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How Podcasting Can Help Independent Musicians: A Guide from Earworm
Are you an independent musician looking for new ways to promote your music and connect with your audience? Have you considered starting a podcast? At

ATTALIE ANNE’S FEMALE VERSION OF BLUE SUEDE SHOES POISED TO DELIGHT A NEW GENERATION OF ELVIS FANS
In the wake of the successful biopic film that has inspired a new generation of Elvis fans, Attalie Anne has released a decidedly feminine take

D.MATTHEWS COLLABORATES WITH MAZBOU Q ON NEW SINGLE ‘BE SOMEBODY’
Nigerian born D.Matthews has joined forces with Mazbou Q on his latest single – a motivational afrobeats track. Now based in Melbourne, Australia, D.Matthews has

LUZZEY DROPS MUSIC VIDEO FOR POWERFUL POP-BALLAD TITLED ‘DARKSIDE (LIKE I DO)’
Inspired by the sounds of world music, cultures and influences, versatile artist Luzzey releases his new track titled ‘Darkside (Like I Do)’ – a pop

UK RAPPER DEORE RELEASES NEW SINGLE ‘MYSTERY’
David George – better known as Deore – developed an interest for songwriting at just 13 in Amsterdam. Inspired by hip-hop heavyweights J. Cole and

LONDON-BASED PRODUCER DAKKOTA RELEASES DEBUT SINGLE ‘MACHINE MEN’
London-based producer Dakkota announces the release of his debut single. It’s overall a pumping, electronic-infused nod to community, love and acceptance. The electronic artist drops

JOE BAILEY RELEASES POWERFUL ACOUSTIC-DRIVEN SINGLE ‘WITHOUT LOVE’ AHEAD OF ALBUM LAUNCH
British indie-folk outfit ‘Joe Bailey’ isn’t actually just Joe Bailey. Surprisingly, It’s really two long-time friends and musicians Joe Bailey and Gaz Wilby. Wedded by

ALMOST FAMOUS | MUSIC INDUSTRY PODCAST | EPISODE 29
This week, Zaid was joined by the one and only, Lewis Jamieson. Co-founder and communications manager of the environmental movement Music Declares Emergency. An initiative which

ALMOST FAMOUS | MUSIC INDUSTRY PODCAST | EPISODE 28
Carl Loben has been a chronicler of dance music since the 90s and for many of us has hugely shaped our taste in music. We

THREE WAYS TO GROW YOUR MUSIC FANBASE USING TIKTOK
TikTok was the top app (by worldwide downloads) in the first quarter of 2022. This means there’s a seemingly infinite audience for you to target,

WHAT GRAPHIC DESIGN CAN DO FOR YOUR MUSIC CAREER
Artists are like brands, most of them with the goal of becoming household names. But brands can’t solely rely on the quality of their products;

GUY HORNE & ROSA LEAH RELEASE DEBUT SINGLE ‘MORNING LIGHT’
Best friend duo Guy Horne & Rosa Leah are launching into the music industry with their debut single ‘Morning Light’ – an eclectic, radiant, feel

NEVADA RED RETURNS WITH LATEST GLAM-POP SINGLE ‘UNTIL I’LL CEASE TO BE’
Nevada Red – self-proclaimed ‘Italian glam-pop volcano’ – graces our ears once again with her latest track, a hymn to love, titled ‘Until I’ll Cease

ALMOST FAMOUS | MUSIC INDUSTRY PODCAST | EPISODE 27 |
Almost Famous | Music Industry Podcast | Episode 27 | Leroy F. Moore JR. (Founder of Krip-Hop Nation) We’re honoured to welcome to the stage,

Ralph Derkson | ALMOST FAMOUS PODCAST | EPISODE 26
Turning Ocean Plastic into Vinyl Records. Almost Famous EP.26 with Ralph Derksen (Founder of Re-Record) This episode promises to inspire as we welcome onto the

BAD BLOOD RELEASES INDIE-ROCK SINGLE ‘A BIRTHMARK ON MY HIP’
A new musician enters the indie arena, armed with his long-awaited debut single – a rebellious, punk-infused indie-rock record packed with unashamed expressions of selfishness,

ALMOST FAMOUS | MUSIC INDUSTRY PODCAST | EPISODE 25
Almost Famous | Music Industry Podcast | Episode 25 | Keeley Hudd aka sadsugar (Longthrow Radio co-founder, ESO, Noods Radio) In this week’s “Almost Famous”

Nomine AKA Outrage | ALMOST FAMOUS | MUSIC INDUSTRY PODCAST | EPISODE 24
Almost Famous Music Industry Podcast | Episode 24 | Nomine aka Outrage (Education & Bass, Bashlash Records Metalheadz, Tempa) The ‘Almost Famous’ music industry podcast

Anne Marie Aldmedal returns with project ‘We Dance Alone’
The Norwegian vocalist drops a stirring comeback album following the teaser single ‘Breathing in Breathing Out’ released earlier this year. She channels the very best

RAJAR DATA RELEASE | QUARTER 1, 2022: SECURING RADIO AIRPLAYS FOR INDEPENDENT ARTISTS
Radio Joint Audience Research (RAJAR) – the official body in charge of measuring radio audiences in the UK – has released its first quarter data

THE FAMOUS COMPANY: POT NOODLE ALTERNATIVE CAREERS
The Famous Company loved taking part in the first day of the Pot Noodle Alternative Careers Fair Twitch livestream. The event was held in their

AMERICAN PRODUCER JUSTIN THE LOVER – ‘FORM AND FUNCTION’
The Indianapolis-based DJ and producer drops his first full length project titled ‘Form and Function’ – an eclectic nod to a host of dance music

FRESH! AF APRIL 2022
Fresh! AF is back! With a new Fresh! AF drop every 2 weeks, we feature the best emerging talent from across the globe. If you would like

FRITZ KAHN & THE MIRACLES RELEASE ROUSING GOSPEL TRACK ‘BELIEVE’
After a lengthy absence from music, Fritz Kahn and The Miracles return with a stirring new song titled ‘Believe’, taken from the album ‘Jonah, The

SHREDDED BULBS RELEASE ROARING ROCK-POP SINGLE ‘WATERFALL’
Still early in their musical journey, the alternative pop/rock and electronic duo release their third single to date – an electrifying, heavily guitar-infused, high-energy rock

JUSTIN CURRAN RELEASES STIRRING NEW COUNTRY-BLUES SINGLE ‘STRANGE KIND OF BLUE’
‘Strange Kind Of Blue’ is the latest release from Justin Curran. The Northern Irish singer-songwriter drops his country-infused single in line with the promise he

ABBY LITTEN RELEASES IMPRESSIVE AMERICANA SINGLE ‘404’
‘404’ is the inaugural release from UK-based Americana artist Abby Litten. Her first ever offering of music, it’s a beautifully constructed track that resembles something you’d

ALMOST FAMOUS MUSIC INDUSTRY PODCAST EPISODE 21: EVENT PRODUCER – LUCY CASWELL (TEAM LOVE)
Happy Women’s History Month! To celebrate, we’re releasing a collection of episodes about ‘Women Who Inspire Us’ and have invited a selected group of talented

OAN KIM RELEASES DEBUT ALBUM ‘OAN KIM & THE DIRTY JAZZ’
Fusing together his different musical influences, Oan Kim takes us on a journey of stylistic exploration with his new album Oan Kim & The Dirty

THE FAMOUS COMPANY LAUNCHES PODCAST AGENCY DIGITAL BULLS
The Famous Company has announced the launch of Digital Bulls, a new Bristol-based podcast production and promotion company. Digital Bulls is a full-service agency that

HOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN PODCAST: FIVE STEP CHECKLIST FOR MUSICIANS
So, you’ve heard that podcasts are the newest brand-promotion technique to enter the online arena, and you want to take the next step in your

4 KEY WAYS PODCASTS CAN GROW YOUR BRAND
The digital marketing space is quickly evolving, with certain domains emerging as more fruitful opportunities to get your brand or company out there. But how

5 BENEFITS OF PODCASTS FOR YOUR INDEPENDENT MUSIC CAREER
The music industry is heading in a new direction. More artists are resisting the wrestling of creative control that some record labels often try to

THE BEST WAYS TO GET YOURSELF BOOKED AT A MUSIC FESTIVAL
Booking a music gig at a festival is one of the most influential ways to gain huge amounts of exposure as an artist. Swinging a

THE 5 BEST WAYS TO PROMOTE YOUR MUSIC ONLINE
You have just spent months perfecting your music, and the time has come to start planning ways to promote your music online. This is your

OUR TOP 5 TIPS FOR MUSIC ALBUM PROMOTION IN 2022
Making an album is a journey. A journey of which you want a bunch of awaiting listeners at the end destination. Whether you promote your

Top 10 Music Promotion Techniques
The music industry is hugely competitive, with emerging stars rising every day from all directions. With the use of music marketing, this has been made

Our Guide To Promoting Music On Social Media
Social media is something most of us use, but as a professional platform, it is not something many of are using successfully. From regular eye-catching

Why Your Music Probably Isn’t Being Played On The Radio
Having your music played on the radio can be a huge turning point in your career. The scope for outreach and brand building is incredible,

How To Make Money From Radio
Making money from music. Something most artists are looking for, but how exactly do you get there? From fuling life into the public by busking