The music industry in 2022 was beginning to bounce back with an invigorated sense of new life in live music as well as the gained knowledge of curating online experiences for fans.
Every week, Bandzoogle creates and publishes posts intended to help musicians to navigate the industry. It’s not always an easy thing to be a musician, but your passion and ability carries you through and for that we celebrate you!
Our intent is always to help you take your music business to the next level. We hope that the resources we share help make things easier for you to accomplish your career goals.
Here are the12 most read posts looking back at 2022:
1. How to create an EPK for your music
With a revival of live music and many new projects to promote, musicians were making EPKs in 2022 more than ever! This post provides a walk-through on how to create an EPK and includes a few EPK examples for inspiration.
Read the post: How to create an EPK for your music (with examples!)
2. Using Landing pages for musicians
In 2022 we released several new tools for musicians and updated some of our most popular ones. One new release was an important and highly-requested marketing tool: Landing pages. We set up many landing page templates as guides to focus your cross-platform marketing efforts, boost sales, and build your email list.
Read the post: How to use a music landing page on your website
3. Promote your music with Smart Links
Another new launch in 2022 was Smart Links for musicians! Use them on your Landing pages or your EPK — anywhere you want to promote your songs. This sleek, stacked section of links is a helpful way to give your fans direct links to items on your website, streaming platforms, or social media channels.
Read the post: Promote your music with Smart Links
4. 15 ways to get more music fans
A musician can never have too many fans, and it’s important to put time and care into seeking them out so you can develop lasting relationships. This popular post about gaining more music fans was updated with current information in 2022.
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5. 22 ways to make money as a musician
As one of the biggest challenges facing musicians, making money from music was a widely-read topic. You may already be doing some of the suggestions in this list, and other ideas may spark inspiration to try a new way to make money in 2023!
Read the post: 22 ways to make money as a musician
6. 4 best music promotion sites for bands and artists
Another area that’s sometimes tricky for musicians is how to promote music. This post guides you through the four most effective promotion platforms to get your music out to new fans.
Read the post: 4 best music promotion sites for bands and artists
7. How to make money with music online
Over the last two years we’ve learned so much about ways to create an experience and connect with fans online. Monetizing what you provide online is an important element in creating a sustainable career, and this post outlines crucial steps forward for that process.
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8. 5 steps to creating an effective music marketing plan
A music marketing plan establishes precise steps you can take to get to where you want to go with your career. Developing an efficient marketing strategy is a bit of work, so we’re providing these tips to help you succeed.
Read the post: 5 steps to creating an effective music marketing plan
9. The complete guide to selling your music online
Generating income from online sales helps fund your next project but doing it right takes time, planning, and consistent effort. Check out this guide for tips to help you sell your music digitally, directly to fans.
Read the post: The complete guide to selling your music online
10. Ultimate guide to selling band merch online
Band merch has become a booming revenue stream for artists in recent years. Set up your merch store for success by reading all about how to sell your merch online.
Read the post: The ultimate guide to selling band merch online
11. How to book a tour without a booking agent
So many musicians are getting back into booking their own live shows that this article, freshly updated with tips for booking in 2022, is very popular. Check it out if you are also finding booking shows to be a grind, or just want some advice on how to start.
Read the post: How to book a tour without a booking agent
12. 5 awesome ways to find musical inspiration
Most of these popular posts deal with online features and the business side of music, but this one indicates that artists are also looking to refuel their inspiration, getting back into music with fresh eyes and ears. The strategies outlined here may help you rekindle that passion.
Read the post: 5 awesome ways to find musical inspiration
Thanks for following our blog over the last year. Our resources on making money and selling music are widely read, but we also publish content for musicians on songwriting, networking, sync licensing, DIY tips, and much more. We are excited to share more tips to help you succeed in 2023!
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