Advice for emerging bands & artists

Browse essential music industry tips for independent musicians.

The Basics

The Basics – Who does what in the music industry?

What should I include in my band biog?

How to write a brilliant music biog

6 essential tips for sending your tracks to the music industry

Demo submission emails: The Do's and Don'ts

Essential Guide to Music Funding

Why Bands & Artists Need a Mailing List and How to Grow Yours

Artist Managers

Do I need a music manager?

How to find a music manager

Advice from the Musicians’ Union on artist & band management contracts

Playing Live

The ultimate guide to booking a tour for your band!

Booking Gigs: Six Tips for Success

Meet the music booking agents

Essential questions to ask gig promoters

Tips to make the most of your music festival slot

How to get a festival slot - essential advice from festival bookers!

Studios & Production

The advantages of working with a producer as an unsigned band. Sugar House explain the benefits of professional production...

How to make the most of your time in the studio

Advice on recording vocals in a home studio

The basics of mixing vocals

Radio, Blogs & Media

Get your music played on the radio. Advice on airplay for your band!

Create the ultimate music press kit for contacting blogs & press

Music PR advice: When to call in professional help & how to find the best publicist for your music

5 steps to successfully promote your music using social media

Record Labels

Record Labels: a handy glossary

The relationship between record labels & unsigned artists - Are demo submissions the best way to get signed?

10 Things to Think About Before Your Next Release

Record Label vs. Self Release

Music Publishing

Guide to copyright for songwriters: essential advice from Incorporated Society Of Musicians

All you need to know about PRS For Music, music royalties and songwriting rights

Advice on Best Practices for Getting Your Songs in Music Libraries

9 Steps To Landing A Sync Deal

WTF is Music Publishing? A Beginners Guide

Selling & Distributing your Music

How to get your music playlisted on streaming services

The independent musician’s guide to digital distribution

Distribution Revolution - How to choose a distribution partner

How to Sell Your Merch on Spotify - Advice from CD Baby

Music Law & Business

Understanding musical instrument insurance - an essential guide from Allianz

Guide to Music Insurance Jargon

How to negotiate a music contract

Networking in the music sector: face to face and digitally

How can professional musicians protect themselves legally?

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