Your Weekly Guide to Artist and Business Development

One Business Tip...

An easy way to look more professional on Spotify and deepen your connection with fans is to add your lyrics using Musixmatch. Lyrics help listeners engage more deeply with your songs and make it easier for fans to sing along, share, and connect with your message. Check out Spotify’s official how-to article below!

One Songwriting Quote...

“You can rhyme a word with itself. There is no rule about that. No one will be mad” — Dan Wilson

Try it out: Are there any songwriting “rules” you’ve been subconsciously following? Free yourself from them during your next writing session by checking out renowned songwriter Dan Wilson’s Instagram series #wordsandmusicinsixseconds where he gives simple, yet profound advice to musicians. We’ve linked one of our favorites below!

One Marketing Idea...

Give your most loyal fans early access to your next release by creating a private “First Listen Club." Send them a link to your upcoming song a few weeks before you announce it and thank them for their support. It builds trust with your fans, and chances are, they’ll tell people about it without you even asking.

Try it out:
​Pick 5 to 10 fans who regularly engage with your content. Send them a personal message with a private link to your unreleased track. Let them know they’re hearing it before anyone else and that you wanted to share it with people who truly support your music.

One Performance Idea...

Struggling to read the room? Why not just ask your audience what they want to hear? Creating a moment in the middle of your set where the audience gets to “vote” on what they want next is a great way to boost engagement and get them invested in your performance.

Try it out: Pick a spot in your setlist to pause and ask your audience to help decide what to play next. Offer two different crowd favorites and have them cheer louder for the song they want to hear. Make sure both songs are ones you play well and are ready to perform!

Pro-tip: Keep your energy high and use your hands to hype up the crowd. Your enthusiasm can make or break the moment!

One Music Production Idea...

When creating music, it’s tempting to imitate the artists you admire, but the real magic happens when you lean into what makes you unique. By experimenting with different styles, sounds, and techniques that highlight your individuality, you’ll set yourself apart and attract a fan base that connects with your authentic self.

Try it out: Pick one of your favorite songs and rework it in your own style. Change anything that doesn't feel right, whether it's the arrangement, lyrics, or delivery, to better reflect your unique voice. Record both versions and compare them. Notice which feels most like you and brainstorm ways to bring more of that originality into your next project.

See you next week!