Artist Features
Staying Motivated and Focused on Long-Term Career Goals
Staying motivated and focused on long-term career goals in the music industry can be a challenging task. The road to success is often littered with obstacles, setbacks, and music industry rejections that can be demotivating and difficult to overcome. Thankfully, with...
How To Find New Members For Your Band
There are a lot of roadblocks that one must cross before forming a complete band. Such an endeavor requires a lot of time, money, effort, and talent, and before any of that…it requires people! If you want to create a group and not write and record music as a soloist,...
10 Ways to Make More Money Selling Merchandise Online as a Musician
As a musician, you have the ability to earn money not just through your music, but also through the sale of merchandise. Selling merchandise online can be a great way to supplement your income and connect with your fans on a deeper level. In fact, these days, it may...
How To Make An EP
In the music industry, the role of extended plays (known simply as EPs) has become increasingly significant, particularly for up-and-coming musicians. EPs are like the carefully crafted stepping stones that bridge the gap between standalone singles and full-fledged...
Overcoming Obstacles and Dealing With Rejection In The Music Industry
The music industry is a competitive and challenging arena, and for many artists, it can be a struggle just to get noticed, let alone find commercial success. Despite this, many artists still manage to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals, and with the right...
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HEADS UP: There is a scammer impersonating Planetary Group. They may reach out on Whatsapp using this number: +44 7378 120071 They will ask you to rate music 40x a day after which you will allegedly be compensated via a base pay + commission structure. But first, they...
How Much Does Tidal Pay Per Stream in 2023?
The music industry has long struggled to provide fair compensation for artists. With the rise of music streaming, this issue has become even more pressing. However, one streaming service has emerged as a leader in promoting fair payment and transparency: Tidal. The...
The Best Vocal Warm-Up Exercises
Unlocking the full potential of the human voice requires more than just raw talent; it means putting in a lot of diligent care and preparation. Vocal warm-ups serve as an essential foundation for singers, priming their instrument for optimal performance. These warm-up...
Music Director of the month: Helen Zhao – WNYU – New Afternoon Show
Planetary Group recently took some time to get to know Helen Zhao, of WNYU's new music platform, New Afternoon Show, broadcast out of NYC Weekdays 4 - 7pm on FM 89.1. Planetary: Tell us about how you got involved at WNYU and how that experience has impacted...
Artist Feature: Brendan Wright – Tiberius
Planetary Group took some time to get to know Brendan Wright, of the Boston-based indie-rock project Tiberius. Planetary: Tell us about your latest release. How did you come to create it? Brendan: As a whole, “Fish in a Pond” came about as I spent time...