Episode 53: Music Industry Myths and Misconceptions (Part II)

Musicians get advice from every direction - bloggers, managers, successful artists, and even their Uncle Steve. "Drop singles, just singles for a year straight..." "Always have new stuff coming out..." "You need to be linked in with Spotify curators..."

In the second installment of this 2-part episode, we're delivering an extensive (and somewhat profane) Op-Ed on the music industry's laundry list of bad ideas, horrible tips, and misguided beliefs. Circa gets mouthy and Corrin gets angry in this expletive-laced installment!

DISCOVER:

  • Understanding the “good and bad” of PR
  • At what stage should Indies consider press
  • Are blogs a healthy business investment for Indies
  • Unpacking format and product myths in the music industry
  • Crooked music industry tactics that influence todays music ecosystem
  • Debunking music industry, PR, playlists and Instagram myths for the Indie Musician
  • Plus: Is Instagram flamez?

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Spotify

Hypem

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Blog Publicist Generates Over 9,000,000 Spotify Streams & Dozens of #1 HypeMachine Hits w/ Dylan Rehmer

Hit Men: Power Brokers and Fast Money Inside the Music Business

IndiePro (Indepreneur Membership)