Hello excellent readers, I’ve been studying for a couple of years now, and have now reached my final semester. It’s pretty bloody hectic, so have reluctantly decided to put a little pause on our MIIO activities till the end of semester. Don’t panic, there is still ridiculous amounts of handy and important content that needs to be …
When it comes to promoting your music in 2021, Spotify playlists should be amongst your top priorities for your releases campaign. Unlike the days of old where getting your song on the radio was your big chance at “getting it heard” and amassing an audience, Spotify playlists are the modern offering that allows anyone to curate and …
Before we jump into this article, you might be wondering what exactly a partnership is? A partnership is essentially a contract you can enter with other members of your band that binds you together with the common goal of creating and selling music. Partners are ultimately responsible for each other, so it’s a good idea to clarify …
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So, you’ve just received the master/s for your new release, and now what are you going to do? Make a Facebook post and call it a day? Unfortunately, in today’s music industry, if you want to make it independently then you need to be your own marketing, PR, and Advertising campaign manager, and a single social …
Going ‘On Tour’ has long been seen as a necessary step in the growth of any musician or group’s music career, however, if you don’t have the support of a major or even independent label, a touring company, or a tour manager – is managing a tour on your own possible? Like many other roles such as …
What is Clubhouse? If you don’t already know, let us clue you in. “Clubhouse” joins the ranks of Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and more – as yet another platform for users to connect, share, and participate with online communities. However, “Clubhouse” is looking to shake things up with a unique take on social media. Where Clubhouse differs …
The record industry is now a streaming-first market. Music streaming grew to US$14.2 billion in 2020 and now makes up 60% of the global record industry, and over 80% in the U.S. and Australian markets. The pie keeps on getting bigger, so if you want a slice, it’s never been more important to understand the streaming market …
Music is a tough industry to make a living in, and it’s not uncommon for those who are trying to make it to wonder if it’s time to pack it in. Everyone around you is graduating uni, locking down stable jobs in their desired fields, and just generally getting it all figured out, while you’re still working …
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From birthing a concept to choosing the right director, there’s a lot to be considered before making a great film clip for your song. A standout music video ideally looks smooth and effortless, but like a duck paddling in water, there’s a lot of work going on beneath that calm surface. We’ve asked some of Australia’s most …
Sometimes the music industry can be HARD. There are constant struggles that come with it every day, no matter what area you’re in. Whether you’re the one making the music, producing it, managing it, booking it, there is always going to be hard work and hard days. There are limited opportunities, society’s pressure of ‘not being good …
