Artist Development for the Modern Age

Spotify Playlists & You – The Best Ways To Get Your Music On One

Let’s face it – in today’s music economy, making any amount of money can seem like a huge deal and that can have a big effect on artists. The decline of physical music sales has fallen in the past five years and will only continue to fall as the years continue. But don’t fret, today we’ll talk about how to get digital sales via your new best friend — Spotify playlists. Streaming has become absolutely vital to artists trying to make it big in the 21st century. Which means you need to understand how to get your songs onto a Spotify playlist, either created by a user or by the Spotify playlist creation team. Now there is really no clear way to go about getting your music

Spotify Playlists – Which One Should You Start Listening To?

This week we’re looking into Spotify playlists and what artists need to do in order to get onto them. This is currently a hot topic in the industry. So, to start the week off right go ahead and take this short quiz to see what Spotify playlist you should start listening to today. Question One At what time of day do you usually listen to music? I’m literally always listening to music – from the time I wake up to when I go to bed Usually in the mornings, when I’m enjoying my coffee and still waking up Around midday, when I’m in my car on my lunch break and escaping work for a bit At the end of the day, I’m relaxing with my headphones on after a long day When I’m studying, I

Longevity – How Do I Achieve It?

Longevity is something that artists cannot take for granted. But in this day and age, the music industry can be so temperamental. Something that was popular last year – or even last week – can suddenly go out of fashion in the blink of an eye. However, some artists have held onto their fanbase. They have continued to push out new music that has hit the Billboard charts time and time again. They have been rewarded with longevity but even that within itself is a finicky thing. What Does Longevity Mean In Music? Simply stated, it is having a long career life. Longevity within the music industry in a basic sense is having fans that will continue to listen to your music and will support the t

What Lesser Known 90’s Artist Should You Start Listening To?

This week we’re focusing on longevity – and how important it is to the music industry. Some artists have been able to exist with a moderate fanbase since the early 90’s and even earlier. Answer a few questions to see what lesser known 90’s artist you should start listening to today! Question One What 2000’s artist best matches what you listen to on a daily basis? A. Bon Iver B. Evanescence C. Daft Punk D. Tupac E. My Chemical Romance Question Two Where do you prefer to listen to your music? A. In my bedroom, while studying for class B. Driving downtown with the windows down C. While cooking alone, so I can dance without being embarrassed D. While partying with frien

5 Tips & Tools For Avoiding Artist Burnout 

Burnouts are creativity killers. They can make your music sound forced. To continue to develop as an artist, follow these tips.   1. Take Breaks This should be a no-brainer but it’s something passionate professionals in every field forget—and forget often. You get so involved in a project that you forget to eat, maybe forget about your laundry that’s piling up in the corner, or even forget to keep an appointment. Don’t drop that level of dedication (it’s what will keep you pushing through the hard times when you’ll think about giving up) but learn when to step back and take a breath so you don’t completely burn out. If you’re the type to get lost in your work, try the P