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Dating A Musician is Difficult - According to Musicians
"Why is it difficult for musicians to be in relationships?" - that's what we asked 40 musicians. And their responses may surprise you. 3 common themes surfaced from this informal survey, and one important solution to the challenge.
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5 Reasons Audiences Want A Virtual Tip Jar
When it comes to virtual tip jars, nobody has distilled the real reason a musician must have one - until now.
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What Are Virtual Concerts and Should You Care?
Performing live music has had its challenges in the past few years, but with every hurdle comes an opportunity. The pandemic may have stopped physical live music, but live music didn't die - it grew in different ways via live streaming and virtual concerts.
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How Do You Move a Crowd on Stage?
So, you got the big gig, the excitement fades to dread as the reality of doing something amazing on stage quickly sinks in - pressure city, right? I've been there, which is why a few seasoned performers and I compiled this guide on how to move a crowd on stage.
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7 Ways to Make More Money As A Musician
In this article, you'll find seven practical ways to make extra money during your shows - starting with a profound shift in your mindset on monetizing your music career. Some of the methods you can implement today, others you'll have to work at.
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What Should You Say to an Audience at a Gig?
Think of your favorite lead singer - what makes them great? Sure, they probably have amazing pipes, but their stage presence sets them apart from the rest. Even between songs, they can control the crowd.
Oh Sammy! Signs With SongMe As An Official Social Media Spokesperson
Oh Sammy is an independent pop & R&B artist. He began as a writer for many popular indie & pop artists and some major label artists. Since he’s started singing his own works, he has already worked with top tier Grammy nominated producers like Blue Hamilton, Dylan Rush, Lee Rouse, Aaron Pace & Oh Sammy has recorded with The Nashville Philharmonic and Cremaine Booker.
How to Be an Independent Artist
Do you want to be an independent artist? In this blog, I will be sharing tips on how to become one and how to promote your music and earn money as an independent artist.
What Does it Mean to be an Independent Artist?
For a musician, one of the biggest decisions that you need to make is whether or not you sign a contract with a record label. At SongMe we are here to help you with these kinds of career questions, whether it comes to promoting yourself on our app, or if you are seeking fresh advice!
Free Concerts for the Rest of the Summer in NYC
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these free NYC concerts, coming up this fall. These events are the perfect way to bring some excitement to your weekend.
6 Reasons Small Music Festivals are Better than Huge Ones
Ginormous events like Coachella have become a social media phenomenon, but you don’t need to travel to the desert to hear amazing music. Big festivals are notorious for huge crowds, short concerts and big ticket prices. Here are some top tips from music lovers, who flock to small festivals for the incredible music as well as the amazing experiences.
The Roots of DJing
Although DJs are extremely popular today, their existence goes back to the 1930s. That’s right! DJs have existed for almost 100 years. Despite limited technology, people found ways to share music with the public. As the radio gained popularity in the United States during the 1930s, the first disc jockey arrived and changed the music industry forever.
Is SickKick Next?
Set to perform at the extremely well-known electronic music festival, Tomorrowland, in Belgium, it seems that SickKick has made it! SickKick is one of many popular artists right now who got their start on TikTok. Specializing in remixes, SickKick has really taken off this summer. With almost 30 million likes and 4.8 million followers on TikTok, it’s clear that SickKick is the next big DJ act.
The Kate Bush Renaissance
When Kate Bush emerged on the music scene in 1978, at only 20 years old, she became a revolutionary force in pop music. Her avant-garde style of pop brought her to the forefront of British pop in the late 1970’s and early 80’s.
How Do Most Singers Start Their Careers? 3 Common Ways
You’ve always wanted to be a singer, but where do you start? I've been there, and know it can seem daunting, which is why I've studied how most singers start their careers. Below are my findings.
How Do New Musicians Make Money? Is It Enough To Live On?
The music biz these days is a bit of a double-edged sword for new musicians. While you no longer have to land a record deal to reach an audience and make a living, today's world of self-publishing and streaming creates a lot of competition and noise to beat out. So, if you don’t need a record deal to build a music career, how do new musicians make money with music?
The World of Sickick: The Masked Artist
His mask hides his face, concealing his true identity from the world. It became an icon for Sickick, an EDM artist, vocalist and producer who remixes songs from popular artists including Sean Paul, 50 Cent, Cardi B, Post Malone and Madonna.
Now That’s What I Call a Remix
It's difficult to predict which sounds will be popular next on TikTok, which helps to explain the constantly fluctuating top sounds being played by its users. One thing that we DO know, is everybody loves good music!
How Do You Move a Crowd on Stage?
So, you got the big gig, the excitement fades to dread as the reality of doing something amazing on stage quickly sinks in - pressure city, right? I've been there, which is why a few seasoned performers and I compiled this guide on how to move a crowd on stage.
What Are Virtual Concerts and Should You Care?
Performing live music has had its challenges in the past few years, but with every hurdle comes an opportunity. The pandemic may have stopped physical live music, but live music didn't die - it grew in different ways via live streaming and virtual concerts.
What Should You Say to an Audience at a Gig?
Think of your favorite lead singer - what makes them great? Sure, they probably have amazing pipes, but their stage presence sets them apart from the rest. Even between songs, they can control the crowd. On my never-ending quest to improve, I've decided to study how some of the best performers speak to an audience at a gig - here's what I found.
The Musician's Guide to TikTok
TikTok will have more than 755 million users by the end of 2022. And in 2025, there will be a billion people using the platform. Music is front and center in the TikTok experience, so, for musicians or anyone in the music industry, it's important to consider TikTok as part of your marketing strategy.
What are the Different Types of Royalties in Music?
As a performing singer and songwriter, I know royalties are important but they seem too complex to navigate - so I decided to do some research and simplify royalties in music once and for all. In this article, you'll learn about the four different types of royalties in music.
Does Spotify Pay Mechanical Royalties?
Mechanical royalties are critical to streaming revenue on Spotify. As an artist making a go of YouTube Music, Spotify, and others, I decided to dig in and learn more about mechanical royalties and report my findings back to you.
Does Apple, YouTube, Amazon, or Spotify Pay Artists More?
Apple Music pays musicians the most per stream, averaging $.01 per stream. Although Apple Music has half the subscribers of Spotify, on average, it pays nearly three times the amount per stream compared to Spotify.
The 5 Best Apps for Performing Musicians
If you perform live, you need the 5 apps on our list. In this article, we lay out what each app does, where each excels, our favorite features, the price tag, and where it's available.