Amy Dalley to release album on March 27, 2012
February 4, 2012 by MusicThread
Filed under Country, Press
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Eric Church released new album CHIEF
August 30, 2011 by MusicThread
Filed under Country, Stories
August 30, 2011 by MusicThread
Filed under Country, Stories
Church’s Bowery Ballroom New York City performance is a sell-out
Nashville, Tenn. (Monday, July 25, 2011) - The reigning ACM New Solo Vocalist of the Year, EMI Records Nashville’s Eric Church, will release his highly-anticipated third studio album, CHIEF, tomorrow, Tuesday, July 26, featuring the Top 15 critically-acclaimed hit “Homeboy.” Read more
Brand Your Music: Brand Partnerships
May 31, 2011 by Saqqara Grant
Filed under Blues, Christian/Gospel, Country, Dance/Electronica, Featured, Hill-Country Blues, Hip Hop, Jazz, Latin, Music, Pop, R&B, Rock, Stories, Top 40/Adult Contemporary
When we talk about music branding we’re essentially talking about selling a creative idea. You’re selling your music brand to potential consumers, industry executives, and companies who may want to sponsor you. Read more
Brand Your Music: Your Brand Team
May 24, 2011 by Saqqara Grant
Filed under Blues, Christian/Gospel, Country, Dance/Electronica, Featured, Hill-Country Blues, Hip Hop, Jazz, Latin, Music, Pop, R&B, Reggae, Rock, Stories, Top 40/Adult Contemporary
Effectively communicating your brand to your audience is important but even more important is making sure that everyone that’s a part of your brand movement is on the same page. Read more
Lost Highway To Release New Album By Robert Earl Keen, Aug 30
May 10, 2011 by MusicThread
Filed under Country, Press, Rock
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Brand Your Music: Brand Communities
May 3, 2011 by Saqqara Grant
Filed under Blues, Christian/Gospel, Country, Dance/Electronica, Featured, Hill-Country Blues, Hip Hop, Jazz, Latin, Music, Pop, R&B, Reggae, Rock, Stories, Top 40/Adult Contemporary
May 3, 2011 by Saqqara Grant
Filed under Blues, Christian/Gospel, Country, Dance/Electronica, Featured, Hill-Country Blues, Hip Hop, Jazz, Latin, Music, Pop, R&B, Reggae, Rock, Stories, Top 40/Adult Contemporary
As your artistry grows, your fanbase will too. The entry entitled Social Network Assumptions on the Ask Me About Music site discusses the two types of fans: active and passive. There are those that quickly adopt your music and become fans early on, then there are the laggards that come on board as your popularity increases. Read more
Brand Your Music: Brand Innovation
April 26, 2011 by Saqqara Grant
Filed under Blues, Christian/Gospel, Country, Dance/Electronica, Featured, Hill-Country Blues, Hip Hop, Jazz, Latin, Music, Pop, R&B, Reggae, Rock, Stories, Top 40/Adult Contemporary
Brand Innovation is a combination of two things: uniqueness and timing. We’ve discussed uniqueness quite a bit on this column and by now you, the artist, should know what sets you a part from your competition. Read more
Brand Your Music: Brand Equity
April 19, 2011 by Saqqara Grant
Filed under Blues, Christian/Gospel, Country, Dance/Electronica, Featured, Hill-Country Blues, Hip Hop, Jazz, Latin, Music, Pop, R&B, Reggae, Rock, Stories, Top 40/Adult Contemporary

There’s something amazing about the relationship between a brand and its customer. The brand promises certain benefits [in this case your music promises to be good, unique, intriguing, have interesting metaphors, catchy hooks, etc.] Read more
Brand Your Music: Brand Focus
April 12, 2011 by Saqqara Grant
Filed under Blues, Christian/Gospel, Country, Dance/Electronica, Featured, Hill-Country Blues, Hip Hop, Jazz, Latin, Music, Pop, R&B, Reggae, Rock, Stories, Top 40/Adult Contemporary
Who are you as an artist? Who does your music represent? These questions are key bricks in the foundational bases for your core musical branding idea. The answer to both these questions should really be no longer than a single tweet. Read more
Brand Your Music: Make It Interesting

I’m an advocate of good music. Most of my day is spent researching artists, downloading mixtapes, and checking out ReverbNation pages. Sometimes, I’m pleasantly surprised at what I find. Read more










