Episodes

  • Digital Detox: A Guide to Unplugging & Social Media Breaks | B-Sides
    Nov 19 2020

    In this episode we talk about the importance of taking a break from social media and doing a digital detox, as a musician. A few of the topics we discuss include:


    • The pros and cons of social media
    • Examples of reasons you might take a break from social media
    • How to keep social media manageable
    • Avoiding outrage culture


    Sponsors:


    • Social Surge
    • Electric Kiwi

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    10 mins
  • Are Singles the New Album? | B-Sides
    Oct 23 2020

    In this episode, we ask the question - what matters more in today's music industry: quality or quantity? A few of the things we discuss include:


    • The strategy of releasing singles rather than albums (especially when it comes to the Spotify algorithms)
    • Whether focusing on quantity means that the quality suffers
    • The benefits of releasing cover songs


    Sponsors:


    • Social Surge
    • Electric Kiwi

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    10 mins
  • Livestreaming 101: Connecting with Your Audience Online | B-Sides
    Jun 25 2020

    In recent years, live streaming has grown in popularity as it allows artists to perform and connect with a worldwide audience. And with the current pandemic enforcing social distancing and quarantines all over the world, it's one of the few ways artists can currently perform for an audience.


    In this episode we talk about the benefits of live streaming, how to get started, promote, and monetize your streams.


    Sponsors:


    • Social Surge
    • Electric Kiwi

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    10 mins
  • Album Artwork: Does It Still Matter? | B-Sides
    May 21 2020

    In this episode we're talking about album artwork, and whether it matters in the streaming age. We cover how album artwork plays a role when it comes to streaming; the resurgence of vinyl and the impact this has on the album artwork; and how to approach album artwork to cover all bases.


    Sponsors:


    • Social Surge
    • Electric Kiwi

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    10 mins
  • How to Regain the Trust of Your Fans After a Scandal | B-Sides
    Apr 30 2020

    In this B-SIDES episode we're talking about the fallout from the downfall of Pledge Music, and what musicians can do next. Our discussion includes:


    • How this has affected artists
    • How this has affected fans who have contributed to campaigns
    • Ways that artists can help to rebuild trust with their audience
    • Other crowdfunding options for the future


    Sponsors:


    • Social Surge
    • Electric Kiwi

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    10 mins
  • Coronavirus: A Guide to Succeeding in the New Music Industry | B-Sides
    Apr 15 2020

    It's hard to escape the fact that we're currently living in a pandemic. And we know that many musicians are unsure of what to do in these times. In this episode we discuss:


    • How the coronavirus pandemic has affected musicians and everyone else who works in the music industry
    • What musicians can do to stay productive
    • Why self care is so important
    • The role livestreaming can play in staying engaged with your audience
    • The importance of entertainment at a time like this


    Sponsors:


    • Social Surge
    • Electric Kiwi

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    10 mins
  • Avoiding Burnout in the Music Industry | B-Sides
    Mar 27 2020

    We’re back, baby! In this B-Sides episode, we talk about why we took a break, what burnout is, and how to avoid it, particularly when it comes to working in the music industry.


    Sponsors:

    • Social Surge

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    12 mins
  • Musicians: Should You Quit Your Day Job? | B-Sides
    Jan 7 2019
    In this B-SIDES episode, we talk about balancing your passion with a paycheque and when it might be time to quit your day job. We look at the pros and cons, and also how to decide when it’s time to take the leap into music full time.

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    10 mins