5 Ways to Gain Fans That Don't Involve Releasing New Music
From mainstream acts to the freshest of indie talent, it's the fans who facilitate the growth of the artists they support. However, marketing yourself is less clear-cut when you're not releasing new music or videos. Even though there's a natural period of downtime that every artist goes through in between releases, that doesn’t mean the growth of your fanbase needs to stagnate! Try these five methods of gaining new fans when you're not putting out new music. 1. Hone and devel
5 Strategies to Write More Authentic Lyrics
A great writer can come up with a story out of thin air, with made-up characters and cryptic experiences. Frank Zappa is famous for his imaginative stories like "Joe's Garage," and his fans love it. However, some of the best songs are about real life experiences, such as lost love, family issues, growing up in negative environments, falling in love, realizing dreams, etc. As songwriters, we may be tempted to write about experiences we make up to achieve a lyrical story. While
5 Books Every Indie Hip-Hop Artist Should Read
When it comes to music industry knowledge, it's a rare occurrence these days to hear someone say they learned something from a book. We have the internet and our smartphones to tell us everything we need to know about any possible topic. But the evolution of technology doesn't mean that you can't learn a wealth of practical information by reading the right books! Hip-hop artists – like all artists – need to be properly equipped for what to expect in an industry that's full of
