Facebook users have had the ability to add music to their Facebook Stories posts since 2018. This feature effectively introduced a whole new musical experience to Facebook Stories. Users could tap the Music Sticker to browse through thousands of songs and choose…
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Everything You Need to Know About YouTube Premieres
Live streaming is a huge part of creator culture. As creators are evolving, so is YouTube. In an age full of new tech and shiny new features, the most logical next step for this platform was to create a way…
How to Find the Right PR Firm as a Musician
Odds are you’ve just released a new album or single and you’re thinking about the best way to get it out there, engage your fans, and make the largest impact possible. If that’s the case, it’s time to consider finding…
Best Websites for Independent Artists to Sell Merch
When you think about what it takes to be a profitable musician, one of the things that should come to mind is selling merch. From t-shirts, hats, and lighters to stickers, patches, posters and more, there’s a lot of potential…
Facebook AMA: Music Release Strategy
Slacking on your music release strategy or simply don’t know where to start? No worries, we can help #SymFam. On November 21st from 12-4pm EST, Symphonic’s Digital Marketing & Trends Manager, Meghann Wright, will be doing an AMA (ask me…
5 Tools To Transform Your Music Career
We all know the power of tools like production equipment, Facebook ads, or a solid set of instruments can make a huge difference in your music career—in fact, without them, most of us wouldn’t be able to function! But what…
Introducing Series on IGTV
Instagram has rolled out yet another cool feature to its stories. It’s called Series on IGTV, and we’re here to tell you all about it. Introducing Series on IGTV With this new feature, users will be able to organize their…
5 Reasons Every Musician Should Be Using Twitch
I know what you’re thinking – for some it’s “What’s Twitch?” and for the rest it’s “Isn’t that for gamers?” That’s what I usually hear from people when I talk to them about Twitch. And yes, it’s a livestream platform…
Music Business Facebook Groups You Should Join
One of the most underutilized tools for networking in this industry is Facebook Groups. Tons of music industry related groups out there are actively sharing knowledge within communities of like minded individuals just like you. In these groups, you can ask…
5 Strategies to Land a Sponsorship as a Musician
It’s kind of the dream, isn’t it? You’re playing stadium tours, meeting with thousands of new fans a night and rocking free gear while getting paid by your favorite companies to play their instruments or wear their shirts. But what if…
