#TCVideoFridays October 24, 2014 – CMJ Edition

Hope you’re enjoying CMJ 2014! (We sure are.) Even if you’re unable to make it this year, enjoy our round-up of videos from TuneCore Artists in attendance, gigging their hearts out around New York City all week! Most of these artists can also be found at the TuneCore-sponsored event, The Wild Honey Pie’s “Beehive” on […]

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#TCVideoFridays: October 17th, 2014

As if you needed another reason to be happy that it’s Friday, enjoy the weekly round-up of TuneCore Artist videos this afternoon! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rD_a95Dib9A?list=UUc6W7efUSkd9YYoxOnctlFg] Bethany Mota, “Need You Right Now” [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytFxvbu4ziU] Judah & the Lion, “Rich Kids” [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPmMQ7tGwtY] Sheera, “SLIDE” [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH_R2Uw7hzc] Stephen Babcock, “Someday” [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnROEhOJSTA] Ben Owen, “Dirty Little Secret” [youtube […]

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A3C Artists Spotlight – Goldyard & Shome

As we continue our A3C Festival coverage, we’re happy to link up with TuneCore artists featured in this year’s lineup. TuneCore is thrilled to be able to help independent artists on their paths when it comes to distributing, publishing and sharing their music with their ever-growing fan bases! We caught up with TuneCore artist Shome and trio Goldyard (A.T., IN-DOE, […]

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A3C Artist Spotlight: Signif

Milwaukee-born and New York-based Signif took some time to chat with TuneCore as a part of our A3C Artists To Watch Spotlight about her journey, influences, and process. She’ll be recording as a part of our partnership with SAE Institute during A3C’s #TuneCoreStudio Artist & Producer Sessions. Her latest release, Friction, (released through TuneCore) is available on iTunes. Check out […]

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Amanda Palmer, Independent Musician

On September 11, Amanda Palmer—AFP to fans and friends—will release Theatre is Evil with TuneCore providing digital distribution. If you don’t know Amanda Palmer, you should; the successes of her career can serve as inspiration for many DIY performers.

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Double Your Income… No Really

By Ari Herstand

When you’re on tour, merch is your #1 income generator. This can’t be stressed enough. Believe it. Bands stress over their guarantees and door splits and turnouts. If you want to survive financially with your music you must understand the importance of merch sales and approach it as such. I’ve played shows where 10 people showed up, but they had such an amazing time and I stressed the merch to them that all 10 people bought something averaging about $15. That’s $150 in merch sales. That’s good for any night.

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