Musician's Blog
December 8, 2025 • Promotion / Marketing
There Is No Magic Wand For Music Promotion
Ads are not a shortcut for music promotion. If your song, targeting, and content are not ready, multi channel tools just spread the failure. This article walks through what to fix first.
November 24, 2025 • Music Feedback
The Benefits of Receiving Music Feedback
Feedback is one of the most powerful tools a musician can use to grow. Learn how hearing from industry pros, peers, and fans strengthens your skills, sparks creativity, and shapes your artistic voice.
November 23, 2025 • Promotion / Marketing
Setting Up Your Song's Energy, Mood & Vibes on SongTakes
Learn how genre, mood, energy, and vibe tags shape your song’s discoverability. This guide breaks down every category in SongTakes and shows how to choose the metadata that helps listeners find your music.
November 22, 2025 • Music Feedback
How To Give Clear, Useful Song Feedback On SongTakes
Learn how to give clear, helpful feedback on SongTakes using the 8 review sliders, suggestions, strengths, and listening context so musicians get guidance they can trust and act on.
November 21, 2025 • Management
The Roles in a Successful Music Team
Behind every successful musician is a strong team. From managers and marketers to producers and lawyers, this guide breaks down the essential roles that fuel long-term growth in your music career.
November 16, 2025 • Management
The Role of a Music Manager Today
A great music manager is more than a connector, they’re your strategist, motivator, and problem solver. Learn when to hire one, what they do, and how the right manager can elevate your career.
November 12, 2025 • Promotion / Marketing
Connections: The Key to Growing as a Musician
Building a music career starts with relationships. From open mics and online groups to collaborations and fan support, these practical steps help you connect, grow, and open new doors in your journey.
November 9, 2025 • Management
Are Albums Dead?
Streaming changed how people discover and consume music, but albums are far from dead. This post explores why singles dominate playlists while albums still shape artistry and fan loyalty.
November 3, 2025 • Promotion / Marketing
Finding Your Artistic Identity: The Foundation of Every Career
Every real artist goes through the phase of figuring out who they are. This is about clarity, not perfection. Learn how to find your artistic identity and build your world.
September 17, 2025 • Production
AI-Generated Music: Noise, Tools, and the Future for Artists
AI-generated music is flooding Spotify, from one-click tracks to viral AI bands like Velvet Sundown. Here’s how it works, the risks it brings, and how real musicians can rise above the noise.
September 7, 2025 • Promotion / Marketing
AI Tools Every Musician Should Know for Smarter Marketing
AI won’t replace musicians, but it can make marketing faster and smarter. Learn how indie artists use AI for captions, bios, pitches, and visuals with SongTakes.
July 19, 2025 • Promotion / Marketing
Band Website Best Practices
A great artist website makes it easy to hear your music, understand who you are, and take action. Whether that’s streaming, following, or reaching out for a gig. Keep it simple and real.