Meet Lavelle “Makaveli” Holley: The Atlanta Executive Turning Independent Artists Into Brands

Meet Lavelle “Makaveli” Holley: The Atlanta Executive Turning Independent Artists Into Brands

Behind Atlanta’s booming independent music scene is a name that keeps surfacing in conversations about artist development: Lavelle Holley, professionally known as…

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Writing an Artist Bio That Doesn’t Sound Generic

Writing an Artist Bio That Doesn’t Sound Generic

Your bio shows up everywhere — Spotify, press, socials, booking emails — and most artist bios read like the same vague template.…

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The Musician’s Press Kit: What to Include and Why

The Musician’s Press Kit: What to Include and Why

When a blog, playlist curator, venue or promoter wants to know who you are, they look for a press kit. A good…

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Building Buzz Before Your Song Drops

Building Buzz Before Your Song Drops

The artists who get traction on release day are the ones who started working weeks earlier. A great song with no build-up…

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Building a Fanbase From Scratch: Where to Actually Start

Building a Fanbase From Scratch: Where to Actually Start

Streams are nice, but fans are what build a career. A fan streams your next release, buys a ticket, tells a friend…

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Promoting Your Music: A Beginner’s Playbook

Promoting Your Music: A Beginner’s Playbook

Making the music is only half the job — getting it heard is the other half. If marketing feels overwhelming, start here.…

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How to Release Your Music: The Complete Guide

How to Release Your Music: The Complete Guide

Releasing music involves a lot of moving parts — codes, metadata, distribution, timing and promotion — and it’s easy to miss something…

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Releasing a Song? Your Complete Step-by-Step Checklist

Releasing a Song? Your Complete Step-by-Step Checklist

Releasing a song involves a lot more than hitting “upload.” A good release is planned in stages, and getting the timing right…

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