As an unsigned artist, you get approached all the time to take part in competitions. Here are 10 things to consider before agreeing to enter.
The 'Like to Play' mechanic
There seems to be a new irritant on the scene 'Like...
Right Chord Music launches Major Labl, our new home of management consultancy and marketing solutions for independent bands and artists.
Introducing Major Labl for independent artists
Don't be fooled by the name, we don't sign anyone or own your rights. Major...
In the business world, a whole industry has been established around ‘customer relationship management (CRM) but how can unsigned bands benefit from this approach?
In this article, we'll consider three strategies
Identify, attract and win new customers
Retain existing customers
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David Penn, the editor-in-chief at Hit Songs Deconstructed knows how to write a hit song. Read our interview and find out how to improve your chances of success. Hit Songs Deconstructed is the number source for hit songwriting trends...
Twitter is hard work, and that’s borne out by the stats. 40% of users don’t publish anything, 25% have no followers and only 5% of Twitter users are followed by more than 50 people. So it’s clear that for the...
Is the Pre-Save just another money-making trick or is it a valuable marketing tool for unsigned artists? We take a critical look at the benefit for the fans and the musicians.
Imagine if you pre-saved in real life!
Imagine arriving on...
Following hot on the heels of our partnership with distribution experts EMU Bands, we are now excited to announce a new partnership with Conflikt Arts who are offering Right Chord Music visitors a 5% discount on the cost to produce the following...
If you find Twitter baffling and never know what to Tweet don't worry. We explore a few ways indie artists can use Twitter with minimal Tweet.
Twitter for Indie Artists
Twitter can still be an invaluable marketing tool for new bands...
In this article, Mark critically examines the role of music promoters and artists in live music success.
What musicians and managers want from live music
An opportunity to grow their fanbase
A chance to showcase their new material
At atmosphere...
Independent Artists. Why momentum is key and why releasing an album could be the worse thing you do.
In the beginning
When you first start out in music, history tells you what to do: Write some songs, play them live, and...
I've lost count of the number of articles I've read that insist bands and artists should give their music away for free. Personally, I believe, that unless you have the benefit of ongoing PR support or are reaching mass...
Collaboration is a proven way to extend the reach of your music to a new highly engaged audience and it anyone can do it.
The power of collaboration
It's tough trying to make it as an artist right now, but spare...
