Posted: Jul 1, 2025

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post written by Octavius Crouch, Founder & CEO of Red Octave.

 

"If you're an independent artist or label looking to hire a team for label services, the options can be overwhelming. From companies with polished pitch decks to flashy Instagram pages showing off work with major-label artists, it can be hard to tell who actually knows how to build success from the ground up and who only knows how to ride on someone else's momentum...When you’re hiring a label-services team, you need partners who understand what it means to grow something from zero."

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Posted: Nov 19, 2024

Category: Fans

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**Guest post written by Scott Aumann, originally featured on The Legit Musician blog.

 

"Have you ever felt like you wanted to find a way to steal all the fans of that band that is doing better than you? Well, you can. The best part is that you aren’t really stealing them and you won’t get arrested. Find out which bands are similar to you. Their fans can be your fans. If they like that other band then why can’t they be your fan as well?"

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Posted: Jul 11, 2023

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post originally featured on MariNation's blog, the stock market of music.

 

"...investing in music can be a fulfilling and potentially profitable venture. But, like any investment, it requires a sound strategy and an understanding of the industry. In this post, we'll explore how to be a successful music investor by providing specific tips and examples to help you navigate the complex and ever-changing landscape of the music industry."

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