Music Media Coverage Alternatives: What to Do When Traditional Outlets Say No
Music Media Coverage Alternatives: What to Do When Traditional Outlets Say No Music media coverage can feel like an impossible mountain to climb for independent artists, especially when traditional outlets repeatedly decline to feature experimental [...]
Music Video Marketing: Why Visual Content is Your Most Powerful Marketing Currency
Music Video Marketing: Why Visual Content is Your Most Powerful Marketing Currency Reading time: 6 minutes In episode of The Unstarving Musician (Episode 321), music video promotion expert Andy Gesner shared insights from his [...]
Creative Sustainability: How Musicians Thrive by Prioritizing Well-being
Creative Sustainability: How Musicians Thrive by Prioritizing Well-being Creative sustainability is becoming the new paradigm for successful musicians, replacing the outdated "suffering artist" myth that has long pervaded the industry. This notion that great art [...]
Music Contracts: Essential Protections Every Artist Should Understand
Music Contracts: Essential Protections Every Artist Should Understand Music contracts form the foundation of a sustainable career in the industry, yet they remain one of the most overlooked aspects of an artist's journey. As [...]
Artist Marketing: Lessons From Both Sides of the Creative Industry
Tony Harrah Offers Insights From the Music and Book Publishing Worlds When discussing artist marketing, few creators can offer insights from both the music and book publishing worlds. Singer-songwriter Tony Harrah discovered some surprising parallels [...]
Beyond Bars & Clubs: Creative Strategies for Booking Better Gigs
Reading time: 3 minutes 👓 How to Book Music Gigs: Creative Strategies Beyond Bars & Clubs As a working musician, I've learned that knowing how to book music gigs successfully means thinking beyond the [...]