Best Practices and Valuable Tips on Create and Market a Personal Brand as a Musician on Instagram
Instagram is one of the most popular social networking sites for professionals wanting to build an online brand presence in the current times. With over a billion active users, Instagram is filled with a ready market for professionals of every industry. As a musician, you are sure to find your target audience on Instagram as well. However, the large number
6 game-changing technologies that have dramatically changed musical composition
The music industry has changed substantially over the past couple of years. Streaming is king, albums are launched without any promo lead-up, and listening to music, regardless of the genre, is mostly done on cell phone. Music composition finds itself in a postmodern era characterized by a battle for relevance and innovation. Tunes generated by computer software differ in style
7 ways the internet has changed the music industry
Since the advent of the internet in the early 1990s, the music industry has changed dramatically. It has changed the way we consume music, the way artists get paid, and even the way music is made. This article will explore the seven ways that the internet has changed the music industry. Online streaming Online streaming is one of the most significant changes
4 sports stars who tried to break into the music scene
It’s often said that many pro-athletes crave the spotlight wherever they are, not just on the field. That may be why so many of them are involved in endeavours outside of sports like cinema or music. Many athletes have tried to start music careers, and some of the names might surprise you. While most of them were never able to
Illenium begins a new phase of his career with release of ‘Fallen Embers’: Album Review
The next chapter of the phoenix has officially begun as Illenium has released his highly anticipated 4th studio album, “Fallen Embers.” This project follows after the first three widely successful albums of Illenium’s discography “Ashes,” “Awake” and “Ascend,” and is the next story in his music tenure. The album consists of 14 tracks with 20 featured artists. Some songs have
The best video games for electronic dance music fans
Are you the kind of person that has favorite films purely because of their soundtrack, or goes to one shop over another because you prefer the playlist? If you are then you've got to sort out your video game collection because there are some games with soundtracks that will blow your mind. Tony Hawks Pro Skater 4 became the playlist
Martin Garrix, Matisse & Sadko collaboration ‘Dragon’ turns 6 years old
Releasing July 7th 2015, it's been 6 years since the Dutch superstar DJ and producer Martin Garrix teamed up with the Russian duo Matisse & Sadko for their monster of a track 'Dragon'. Garnering over 5 million Spotify streams to date the hit track eventually became a part of the collaborators 'Break Through The Silence' EP, and spawned a great
Illenium makes history in Las Vegas with “Trilogy” show: Full Recap
In 2008, Nick Miller sat in a room and began to learn how to create electronic music. Not knowing where it might take him or what he would accomplish, it was solely for the passion of the genre. Who would have ever guessed that 13 years later that room would transform into the sight of 40,000 people singing the songs
Video games and electronic music
You’ll have noticed that with video games, not only is the actual gaming experience important but just as much work goes into carefully curating and selecting the soundtrack. Whether it is adding to the immersive experience or just providing fun background tracks to listen to whilst you game, music is an extremely prevalent aspect. We aren’t just talking about any
How Can Big Data Analysis Help Professionals in the Music Industry?
The DIY ethic adopted by many hopeful artists is not only part of their sales pitch, but in many cases, a piece of their identity as a musician. The van-living, tape-giving, gig-hunting lifestyle immortalized by punk rock is still an endearing and charming prospect for musicians aching to show the world they don’t care, but times change, and they might find
Music in the Games Industry
Music, with specific regard to electronic dance music (EDM) and the online gaming industry, has a long and interesting history. While a lot of older games still use chiptune, the use of actual soundtracks has become increasingly popular. Games now have an original score or use popular music as the background to the game. This has provided an additional source
Emerging Italian talent DAZZO is one to watch
Dazzo is one to watch this year. Having studied music as a child and even taken up guitar and clarinet, Dazzo (real name David Randazzo) became immersed in music studies, composition and focusing on the production aspect of music creation. Upon graduating from school, Dazzo began working at many Genoese discos as a public relations liaison where he would meet his
Martin Garrix breakthrough hit ‘Animals’ turns 8 years old
Can you believe that there was a time when Martin Garrix wasn't a global superstar? This was the case if you look before the release date of his biggest hit to date, 'Animals'. The track that propelled him into stardom is already eight years old today (June 17), so let's take a look back upon its success and how it dominates the industry
Meet Swatkat: the mysterious and anonymous up-and-coming DJ & producer
The mysteriously masked and anonymous Swatkat is a rising star and one to watch in the current world of Electronic Dance Music. Already having insane and successful releases on some of the industries top labels such as Spinnin' Records, Hardwell's Revealed Recordings, Don Diablo's Hexagon, and Laidback Luke's Mixmash Records it seems the DJ and producer's momentum shows no sign of slowing and
Gaming and Electronic Music: Why the Two are Inextricably Linked
At first glance, you’d expect that it’d be obvious that gaming and electronic music, with both being rooted in the world of technology and impacted by the advancements in this area. However, it’s not often that the two are widely recognized as intrinsically and inexplicably linked with one another, despite their obviously similar origins. To understand why the two are, and