March 18, 2019 Why is it so many talented artists don’t see the light? Why do so many artists release so much music without thought or learning more of what is required outside of the music.
As mentioned in various music tips on Music Talks I still fail to see so many artists not taking up opportunities to learn. Instead, they are releasing one single, EP or Album after another in the hope it sticks.
February 28, 2019 How Do Indie Music Blogs and Radio Survive? A Harsh Reality. Over the past few years I’ve watched many indie music blogs and independent radio come and go like the wind. We often hear about supporting the artists, which is exactly what these independent platforms do. The people behind the indie platforms sacrifice their health, families, lifestyle and quite often go into debt struggling to pay for the necessary costs associated with running such platforms. MusicTalks recently ran a poll on twitter which asked the question; ‘What would you do if all the independently run blogs and radio disappeared? Who would you get to place your new releases, interviews etc. up?’
Advice, Indie, Marketing, Radio tagged Indie, Indie Music, Indie Music blogs, indie music news January 19, 2018 It does not come as a surprise that the evolution of the internet has completely changed the entire music industry for the good of course. Different technologies such as streaming, sharing, eCommerce and social media are offering independent artists increased chances of exposing their musical creations to bigger audiences. This further helps the artists in increasing their fan base. However, one major drawback of having several options is that making the choice of the best source for promoting music online can be a little difficult. Therefore, in order to make the best choice, it is important for you to go through the most effective and popular online hangouts where you can get some word about your musical tones.
Indie, Startup tagged Indie Music, Startup, online promotion, promotion May 12, 2017 BRASH! Magazine would like to welcome our new official music contributor Rose Fall to the BRASH! team. This young writer, blogger, and author has worked with us since 2016 as an intern giving her input and person writing style to the BRASH! brand.
May 2, 2017 The allure of performing before humongous crowds of screaming fans at music festivals is irresistible for any musician. Unfortunately, landing a festival gig is easier said than done, especially when you are an emerging artist. Nevertheless, landing a slot at a music festival is an achievable goal for any desiring and committed musician. Needless to say, before putting yourself out there, you will have to learn How To Get Booked at Music Festivals first. And let’s be honest, music festival performance slots are hard to come by. Below are useful tips to help you answer the question How To Get Booked at Music Festivals.
April 7, 2017 The BRASH! train is continuing to move through the indie scene making NOISE! For our latest issue, we caught up with DJ Vixen. She gave us the exclusive on her success in blazing trails as an international DJ along with her latest venture Disco Supreme (house & techno music event promotions company). Check her our along with other indie talented artists in the new issue of BRASH! Magazine coming March 20th! Stay tuned….Get ready for MORE NOISE!
December 13, 2016 (ATLANTA, GA – DEC. 13, 2016) – Bi-monthly digital publication, BRASH! Magazine, started out the year spreading the word about transitioning from a music marketing blog to an online publication. In March of this year, BRASH! released at full speed executing the mission of highlighting independent artists in the music industry. Exposing music lovers to various genres of indie music was a success for this magazine as readership, social media following, and the overall brand awareness increased. In addition to highlighting music artists in the indie/underground scene, BRASH! Magazine opened its pages for fashion elements. Style artists, interviews, photo editorials, and features graced the pages within the BRASHION! (BRASH! + Fashion) section.