The music industry has undergone some big changes in recent years, with technology enabling easier access to music production and distribution. In the current digital era, starting your own record label has become an increasingly viable and exciting option for musicians and music enthusiasts alike.
An Intro to Beatport Hype
Beatport Hype is a platform within Beatport that showcases and promotes new and emerging artists, labels, and tracks in the electronic music scene. Hype allows artists and labels to maximize their exposure from outside of the main genre charts and the dominance of bigger and more established labels.
TikTok Introduces “New Release” Feature
The hugely popular app has recently announced its newest feature for artists which is set to boost engagement, visibility, and discovery for new records. “New Release” is a way for artists to flag their new music to the top of their artist pages, making sure their fans won’t miss out on that new tune!
Soundcloud Adds Dms to Mobile App
SoundCloud has taken a major step forward in enhancing user engagement and fostering connections within its community. In an exciting update, SoundCloud has introduced direct messaging to its mobile app. DM’s will provide a long-wanted communication channel between artists and their fans.
Creating an EPK for Musicians
In today’s digital age, having a well-crafted electronic press kit (EPK) is essential for musicians looking to promote their music and connect with industry professionals. An EPK serves as a comprehensive package that showcases your talent, highlights your accomplishments, and provides essential information to media outlets, promoters, and record labels. In this blog post, we will guide you through what …
TIDAL launches ‘TIDAL Artist Home’
idal has announced the launch of their new artist resource hub, “Artist Home”. Similar to Spotify For Artists and Apple Music For Artists, TIDAL Artist Home will allow artists to claim their profile, customize their bio and profile image, invite their team members, and add social media links to their page.
How To Write The Perfect Bio
Having a bio is a vital asset to have as an artist. Until you are signed, where generally your manager/booking agent can handle your press kit, the task of writing a bio is on you! It can feel weird to write about yourself, especially when you are (sort of) bragging about yourself. But having a well-written bio is important to have when you start getting bookings and start signing releases.
New Store Overview: Medianet
Label Engine is now proudly distributing to Medianet. “MediaNet integrates an industry-leading sound recording catalog with a comprehensive publishing database to provide our partners with a truly rights-managed catalog and a single point of service for digital music operations.” The new store’s distribution includes four new destinations: Aarmy, Amanotes, Audalize, CLMBR, Echelon, GTL, Imagesound, JPay, and Y7. Aarmy Aarmy is …
Dawn Patrol Records
The music released on Dawn Patrol is a colorful range of melodic techno and organic Afro House, which perfectly portrays the label’s passion for nightlife and their love for nature. The vision is clear; bring people together through music and friendship. We’re happy to have them as part of our family and to witness their success!
What is Phonk?
If you have TikTok, you know the name. Phonk music is a relatively new genre of music that has emerged in the past decade. It’s a type of hip-hop and trap that combines elements of funk, soul, and chopped-and-screwed music.