March 12, 2025
The ultimate artist branding strategy

The ultimate artist branding strategy

How to Build a Music Empire Like Rick Runs the Multiverse

Smart Rapper

🔎 In this Deep Dive: ✅ The marketing hacks behind Rick and Morty’s viral success ✅ How Rick’s unpredictability = the ultimate artist branding strategy ✅ Why controversy & mystery build a loyal fanbase ✅ How artists can create a world so immersive, fans obsess over them ✅ Why niche audiences are more powerful than mainstream appeal 💡 Rick doesn’…

The Fan Segments You NEED To Pay Attention To

Full Stack Creative

SHOWNOTES: https://indepreneur.io/episode365 Are you reaching all your fans effectively or just casting a wide net and hoping for the best? Segmenting and targeting your fans is a tactic everyone LOVES to talk about but rarely gets right… In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa demystify fanbase segmentation in digital marketing, how…

Revolutionize Your Music Career with Dina Cerchione’s Styling Secrets

MUBUTV

Join us in this fascinating episode as we welcome Dina Cerchione, a stylist with over three decades of experience in Hollywood, to discuss the profound connection between fashion and music. Explore how personal style and brand identity can elevate an artist’s image, making it essential in today’s competitive market. Discover Dina’s six-step proces…

John, an indie artist w/ over 13 million Spotify streams, knows how to sell music merch! Try this!

John Gold

Visit John Gold’s YouTube for free tips and explore Spotify Growth Switch to grow your streams fast! Please copy and paste the URL below into your browser!👇👇 https://hypeddit.krtra.com/t/AqFUcijBvkYf…

Do Artists REALLY need a Music Manager in 2025

No Labels Necessary | BRANDMAN

We’re looking for 10 Artists to Work With For A FULL YEAR: https://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/grow/?el=ytmanager Interested in going direct-to-fan with the best text and email platform for musicians? Visit ⁠⁠www.foreverfanmusic.com/?el=nlnyt202⁠ ⁠to start your free 14-day trial! This channel is ran by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean “Br…

Women Are Losing It Because Men Stopped Chasing Them.

48 Laws Music Marketing

Donate to my Cashapp: $valleyvalley Support the Channel: https://buymeacoffee.com/thankyouvalley The dating landscape is shifting, and more men are stepping away from traditional dating. Women are voicing their frustrations, but what’s really causing this divide? In this video, we break down the reasons why men are opting out, the reactions from …

Echoes of the grid (Synthwave / Electronica) : Spotify Playlist [Submit Music Here]

SoundPlate

3 hours

ABOUT THIS PLAYLIST Echoes of the Grid immerses you in a cyberpunk universe where synthetic resonances evolve from hypnotic calm to brutal pulsations. A progressive rise mixing dark melodies and punchy beats, perfect for vibrating, coding or exploring the night under the neon lights of the future.         The post Echoes of the grid (Synthwave / …

From Hustling Music to Meeting Jay-Z

Q Music

– Comment “Playlist” if you want a free list of Spotify Playlist Curators. #qmusic #qmusicco #musicdistribution #musicpromo #musicpromotion #musicmarketing #marketing #hiphopplaylists #playlist #playlistcurator…

Ejecutivo revela la verdad de la industria de la música cristiana | Ft. Carlos-Daniel de Capitol CMG

Seed Academy

🏫 Matricúlate en nuestra escuela de music business: https://www.seedcademy.io/ 📗 Libros de Music Business 📗 🚀 De Artista a Empresario Musical: https://amzn.to/3Rz3OXn 🧭 La Brújula del Music Business: https://amzn.to/4h7xXJQ Nuestra misión en Seed Academy es ayudarte a vivir de la música a tiempo completo. 📱 Conecta con Seed: https://l…

Spotify faces criticism over misogynist Andrew Tate courses

Music Ally

It’s been an instructive morning on the internet. We’ve learned that women can’t multi-task – only men can. The post is from Music Ally. …

Monaleo Finds Her Voice Through Music

Spotify for Artists

Known for her sharp tongue and ever clever bars, it’s hard to believe that the outspoken princess of rap @TheMonaleo was ever afraid to speak her mind. Thanks to music and finding her voice on the mic, she’s leaving it all in the booth, no journal required 💖🎤…

How To Promote Music and Concerts on TikTok

Hypebot

TikTok has emerged as a game-changing social media platform for music promotion for indie musicians. With nearly 150 million users in the U.S. …

John Schlitt – Faith, Music & Legacy

GMIHub Online

Legendary frontman of PETRA, John Schlitt, shares about his upcoming military tour, his new solo album, and his documentary The Journey. For more information, visit https://johnschlitt.com Enjoy this episode? Support us by doing the following: 1. Let us know by hitting the “Like” button, 2. Subscribe to this channel 3. Click the notificati…

The Impact Of Artificial Intelligence On The Music Industry – Copyright United States
Mondaq
One of the most striking developments in the music industry in 2023 was the release of the song “Heart on my Sleeves” by an anonymous user named …

HEADLOCK is taking over billboards!

Symphonic Distribution

Big congrats to Imogen Heap! Her iconic track HEADLOCK is taking over billboards in NYC and LA this week, all thanks to YouTube Shorts! 🎶✨ Headlock’s deep emotional pull continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Now, it’s getting the spotlight it deserves in two of the biggest music hubs on the planet. 🌍💫 If you see it, snap a pic, tag @Imo…

How Data is Reshaping the Music Industry in 2025

BBN Times
The music industry is more competitive than ever.

With platforms like Spotify and social media transforming how artists connect with fans, breaking through the noise is increasingly challenging…

The energy this Music Monday is off the charts 😤

UnitedMasters

We’re dropping new tracks and visuals from @KenThe304 @BigWalkDog @blaze_therebel @richievolvo8323. Use the LINKINBIO to tune into the full playlist! Want your track featured in the next playlist? Submit your song to for review to UM Soundcheck via the UnitedMasters app….

Bluesky’s CEO on the Future of Social Media | SXSW LIVE

SXSW

SXSW 2025 Livestream and On Demand Keynotes & Featured Speaker Sessions + VOD Portuguese and Spanish language translations presented by Itaú (these will be available within 48 hours of VOD publishing). Every few years, we scramble to set up new accounts on another platform just to rebuild our audiences or keep in touch with our friends online. Pr…

Nothing beats the flow state

Tom DuPree III

​Subscribe to the newsletter​ 👉🏻 https://tomdupreeiii.com. Join our growing network of artists, creators, and entrepreneurs by receiving The One Thing directly to your inbox every week. Book a consultation​ 👉🏻 https://consultations.tomdupreeiii.com. Schedule a one-on-one call with me to improve your marketing across paid advertising, soc…

Amazon Music, DistroKid Face Major Lawsuit for Unpaid Royalties, Shadowbanning
Morningstar
… song, to interfere with Amazon/Billboard Charts thereby tortiously manipulating the music-business at the expense of creators–IT MUST END!” …

Sebastian Bach Claims Steve Vai Filmed One of the Earliest KISS Shows Ever When He Was 15

Music Biz Weekly Podcast

#kiss #kissarmy #threesidesofthecoin #teamkiss #genesimmons #paulstanley #petercriss #acefrehley #podcast #tommythayer #ericsinger #brucekulick #vinnievincent #markstjohn Episode 611. Sebastian Bach joins Three Sides of the Coin this week and what great conversation! It is all KISS, with a little Van Halen thrown in. Baz starts by showing us one …

How do lesser known performing House Music artists make 6 figures? Specs below:

Music Industry

I follow a House music artist who seems to do shows internationally but not in a tour style: 3.8 mil streams on most popular Spotify song (between 50k/300k on most other songs), 182k monthly Spotify listeners, 2.3k Youtube, 117k Insta, 700 TT, 8.4k SoundCloud. With that hit, is this the key? The other numbers don’t seem spectacular enough for 6+…

📱 Content Creation is Free

SymphonyOS

No more excuses, the time is now to build your career and business….

UNSIGNED ONLY MUSIC COMPETITION IS NOW UNSIGNED ONLY MUSIC AWARDS, CELEBRATING INDEPENDENT ARTISTS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD

Music Connection

In a major shift, the renowned Unsigned Only Music Competition is evolving to become the Unsigned Only Music Awards, signaling an exciting new chapter for the global community of emerging artists. For over a decade, Unsigned Only has provided an invaluable platform for independent musicians, offering them the chance to showcase their talent to ind…

🧙‍♀️ No Wicked tricks. Just solid music distribution! #unlimited #routenote #musicdistribution #meme

RouteNote

#defyinggravity #elphaba #cynthiaerivo #wicked…

Wynonna Judd Slates New ‘Greatest Hits Tour’ For June

musicrow

Wynonna Judd has announced her new “Wynonna Judd: The Greatest Hits Tour,” celebrating four […] The post Wynonna Judd Slates New ‘Greatest Hits Tour’ For June appeared first on MusicRow.com. …

UK’s Music Export Growth Scheme allocates £1.6 million to support 58 independent artists

RouteNote Blog

Another round of funding is being shared out to 58 independent artists, courtesy of the UK’s Music Export Growth Scheme (MEGS). MEGS is a crucial initiative designed to support small-to-medium-sized independent UK music companies in building their artists’ international profiles. Developed and administered by the BPI, the scheme is a collabor…

SXSW Music Top Picks 2025: Panels, Meetups & Showcases

Hypebot

As the music takes center stage, we’ve got the SXSW Music Top Picks 2025 including panels, meetups, a free Summit, showcases and more. The post SXSW Music Top Picks 2025: Panels, Meetups & Showcases appeared first on Hypebot. …

Events: SXSW 2025: Austin, TX

bmi

SXSW 2025 will take place in Austin, Texas, March 7-15. Click here for more info on SXSW 2025….