The Modern Musician/Artist
Everyone knows that everything has changed in the music industry for the artist. Aside from American Idol, there is no interest from companies to find new talent to support & invest in.
Gone is the artist development, along with the dream of the big record signing contract.
So obviously that leaves it all up to the artist to do the work. And yes, it is a ton of work. The next time you see an indie artist doing well, realize that they are working their butt off, & they’re good buisness managers.
So, I’ve been thinking lately… Since it’s so easy to get music in abundance today, how can I stand out and be heard?…
I’m starting to think that we need to feel less intitled, as artists.
We need to give more, if we expect to get more. Free downloads. Play at a new venue for free. Give out little free incentives, in order to get people to hear you & understand you. Of course, we still need to make a living, but that will come when the bigger numbers of people listen, like, & connect with us.
This is the year I start to GIVE more.
I hope yall will take.
any thoughts? What would you want from a new artist that would get your attention, and your interest?
