracenote for iTunes?" Or perhaps, maybe you hadn't thought of it? You want your fans to know who you are, the name of your album, and song titles right!? The good news is it's simple! Here's how to do it. READ MORE...

3 Tips to Prepare for a Successful Blog Campaign

3 Tips to Prepare for a Successful Blog Campaign
Music Blogging | Music Business | Music Promotion & Marketing

Getting your music featured in blogs and webzines can be a highly effective technique for promoting your music to the world. Not only are they fantastic resources for music fans but many music industry professionals scout new talent on the blogosphere. For this reason, a great feature on a blog can be an important stepping stone in building a fan-base and landing on the radar of a label, publisher, manager, or booking agent. READ MORE...