In the music industry, connections often determine opportunity. Whether you’re a self-managed musician aiming to expand your reach or a talent manager looking to grow a roster, forging strong, authentic relationships is a cornerstone of long-term success. Collaborations can introduce new audiences to your work, foster creative innovation, and provide invaluable learning experiences. Below are practical tips to help you build a robust network and collaborate effectively with fellow musicians and entertainment industry professionals.
Throughout music history, we have witnessed countless recipes and pathways for artists to reach success. While every artist’s formula is unique, hence why they stand out from the rest, there are some technical concepts that are important for artists to understand, including the notable Spotify algorithm. For artists who want to increase their listener and fan base, Spotify is an essential DSP (Digital Streaming Platform) for music releases, and understanding the algorithm can be a saving grace or a roadblock for their discography.
If you’re an artist trying to get your foot in the door of the music industry, you have probably heard of the term “artist bio.” While the concept may seem simple to those at the start line of their careers, a bio is one of the most essential pieces to an artist’s marketing package. Regardless of whether you are drafting your own artist bio yourself, or recruiting an outside source to pen it for you, there are multiple benefits to having a bio ready to send out alongside your music.
This week has been a busy one for the music business as the ramifications of Astroworld Fest is still taking shape. Twitch has started a new program for musicians that live stream and Spotify is providing more tools for artists to measure and monetize their brands. Catch up on this week’s trending news topics in the music business with our top 5 headlines of the week.
