Chance The Rapper and Pat "The Manager" Corcoran, two self-taught kids from Chicago, have set the bar for what independent artists can achieve. Chance achieved his success, which includes three Grammys as a completely independent, streaming only artist. In this Complex video interview, Corcoran shares their origin story, the philosophies…
Category archives: DIY musicians
Top 7 Collaborative Music-Making Apps
Technological developments in cloud storage capacity and improved connectivity in combination with a need for creative interaction between artists and engineers has led to the development of a variety of collaborative music apps. Here we look at seven such tool allowing musicians around the world to work together. _________________________ Guest…
AWAL Signs Viral Sensation Gus Dapperton
Kobalt’s AWAL has signed a worldwide recording deal with viral sensation Gus Dapperton. The singer, songwriter and producer is best known for his viral hits "Prune, You Talk Funny” and “I’m Just Snacking.” He averages nearly 1 million monthly Spotify listeners and has garnered 100 million cumulative streams in less…
AWAL Signs Viral Sensation Gus Dapperton
Kobalt’s AWAL has signed a worldwide recording deal with viral sensation Gus Dapperton. The singer, songwriter and producer is best known for his viral hits "Prune, You Talk Funny” and “I’m Just Snacking.” He averages nearly 1 million monthly Spotify listeners and has garnered 100 million cumulative streams in less…
Int’l Folk Music Awards Names First 2019 Winners: Buffy Sainte-Marie, More
Folk Alliance, the organizers for the International Folk Music Awards (IFMAs) announced the details for the 2019 edition of the event, as well as an early slate of award recipients for the event. Musician and broadcaster Tom Powers has been announced as the host for the 2019 return of the…
Int’l Folk Music Awards Names First 2019 Winners: Buffy Sainte-Marie, More
Folk Alliance, the organizers for the International Folk Music Awards (IFMAs) announced the details for the 2019 edition of the event, as well as an early slate of award recipients for the event. Musician and broadcaster Tom Powers has been announced as the host for the 2019 return of the…
Business Of Indie: Mumford Goes #1 • Iggy Azalea’s Indie EMPIRE • Trippie Redd Tops • A2IM Parties • More
This latest edition of The Business Of Indie celebrate’s Glassnote’s latest #1 with Mumford & Sons, Iggy Azalea’s move to independent with help from EMPIRE, Trippe Redd’s rise to the top of the hip hop album chart, A2IM’s holiday parties and much more. Like Hypebot’s More News section, The Business…
How To Make An Audience Feel Nostalgic Using Music
Nostalgia can be a powerful tool for artists to harness, particularly when it comes to marketing to adults, and while directly copying music from their childhood by be legally suspect, there are a number of other ways to use elements from their past to evoke musical nostalgia. _______________________________ In this…
15 Dream Fellowships, Grants That Musicians Need To Know About
Making a living as an artist can be hard, and having to keep down a day job while still working to fulfill your musical potential isn’t a juggling act everyone can keep up. For a fortunate few, however, there are fellowships and grants that can give you the opportunity to…
What To Do If No One Comes To Your Show [plus A 30% Off Discount Code]
Anyone involved with putting on a concert wants to see a packed house, but no matter how hard you try, things don’t always work out. Here Martin Atkins looks at some last minute tips for what to do if your show ends up minimally attended that can soften the blow….