There’s always been way more electronic music being put out into the universe than what’s being used by DJ’s or listened to by fans. To combat this excess, Beatport has decided to start spring cleaning their collection going forward. What…
5 Ways to Sell More Merch
If you’re a musician, odds are you’re working your ass off to do what you love and still make money. Typically, musicians want to focus on their craft and nothing else, but in this industry, that’s no longer enough. You…
Apple Music for Artists Now Available
Artists and managers have always received more royalties from Apple Music than Spotify, apparently close to double the amount, and yet, everyone still gushes over Spotify. Why? Short answer: Data When Spotify launched it’s Spotify for Artists app back in…
How to Become a Social Media Influencer
However you feel about influencers, there’s no avoiding them. They’re selling everything and anything on the market and legitimately making a living off of it. But how? Simply put, they have influence. (I know, like duh, but bear with me…
Symphonic’s 5th Annual Vibes Of The Bay Is Upon Us!
For the fifth year in a row, Symphonic Distribution has curated the best local talent to perform at Vibes of the Bay, a one-day independent music festival held in the burgeoning arts scene of Ybor City in Tampa, Florida. This…
How To Promote Your Next Show
Imagine showing up to a venue to play your show and seeing it jam packed with all your fans. Think about the energy in the room, the screaming fans who waited weeks or even months to see you perform… There’s…
Top 5 Latin Music Festivals Outside the US You Should Apply To
If you’re looking to travel for your next gig, you might as well look into some of the most popular festivals out there to get a feel of what’s to offer outside the US. If you’re a local, you’ve probably…
How To Make Collaborative Playlists On Spotify and Apple Music
If your group of friends is anything like mine, you’re obligated to share every great banger you come across. Whether you send it to the group chat or through social media, sharing our favorite songs with our closest friends is…
Top Indie Festivals To Perform At
Indie music festivals offer a unique vibe that you simply can’t find anywhere else. If you like options, an indie music festival has a bunch of genres to choose from, all in one place. Bounce from a reggae set, to…
AFEM and CI Launch Music Metadata Best Practice Guide
AFEM and CI have teamed up to create a “Meta Data Best Practice Guide”, and it’s definitely worth checking out. Why you need to know about the Meta Data Best Practices Guide: Metadata is not always talked about by musicians,…
