Written By Petra Hule Picture this, it’s the early 90’s and all you want to do is listen to music on demand without having to burn an entire playlist on a CD. Unknowingly, this is where the need for music streaming platforms such as Napster was created. Today, spaces like Spotify, Pandora, or Apple Music adhere to this need of being able to stream music whenever and wherever you are. What Is A Music Streaming Service? In a nutshell, a music streaming service is a web-based service that lets listeners stream songs to their computers or mobile devices. Listing your…
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Written By Petra Hule Imagine having to practice and rehearse your show whilst also scheduling and booking everything, such as where, what time, and how many shows. Every artist has to start somewhere, but scheduling is manageable once you get organized. What happens when you can’t juggle it all, need new places to perform, or are looking to expand your horizons? A booking agent is key when meddling with such thoughts. Booking agents look to invest their time in artists that can provide sell-out performances because the better you do, the better they do. We’ll be able to get into…
First impressions are crucial in the music industry, which is why a good music press release may help you climb the ladder of success much more quickly. Whether you’re about to release an album, a single, or upcoming tour dates, an effective music press release will leave a lasting impression that will make your listeners want to stay tuned for your upcoming music. Popular artists often have teams of experts that determine the best approaches to music press releases. Take, for example, Taylor Swift’s use of a snake to promote her upcoming album Reputation. The world’s reaction to Swift’s vague,…
Written By Petra Hule Ten years ago no one could’ve predicted that this photo-sharing social media platform would become what it is today. Acquiring 100,000 users in the first week, to 1 million in two months and now, with over one billion monthly users, Instagram is accessible in 32 different languages and has developed into more than just a photo-sharing app. In the beginning, things were simple, maybe too simple as we can see the possibilities within this app are endless. Instagram caters to everyone and anyone as it’s simple enough to use on a basic level and challenging at…
Written By Petra Hule Times have changed now, concerts are no longer held in living rooms, and tours are hosted worldwide as opposed to the same county. Tours last for months at a time and target multiple cities on back-to-back dates. So why do musicians go on tour? As one gig turns into numerous, and your exposure increases, there comes a time in every artist’s career where people around the world are waiting to hear you sing for them in their own country. Why Go On Tour? Touring is one of the greatest ways any artist can give back to…