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THE SECRET HIT-MAKING POWER OF THE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST

20 June 2019 Pump It Up Magazine 0

STARLEY HOPE THOUGHT she was done with the music biz after writing “Call on Me.” The song felt like her last shot at success after spending years trying to make it as a songwriter. “I decided […]

Why So Many Talented Musicians Will Never Be Successful

19 June 2019 Pump It Up Magazine 0

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Even without seeing his full face, it’s a fair assumption that the man pictured above is none other than Bono from U2. Say what you will about the man, but it’s hard to deny his […]

10 Books Every Musician Should Read in Their Lifetime

12 June 2019 Pump It Up Magazine 0

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Book #1: Bringing Out the Best in People: How to Enjoy Helping Others Excel by Alan Loy McGinnis This is the perfect book to start with. The idea is to adopt 12 principles within in […]

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Behind the Scenes: How to Score a Job in Entertainment

19 May 2019 Pump It Up Magazine Comments Off

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You dream of running a studio or producing a major primetime drama. You’d love to discover the next John Mayer or even have your own TV show. The entertainment world is exciting, creative, and (sometimes) […]

5 Women In Music Organizations You Should Know About

2 March 2019 Pump It Up Magazine 0

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Female empowerment is booming across the world and these organizations are a part of the movement! Here are 5 women in music organizations you should know about! 1.) GIRLSCHOOL GIRLSCHOOL is a Los Angeles-based women-led […]

Five things you can do with merch to deepen your relationship with your audience.

15 January 2019 Pump It Up Magazine 0

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[This article was written by Vanessa A. Ferrer, founder and CEO of Merch Cat.] “Fan engagement” and “direct-to-fan” are hot topics these days because it’s finally come to light that fans are the real gatekeepers […]

10 Essential Tips for New Bands From L.A. Music Industry Experts

29 May 2018 Pump It Up Magazine 0

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Milos Ljubicic/Shutterstock 10 Essential Tips for New Bands From L.A. Music Industry Experts Los Angeles is full of young musicians trying to make it in (or, rather, out of) our city’s bustling music scene. […]

How to successfully submit your music to press

11 May 2018 Pump It Up Magazine Comments Off

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After you create your new hit song or album, you need it to be heard and enjoyed. Almost every independent musician needs to make this their own job (in a countless list of others!). Either […]

HOW TO USE STREAMING SERVICES TO BOOST YOUR MUSIC CAREER

9 May 2018 Pump It Up Magazine Comments Off

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Switched on artists can now upload new music whenever, promote it online to fans directly and inexpensively, and find out who’s listening to them when and where. There are loads of ways creators can […]

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Best Time To Release An Indie Album

8 May 2018 Pump It Up Magazine 0

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Timing is everything when it comes to picking a release date for your indie album, but the answer ultimately depends on your final goals. If you don’t think you’ll garner much press or radio for […]

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Top Tips

THE SECRET HIT-MAKING POWER OF THE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST

Why So Many Talented Musicians Will Never Be Successful

10 Books Every Musician Should Read in Their Lifetime

Behind the Scenes: How to Score a Job in Entertainment

5 Women In Music Organizations You Should Know About

Five things you can do with merch to deepen your relationship with your audience.

10 Essential Tips for New Bands From L.A. Music Industry Experts

How to successfully submit your music to press

HOW TO USE STREAMING SERVICES TO BOOST YOUR MUSIC CAREER

Best Time To Release An Indie Album