We haven’t shown Chicago much love, and we had this photo laying around, so why not? #GoCubsGo
January is a good time to finish preparations for the year ahead. Loads of musicians are actively seeking to book out their calendars, loading up on summer festivals and dates that will take them to new and exotic locales throughout 2019.
Well… that was some year we had there.
As many of you are aware, things look quite different than they did a year ago at this time. For one thing, we changed our name. For another, while we’re still bringing our hometown of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania a fresh First Friday lineup every month – thanks, Ralph! – our base content operations are now based in Music City itself, Nashville, Tennessee.
2018 took a lot of unexpected turns and took us to tons of new places. Along the way, we met another small army of independent musicians of just about any genre, while also showing love to those we’ve known for years. We’ve reviewed scores of releases, hosted a couple dozen or so events, and did it all in the name of advancing the works being created by the artists in our midst.
We also became more industry-conscious this year. We began scouring the internet for relevant content to help you get the most out of your band and your brand. We feel it’s important to connect musicians to the vast amount of resources out there, to help them #GoBeyond their locales and let their talents be known to the world. 2018 was just the beginning in that regard; there’s plenty more where that came from in the year ahead.
With that, we’re looking forward to doing what we do best in 2019 – providing independent and up-and-coming musicians with a resource to share their work and discover that of others. We want you to keep telling us when you have new releases, upcoming shows, or other significant milestones. And please, let us know what you want to see more of and what we can do better. The Underground Music Collective is your resource, and we want to serve you in the best ways we can.
Last (but certainly not least), thank you for sticking with us on the ride so far, from Christmas City, to Music City and beyond. We look forward to leading you to exciting new destinations and discoveries the whole year through.
Happy New Year. Here’s to a bright and prosperous 2019!
As we prepare to say goodbye to 2018, we’re reflecting on a year that, without question, changed the game (and even our name) for us.
We searched far and wide this week, trying to find new and diverse selections for this week’s edition of the #UMC20 Spotify playlist.
Some creators will use the U.S. postal service as a means of establishing copyright protection over their creative work? But… is it effective?
The number of impressions you make on your Facebook followers is limited. CD Baby’s DIY Musician blog suggests that most fans will only visit an artist’s Facebook page once, no matter how big a fan they are of that artist’s music.
SoundCloud has grown in popularity in recent years to become one of the most-used and popular streaming platforms for musicians.
With that said, there are a whole slew of artists using the platform, and it’s important to know that you’re giving yourself the chance to stand out.
The above photo has been circulating on social media since September 2015 and, somehow, it finally came across our desk just recently. The idea of a “live music tip” being built into a venue patron’s bill is not necessarily a new concept.
With that said, it is certainly one worth considering, and it could be beneficial across the board.
It’s time once again for a fresh batch of songs, hand-picked by us for your listening pleasure.
If you’re like most independent musicians, you probably have some questions about royalty payments and how to make your music generate revenue.
That’s where Songtrust comes in, with a webinar series to tell you everything you need to know.