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LATEST ARTICLES ( 77 )

• Presenting… James Blake

  

  How the Mercury Prize winner is maximizing the Internet to introduce himself to the world When the 2013 Barclaycard Mercury Prize winner was announced on Octobe... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Social Branding for Musicians: Creating a Good First Impression

  

  For many artists and musicians, the first thing many of your potential fans will see is one of your social media profiles. Depending on what platforms you’re... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• What Does Your Twitter Bio Say About You?

  

  First impressions count. Whether you’re meeting someone for the first time in person, online, or speaking on the phone, those first few seconds are crucial. Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Your Song Has A Hook…And Your Website Needs One, Too

  

  With the ever changing music industry, it’s becoming more important to build relationships with your audience. Music is so much more than just entertainment now... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Single Review: Twae Left Feet – Guess Into Frank’s Reel

  

  Twae Left Feet is a Boston based celtic duo that plays traditional Irish and Scottish folk songs. Consisting of Galen Fraser (fiddle) and Scott Burn (Bodhran),... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Using Email Newsletters to Build and Engage Your Fanbase

  

  Email marketing is something that is often (wrongly) overlooked by musicians and artists. With the increasing use of social networks, many see email... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Painted On Water Release ‘Chicago Issue’

  Our friends and clients Painted On Water released their new EP ‘Chicago Issue’ today! It’s been a pleasure working with and getting to know Demir Sertab, and... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Three Twitter Mistakes Musicians Make

  

  Twitter is without a doubt my favourite social network. If you’ve read my older post “Why I Love Twitter” then you’ll know why. Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• In Music, Should DIY Really Mean Do It Yourself?

  

  A debate which is coming up more and more these days is whether or not musicians can -or should – be DIY artists. There is a certain romanticism to the idea of... Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2013 MUSIC

• Let’s Talk About Your Website: Creating a Good First Impression

  

  For a musician, a website should be more than just another platform to maintain and promote – it should be thought of as a valuable tool that will help to... Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Essential WordPress Plugins for Musicians

  

  WordPress is so much more than just a blogging platform. What many people don’t realise is that it can be an incredible content management system when you pair... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2013 MUSIC

• Introducing… Kit Richardson

  Kit Richardson is a London-based pianist and singer/songwriter, who is making waves with her latest single “All Heart, No Brains. Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• The Day I Was Famous One Second, and Not The Next

  

  Recently, I learned that I was famous in India. I know, right? I didn’t believe it either. Apparently the reaction to me arriving in India would be similar to... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Album Review: Jupiter Vinyl – Lazy Ash Tree

  

  Pittsburgh-based acoustic duo Corinne Bohjanan and Edward Horey perform under the name Jupiter Vinyl, and have released an album of simple, upbeat folk pop... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Create Your Own Industry

  On the 4th – 8th November, 15 music industry experts will be sharing their must-have secrets to creating an unstoppable career on your terms. Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Single Review: Canary – Let Down Your Guard

  

  Female fronted Boston based Canary is a rock band that draws on influences from classic American rock, pop and the British Invasion. Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Single Review: Genna & Jesse – Boomerang

  

  Genna Giocobassi and Jesse Dyen began performing together in 2009, when Genna hired Jesse to play piano in her band. The bond between the two grew so strong tha... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Album Review: Greater Alexander – Positive Love

  

  Positive Love is the debut album from singer/songwriter, Alexander Vlachos aka Greater Alexander. Alexander is currently based in Southfield, Michigan (via New... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Single Review: Freddie Atlas – Vain

  

  Freddie Atlas is a singer, songwriter and accomplished pianist. Born in 1988, Montreal native Frederic Casimir began playing the piano at a young age, and by th... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Album Review: Maxim Cormier

  

  Maxim Cormier is a solo guitarist, composer, producer and freelancing accompanist, currently based in Halifax. Cormier flatpicks Scottish fiddle tunes and... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC