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How to Stop Chasing Hype and Building a Lasting Music Career
How to Stop Chasing Hype and Building a Lasting Music Career
Ariel Hyatt is a powerhouse in marketing and PR for independent musicians. She’s written several books on the subject and is a sought-after speaker at events like SXSW, Grammy Camp,... Read more...
VIDEO: Q&A with Artist Coach Wendy Parr
VIDEO: Q&A with Artist Coach Wendy Parr
In this video interview with artist coach Wendy Parr we discuss how to fine-tune your artist persona and focus on your strengths, unique skill set and personality traits to take your... Read more...
Featured Artist: Basic Printer
Featured Artist: Basic Printer
Basic Printer features driving synth runs, whimsical hooks, and quirky samples - a sound that is anything but basic. We chatted with Jesse from Basic Printer about synthesizers, authenticity, social media... Read more...
14 ways to advance your music career from the comforts of your home
14 ways to advance your music career from the comforts of your home
A lot of what it takes to have a successful music career can be accomplished from the comforts of your own couch, wearing your pajamas. This article outlines 14 things... Read more...
Why are You a Musician?
Why are You a Musician?
Why are you a musician? What kind of musician are you? Who do you sound like? Who are your fans? These are all questions you should answer before quitting your day... Read more...
Music Publishing 101
Music Publishing 101
In this Atomic Disc Podcast episode, we are talking to Jana Cleland, from Red Brick Songs, about music publishing. What exactly is music publishing and what does a music publisher... Read more...
Digital Distribution
Digital Distribution
Here are some quick insights on the topic of digital distribution. We compared three popular companies offering the service, then we set up an agreement with the one we think... Read more...
Featured Artist: THIRD SEVEN
Featured Artist: THIRD SEVEN
What do you get when you combine a talented songwriter, cellist, singer, percussionist, a plethora of electronics and a loop station? A one man enigma named Billy Mickelson also known... Read more...
What exactly is CD-Text?
What exactly is CD-Text?
We often get phone calls from customers asking if track listing and artist info will show up when their CD is inserted in a computer or CD player. This article... Read more...
Featured Artist: BRANDYN BURNETTE
Featured Artist: BRANDYN BURNETTE
Brandyn Burnette is a progressive soul artist from St. Louis, Missouri whom, despite his young age has hundreds of songs under his belt and has toured with the likes of... Read more...
How to submit your track list to Gracenote using iTunes/Apple Music
How to submit your track list to Gracenote using iTunes/Apple Music
Now that you've got your album finished you may be asking yourself, "how to get your track list submitted to Gracenote for iTunes?" Or perhaps, maybe you hadn't thought of... Read more...
7 Companies That Exist ONLY To Help Indie Artists
It’s the perfect time to be an independent musician! Yes, IT IS! Do you really know the power you possess as a creator? You create something that EVERYONE wants. I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that the mass majority of planet earth has an insatiable appetite for music. Here are seven companies who exist only to help artists with their careers. READ MORE... Read more...
Danger Cat: Moncton, New Brunswick's Rock & Roll Torch Bearers
Danger Cat: Moncton, New Brunswick's Rock & Roll Torch Bearers
If you're not hip to the burgeoning music scene in New Brunswick, Canada I'm happy to introduce you to one of Moncton, NB's own. In just a short year and... Read more...
The Real Value of CDs
The Real Value of CDs
In order for solo recording artists to make the minimum wage of $1,160 per month they could: sell 145 CDs or sell 1,284 track downloads on iTunes or have 232,000... Read more...
How To Have a Successful Career In Music... Really.
How To Have a Successful Career In Music... Really.
Having a career in music is easy. You basically only need to do two things. Number one is what all aspiring artists want to do. Number two... not so much.... Read more...
Featured Artist: JOSH AND MER
Featured Artist: JOSH AND MER
Portland, Oregon duo Josh and Mer are the equivalent of highly skilled Belgium trappist monks crafting beer. Everything they create possess a remarkable depth and beauty while retaining a sound... Read more...