Music Industry 360 is our music industry podcast that aims to educate new and existing musicians about tools in the industry, while sharing knowledge to help artists take their careers to the next level. Check out the latest episode below… Music Industry 360 // How Video Distribution Works in 2024 In this episode of Music Industry 360, Randall Foster interviews Vanessa Schiano, the Manager of Video Distribution and Encoding at Symphonic. They discuss the role of music videos in the digital age and the importance of utilizing platforms like Vevo for video distribution. Vanessa explains the dif ..read more

The weekend is here, kick it off with some Fresh New Music! Frou Frou, ikai | a new kind of love (ikai remix) KIM ANN FOXMAN | WE ARE RHYTHM Statik G, Bubba Sparxxx | Find a Way Swollen Members | Subhuman Kash’d Out | Push My Luck Sarah Close | Justify Bombargo | pieces of my heart earth2zoe | typical Enjoy the latest tracks from the Symphonic independent community. Looking to get your music featured in our playlists? Submit your releases here. Stream our Fresh New Music playlist on Spotify The post Fresh New Music ft. Frou Frou, Kim Ann ..read more

The troubling environmental issues our planet faces are more prevalent than ever, but so are a growing number of organizations who are doing their part to drive positive change through community, awareness, and action. Through the intersection of music and environmental advocacy, these organizations are making major waves through their efforts. With Earth Day coming in hot (no pun intended), now is as good a time as any to do your part. Without further ado, here are some badass organizations you can support right now that merge music and environmental activism for a better tomorrow. Eco ..read more

Self publishing your music comes with a lot of benefits. You don’t have to share your copyrights with anyone, you aren’t bound to any publishing deals and you get ultimate control over where your work is used and how. Keep in mind, self publishing isn’t for everyone. You need to be able to commit significant time and effort to doing everything a publisher would usually do and more. But if this is something that you’re ready to take on, here’s how to do it right. How To Self Publish Your Music Let’s Talk Basics… Self publishing your songs means you take on the role of both the artist and the p ..read more

This year’s Music Biz is coming up fast! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to connect and share with some of the brightest minds in the biz. Here’s everything you need to know before you go, including the events we’ll be a part of this year and where to find us… Let’s Connect at Music Biz 2024 Date: May 13-16 Location: Nashville, TN (JW Marriott Nashville) After last year’s gathering of 2,100+ attendees from more than 800 companies across 30 countries, you do not want to miss this year’s Music Biz conference. Whether you’re interested in experiencing expert level viewpoints on the latest tre ..read more

Imagine showing up to a venue to play your show and seeing it overflowing with all your fans. Think about the energy in the room, the screaming fans who waited weeks or even months to see you perform… There’s no better feeling. But for that to happen, it takes a ton of networking, planning and consistent promotion for your audience to be ready to go when the time finally comes. In this post, you’ll learn how to promote your next show to ensure it’s everything you’ve dreamed of and more. Here’s the rundown… 10 Best Ways To Sell Out Your Next Show Reach Out To The Venue To get started, the ..read more

Unfiltered Canada is BACK with another episode featuring Canadian alt-pop artist, Emi Jeen. With this video series, we chat with some amazing Symphonic artists and get a closer look at everything they’re working on, personal stories, passion projects and so much more. Read the full interview with Emi Jeen below… Unfiltered Canada: Full Interview with Emi Jeen Alejandra Marroquin (A): Let’s talk about your background for a minute. We know you have a background in opera, which brings a unique dimension to your pop rock style. How do you leverage your classical training to create a distinct soun ..read more

The weekend is here, kick it off with some Fresh New Music! Goodbye June | The Hard Way Dave Audé | Push That Thing 24 Mike Love | Humble J.Lately | Wishing Well Brandon. | Yeahyeah That’s a Fact TOLEDO | Popped Heart Rising Appalachia | The Bones Brittany Kennel | Pink Collar Lizzy Jane | U&ME Enjoy the latest tracks from the Symphonic independent community. Looking to get your music featured in our playlists? Submit your releases here. Stream our Fresh New Music playlist on Spotify The post Fresh New Music ft. Goodbye June, Dav ..read more

Having trouble getting your music playlisted? This is an issue many independent artists face, but it can be particularly frustrating not knowing exactly why your efforts aren’t paying off. That being said, some of the biggest reasons why you aren’t getting playlisted are easily fixable! From not providing enough marketing drivers to not enough lead time, here are 5 things that may be holding you back… 5 Reasons Why Your Music Isn’t Getting Playlisted Not Submitting Early Enough Submitting your music for playlist consideration requires time for the curators to review and potentially add your s ..read more

If you’re looking for a music biz conference in the perfect summer location, it’s time for you to head over to Miami for UNSIN! Whether it’s your first time or heading back for another year, this conference offers music, art, and talks you don’t want to miss. Even more, we’ll be in attendance this year! We hope to see you there… but first, here’s everything you need to know before you go. Let’s Connect at UNSIN Music Festival & Conference Date: April 26th & 27th, 2024 Location: Future of Cities (@thehubmia), Miami Every year, UNSIN attendees experience 10+ music panels, live showcase ..read more