Live shows are back. And even though there are still plenty of issues facing the live music industry (including factors hitting everybody hard right now, like the price of gas), putting on a tour or even just a one-off live performance is one of the most exhilarating parts of being a music maker.  That said, there

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If you’re a songwriter and/or producer in the music industry, it’s time to consider how you present your personal brand. In the past, working primarily as a creative “behind the scenes” meant most of the fanfare went to the artists and not the songwriters or producers.  With very few exceptions, the people who wrote the songs

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If you’ve looked into growing your YouTube channel, you’ve probably come across tools like TubeBuddy. While the paid platform isn’t the only tool touting YouTube growth, it’s probably the most popular.  Let’s take a look at TubeBuddy and examine how these kinds of tools work, if they really help you “grow your YouTube audience,” and who

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Spotify’s new In Focus feature is here. Let’s talk about what it is, why it exists, if it’s useful — and for whom. What Is Spotify In Focus?Spotify In Focus isn’t quite its own website, nor is it an app. But it functions a little like both. Accessible either through your Spotify for Artist’s home page

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We started talking about Discord for artists a long time ago. Like, years ago. And if you’ve been following along, you might remember our suggestion to start one up for your band! If not, it’s cool. Here’s a pretty short summary: you should start a Discord for your band. Or whatever it is you make, at

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