How To Launch A Viral Dance Challenge: Taylor Girlz Explain

In this piece we look at the remarkable success story of Atlanta trio Taylor Girlz and what the group has done in order to grow their popularity and launch multiple viral dance. Continue reading

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Apple Music Passes 20 Million Subscribers In 18 Months, But Execs Want More Users and Exclusives

Apple Music has 20 million subscribers 18 months after launch, according to stats released by Apple. But the music industry expected more, and so apparently do some Apple executives.

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Google Play Global Top 5 Streamed Songs Of 2016

Google Play Music, which is guestimated to have about 1.5 million paying users, has released its most stream songs of 2016, along with the rest of Google Play's most popular. Continue reading

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5 Ways That Timing Can Stack Music Blog Coverage In Your Favor

For unknown, up-and-coming bands, getting worthwhile music blog coverage in an overcrowded industry is a significant challenge. As it turns out, good timing can go a long way towards encouraging. Continue reading

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How A Ukrainian Accordionist Video Went Viral

In this article Shinjoo Cho delves deep into the success of the recent viral video of a Ukrainian accordionist playing 'Summer' from Vivaldi's Four Seasons, breaking down how the accordion. Continue reading

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Utab: Affordable Music Video Creation Tools That Engage Active Fans

For entrepreneauring DIY artists, video is an essential component of constructing and maintaining a fanbase. Due largely in part to their low cost, lyric videos in particular have become a. Continue reading

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Seymour Stein Reveals “Embarrasing” Deal Made with Madonna

In this piece, soon to be 73-year-old music business legend and discoverer of Talking Heads as well The Ramones opens up with marked frankness about his groundbreaking career, as well. Continue reading

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Releasing A Slow Burn Album: Oh Wonder Tries A Different Approach

With many foretelling the death of the conventional album format, artists like Beyonce and Frank Ocean have been trying different stunts like dropping surprise visual albums, but by releasing one. Continue reading

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Dan Sheron On Touring Russia

In this recent interview from DIY Musician, Chris Robley sat down to chat with  solo singer/songwriter Dan Sheron of the band Balto about the logistics of touring in Russia, from booking. Continue reading

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The Essential Album Release Checklist

As an independent musician, releasing one's own music requires a massive amount of work, and it can be easy to forget something or misstep along the way. One thing which can help. Continue reading

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