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This Week's Most Read Articles on Sonicbids

Written by Sonicbids Staff | Aug 3, 2015 05:33 PM

In case you missed any of them, here's a roundup of our top 10 most popular articles on the Sonicbids blog this week. Let us know what topics you'd like us to cover next by leaving a comment below!

1. 5 Signs You're Not Built to Be a DIY Musician

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Some musicians don't choose the DIY life; the DIY life chooses them.

 

2. How to Stretch Out Your Song's Lifespan on YouTube

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If you're only releasing one video for your new song, you're seriously missing out.

 

3. 6 Reasons Why Your Social Media Channels Aren’t Growing

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If your "likes" are dwindling, comments are dropping off, and shares are non-existent, you might be committing one of these six social media sins.

 

4. The President of Wind-up Records' Top 3 Nuggets of Songwriting Wisdom

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Ed Vetri, president of Wind-up Records, tells us how he reviews songs for the International Songwriting Competition, and what his top 3 pieces of songwriting advice are.

 

5. The One Essential Tool This DIY Band Uses for Their Viral YouTube Videos (That You Probably Already Have)

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After their YouTube cover of "Get Lucky" went viral, Miracles of Modern Science learned the value of covers to draw attention to their original music.

 

6. 4 Ways to Be More Proactive With Your Band's Publicity

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Publicity is important, but it doesn't have to be complicated. Use these four methods to streamline your band's efforts.

 

7. 25 Ways to Get More Fans for Your Band Using Instagram

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Who doesn't want more likes, comments, and followers on Instagram? Here's how to get your band out there.

 

8. The Not-So-Glamorous Day Jobs 9 Famous Musicians Used to Have

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You won't believe where these nine famous musicians worked before they became mega-stars.

 

9. How to Score an Opening Act or Support Slot and Expand Your Audience

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Being an opening act for a more established band is a great way to expand your audience. Here are some tips to make this more strategy than chance.

 

10. The Simple Test You Can Do to Find the Right Microphone for Your Voice

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The "best" vocal mic for your voice or singer isn't necessarily the most expensive one.