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— without selling their soul.
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“You don’t need more fans. You need the right ones.”
— Kevin Kelly
Here are the posts that have appeared in the New Music Lives™ Group on Facebook this week 04/19— through 04/25...
04/19
04/20
• The new rules of music’s growth engine: from MIDiA Research— Insights from MIDiA’s merch and ticket buyer survey. What ARE the New Rules? Expanded rights are quickly becoming the growth engine of the recorded music industry. Tatiana Cirisano / MIDiA
04/21
• Will Musicians Be Extinct In A Decade? from hypebot .com— Extinct— having no living members; no longer in existence... Former Hypebot Editor Kyle Bylin shares his insights on what AI will mean for the next generation of musicians, with machines creating increasingly more music. Kyle Bylin / Hypebot
04/22
• The woman is a marketing genius…
• in partnership with DiskMakers
If you're a Singer Songwriter or Musical Artist looking to take your music career to the next level, Disc Makers is a partner you need to know. For decades, they've been a trusted resource for independent artists, offering top-notch CD and vinyl manufacturing, digital distribution, and packaging services. Whether you're releasing a new album or looking to create limited-edition physical copies, Disc Makers can help bring your project to life with professional quality.
What sets them apart is their commitment to empowering independent musicians—helping you not only produce your music but also market and distribute it effectively. Their comprehensive services also include graphic design, mastering, and even USB duplication, making them a one-stop shop for all your production needs.
Connecting with DiscMakers ensures you have the tools to get your music out there in a polished, professional way, so you can focus on what you do best— creating. For any Singer Songwriter serious about growing their audience, Disc Makers is an invaluable ally.
They offer a host of Free Guides and Catalogs. Their catalog features all of their current products and prices and downloadable PDF guides give expert advice on everything from outfitting and using your home studio to planning your album and selling CDs—and a whole lot more.
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... and here's the more...
04/22
• for MUSIC ARTISTS— the TrueFans AMP™ Magazine 141
• Recommends— The Creative Act: A Way of Being. A book by Rick Rubin
• Your BIZ— Live Nation, Ticketmaster… and the Future That’s Trying to Happen
• Greatest Music Artist of All Time— Don Schlitz: The Songwriter Who Taught the World When to Hold ’Em... and When to Run
• in partnership with MusicRadar
• TrueFans Feature— Rick Rubin on... Rick Rubin
• P.S. from PS— Quoth the Raven: Nevermore
04/23
• Artist Branding, Image, & Fan Engagement for Indie Musicians (Part 2) from DiskMakers— Deepening fan engagement. Regardless of how you feel about the nuts-and-bolts (or non-performance) aspects of being an independent artist, your relationship with people who follow your music should matter to you immensely. It’s vital to cultivate and nurture fan relationships: the most important part of music promotion for independent artists.
04/24
• Why artists play it safe from the FanBase Builder— Great artists make bold, creative decisions. • Changing their sound between albums. • Changing genres when their interests change (for example, from pop to indie). • Embracing activism into their brand. • Changing their aesthetic through fashion…Artists often play it safe because the fear of losing what they have outweighs the excitement of what they might gain.
04/25
• Why Your Followers Aren’t Turning Into Paying Fans (Fix This First) - Part 1 - from DiskMakers’ Indie Music Minute— How do you turn attention into revenue?
You’ve got followers.
You’re getting streams.
People are discovering your music.
So why aren’t you making meaningful money?
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