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The easier it becomes to produce music, the harder it becomes to make a living creating music. 😑 With the rise of digital audio workstations and other music software, it has become easier than ever for anyone to create and distribute their music. While this democratization of music production is a positive development in many ways, it has also led to a crowded market where it can be difficult for new artists to gain a foothold and build an audience. So what can we do? Easy, connect, chat, and support your favorite up-and-coming artists on QP. Boom! Problem solved. If you are a musician, if no one else can help, and if you can find John Moran....maybe we can help. #socialaccess #supportartists #musicians #gettingpaid #creatoreconomy #musicproduction

🎵 Turn Your Passion into Profit: Ready to sell your music online? 🌐 Discover the ultimate guide to launching your music career in the digital age. 💰 Learn how to monetize your melodies and reach a global audience. #sellmusiconline #musiccareer #digitaldistribution

🎵 The Myth of Pre-Save Campaigns: Rethinking Music Promotion Strategies 🎶 Have you ever wondered about the effectiveness of pre-save campaigns? Recent data suggests that the impact may not be as significant as previously thought, especially for early-stage artists with smaller followings. ✅ Check out the full blog with actionable tips here: https://lnkd.in/eZpKMVFG ✅ Subscribe to weekly music marketing insights: https://lnkd.in/eDxQyffd #MusicPromotion #PreSaveCampaigns #ArtistDevelopment #MusicIndustryInsights

The pull to use trending music on Instagram is huge, right?! We get it. All those Instagram reels telling you to use certain music tracks as "it's about to blow up"! We hear you. But..... Are you confident you can legally use that trending music? Swipe through to read the low down on using music for Instagram. #instagram #socialmediamarketing

Who is your tribe? 🤔 When it comes to finding new fans for your music, it's NOT about going for the lowest common denominator or following trends. It's about making incredible, remarkable music that's true to YOU. It's about finding your first 1,000 TRUE fans and giving them multiple ways to discover and share your authentic art. Today - no matter what type of music you do or how fringe it is - there's a corner of the DSPs, the internet, and the socials for you where that tribe lives. Whether you're into darkwave hip-hop goth, polka country, or a sound reminiscent of the 80s Sunset Strip-meets-trap, lean into your unique calling. So... Who is your tribe? And how are you connecting with them through your authentic music? Lastly, can your digital voice and what you're posting on the socials be as authentic, fringe, unique, and original as your music?! #Music #MusicBusiness #MusicIndustry #MusicMarketing #Superfans

When you are a bulk buyer of music, it tends to blend into white noise after a while. With Social Media bringing easy access to every music artist in the world to anyone, the one thing that helps you to cut through the noise is how you leverage your wins. #artistdevelopment #hackingthemusoverse #thepushworthgroup #musicmeansbusiness https://lnkd.in/gfzx_PWH

Yesterday, the global insights company Luminate published its 2023 MidYear Music Report, providing insights into the current music landscape and showcasing the prevailing trends shaping the industry so far in 2023. Key takeaways? More music is being uploaded to platforms and streamed than ever before; the growing consumption of Afrobeats and K-Pop is fuelling the popularity of non-English language content; and high ticket prices are now the primary concern for gig-goers in post-COVID era. Read about the power and profile of super fans, the global success of country music and much more in the full report below. #musicindustry #data #streaming #content #superfans

YouTube Music has unveiled its latest innovation, the "Samples" tab, aimed at revolutionizing music discovery. This feature presents users with short video segments, giving a taste of diverse tracks from its vast music video catalog. For independent artists, this is a game-changer. The Samples tab not only offers a platform for new music exposure but also strengthens community-building on YouTube. The immersive clips allow listeners to delve deeper into tracks and engage directly with artists, while artists get a fresh avenue to reach a global audience and enhance fandom. This move by YouTube Music promises exciting opportunities for independent musicians worldwide. For more info: https://lnkd.in/gb7v7nPx #MADverse #MusicAsDrug #BeyondLabels #independentartists #youtube #youtubemusic #global #samples #read #knowledge #knowledgesharing #opportunities

Who’s worked in music PR? Can you relate? This is day 4 of sharing a decade’s worth of music industry knowledge. If you’ve ever wanted it broken down in under 40 seconds the 123s of doing your first great music pitch, here’s a helpful video. Or if you’ve ever gotten a bad pitch and are feeling a bit sassy, here’s a tool for you too. No judgements. #musicindustry #musicpromotion

It's a bit striking how the success of music in today's times is defined by the number of reels being made on them, and whether or not they've hit the trending section on Instagram. Has the internet completely made us believe in quantitative metrics only? Either way, let's see how far the reel-centric music goes. #musicmarketing #reels #socialmedia #agencylife