Last year, TuneCore became one of the only independent digital music distributors to help artists get their music on TikTok. At the time, TikTok was becoming a popular way for fans to show off their favorite songs in the background of 15 second video clips. For users, TikTok presented a fun new opportunity to share […]
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[Editors Note: This article is derived from the “Question and Answer” format found over at MusicPreneurHub.com, a site that connects artists and music industry experts. It was written by Jack Ought, a musician, freelance writer and digital artist from the UK.] 1. Start With Empathy I’d say start with empathy. Empathy is a vital skill for dealing […]
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Welcome to the latest installment of our “Getting Social” Series, wherein we showcase TuneCore Artists and music marketing pros who offer insight on social strategy for independents. Because after all, there’s more to social media than sharing tour dates and funny pictures! Today we’re sharing an interview with indie MC Astronautalis (AKA Andy Bothwell). Hailing […]
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By W. Tyler Allen Being a DIY musician in today’s industry requires, work and hustle — but it’s possible. Straight up, it’s completely possible to become a successful independent artist in today’s digital landscape. How exciting is that?! You can make it, but like any profession or task, you need tools. Throughout my career working […]
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With the recent launch of TuneCore Social Pro – a premium version of our free social media management tool, complete with a mobile app – we think it’s important for independent artists to take an educated approach to how they handle their marketing strategy on platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. That’s why we’re introducing […]
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[Editors Note: This blog was written by Rich Nardo. Rich is a freelance writer and editor, and is the co-founder of 24West a full-service creative agency focusing on music and tech.] I came of age in the world of independent music at a time when the key to launching a new band was a successful […]
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