With Covid turning the world upside down artists are looking for different strategies to engage their fans as well as keep themselves busy. Here’s the skinny from people who know what they’re talking about:
Top 5 Tips for New Streamers
– Jared DeCook, Shaping The Silence
In ‘5 Things I Wish I’d Known When I Started Streaming’, music producer Jared discusses some of the most important things to think about when venturing into the world of streaming, based on the things he’s learnt over the last seven years as a streamer.
Why You Need a Discord Server
– CelticWolfTV
In this article, streamer CelticWolfTv explains why having a Discord server can be one of the most effective ways to develop a meaningful connection with your audience – and how to do it!
Staying Productive During Lockdown Part I
– Mel Low D
In this ten minute video, professional DJ and tutor Mel Low D discusses some of the ways she’s been managing to stay productive during lockdown. Even if you’re not a DJ don’t worry, because there are some smashing ideas in there that apply to all creatives!
Staying Productive During Lockdown Part II
– Remy Sounds
In this six minute youtube video, producer, DJ and festival runner Remy Sounds shares some of the ways he’s been staying productive during lockdown – including some out of the box thinking about how to stay looking sharp before you stream!
(Every edition we feature an established musicto playlist and – during this time of stay at home – we just couldn’t resist going for this epic road trip – even if it is only in our minds!)
Playlist Spotlight – Music to Burn a Million Miles
featuring artists like
All them witches, Meat Puppets, Johnny Falstaff, Greg Brown, Wayne Hancock, Lucinda Williams, James Leg
Meet the Curator – Chris McCann
Drawn to music from an early age, Chris’ first album was The Beach Boys – Good Vibrations, a record he’d spent weeks saving up his pocket money for. Now after many years of second hand vinyl markets and countless concerts and festivals, Chris a painter and decorator by day, continues to chase the dragon for that next cool music discovery. Raised in Brisbane and now operating out of Noosa on Australia’s sunshine coast, you can learn more about Chris at https://www.noosadecorating.com/