Author name: Josh McKenzie

Pitching yourself to a music blog Struggling to get your music featured on blogs? You’re not alone. Research shows that personalised pitches can significantly increase your chances of success.  This blog will guide you through the essential steps—from crafting an engaging press kit to submitting your music efficiently. Quick Facts Build an engaging electronic press kit (EPK). Host it on your […]

How To Run A Successful Independent Record Label Feeling overwhelmed by the idea of starting your own independent record label? You’re certainly not alone. After diving deep into research and learning from my own experiences, I’ve put together a practical guide to help you navigate this challenging yet rewarding journey. In this blog, you’ll discover actionable steps and expert advice on how to

How To Promote Music On Tiktok Struggling to get your music noticed on TikTok can feel like shouting into the void, especially when you’re aware that over 1 billion active users are scrolling through. It’s a familiar frustration, but take heart; I’ve navigated these choppy waters myself. This post is your compass to not just navigate but

How To Release Music Without A Label Releasing music independently is no longer a pipe dream but a realistic option for artists of all levels. Whether you’re an independent artist or belong to a major label, releasing your own records doesn’t need to be daunting.as it may once have been. In this article I’ll explain the basics of how to release

How To Get A Press For My Music? With the current online music landscape, many artists are looking for ways to reach a larger audience and get their music heard. So often, we experience challenges standing out in this saturated market and wondering how even to begin getting press coverage. We understand your struggles as musicians and have done extensive research

Twitter Tactics for Music Artists With over 500 million active users a day & 44% of them interested in music, Twitter could be a great platform to get exposure for your work. In this blog post, I’ll walk you through every step of promoting your music on Twitter. Get ready. Key Points    Optimising your artist profile

Your Music Craft on YouTube: Original Content Inspirations Creating content for YouTube can be overwhelming, especially if you’re starting out. But with the right ideas and strategies, creating engaging videos doesn’t have to be so hard.  From behind-the-scenes videos and Q&As to collaborative projects and music education tutorials, there are plenty of Youtube content ideas artists can utilise to engage their audience

UK Song Copyrighting: A How-to Guide Copyrights are invaluable for protecting the work of songwriters, composers and lyricists.    But how exactly do you copyright a song in the UK?    Knowing what kind of protection is available and understanding your rights is critical for every musician.   Copyrights are invaluable for protecting the work of songwriters, composers and lyricists. 

Band CDs and Why you need them Are you an artist and wondering if band CDs are still relevant? It’s true; the digital landscape has changed how artists release music.    But CDs are still essential for any musician looking to promote their art.   In this blog post, I’ll share key reasons why bands need physical releases, the