With everyone stuck at home, live streaming has become a beacon of hope for independent artists around the world. But with everyone going live, how can you stand out? In this post, we’ve got some tips for promoting your stream…
Music Industry Documentaries to Watch While Quarantined
We’ve picked the brains of our Symphonic team to find the best music industry documentaries to give your brain a break while you’re stuck at home. Grab your quarantine snacks, sit back, relax, and turn on these iconic music documentaries…
5 Mental Health Resources for Musicians
Over 70% of independent musicians struggle with anxiety, depression or some other mental health issue. Let’s face it, being a musician is challenging. The consistent pressure to be the best can become overwhelming, and those high expectations can take a…
Get Your Music Featured on our Lots of Pop Spotify Playlist!
Discover all the pop your heart desires in the ultimate feel good playlist to raise your spirits. Whether you’re chilling at home or taking in the springtime breeze, keep the vibes going strong and turn up the volume on our…
SoundCloud Offers $15M in Support for Musicians During Coronavirus Shutdown
As the coronavirus crisis has unfolded, SoundCloud has experienced a 50% surge in creators in the past month alone. In response, SoundCloud’s CEO, Kerry Trainor, released an update offering additional support for its creators during this difficult time. Here’s what…
Expand Your Fanbase with MixCloud Select
In the wake of Coronavirus, our partner Mixcloud is taking three specific actions to help those hit the hardest. Here’s the rundown. Expand Your Fanbase with MixCloud Select MixCloud is immediately waiving their Mixcloud SELECT revenue share for the next…
5 Ways Musicians Earn Money on YouTube
With YouTube, you’ve got a lot of options when it comes to making money off of your videos. From ads to the various programs YouTube has in place, they make it relatively easy for anyone, independent or working with a…
[Infographic] 9 Music Industry Productivity Tips
Working from home can be draining. Some days, there are distractions tempting you every step of the way. Whether it be your dog begging for attention, your neighbors blasting music or your kids needing your fruit snack opening expertise, it’s…
Best Practices for Live Streaming
With shows and gigs cancelled around the world, live streaming is taking over the internet at full speed. Before you go live, here are some best practices to help keep your audience engaged and make sure your stream is a…
Spotify for Artists to Launch New Feature for COVID-19 Fundraising
To say the least, times are tough. Independent artists who made their living off of touring and shows are struggling to stay afloat during the containment efforts of COVID-19. Revenue streams are dwindling faster and faster as the days roll…
