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For any aspiring musician, live performances are a crucial stepping stone on the path towards success. Through performing live, artists can cultivate and grow their careers in numerous ways. In fact, the benefits of performing live are so profound that it's difficult...

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....

Planetary Group recently took some time to get to know Angus Johnson, the music director of KXLU and host of the eclectic ‘Gussies Dream Corner’ on KXLU, on Wednesdays 4-6 p.m. PST from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles:.   Planetary Group: Can you...

While physical music mediums like vinyl, CDs, and even cassettes have become cool once again, the industry is absolutely in the middle of the digital age. Artists have no choice but to release their music online to various streaming platforms, such as Apple Music,...

Everyone loves discovering new music, but if you’re someone who is actively pursuing a career in the music industry, you should be smart about how you find new bands, songs, and albums. It’s not enough to just keep your ear open! If you’re strategic with how you first...

Getting people to come to your concert is almost as important as getting them to listen to your music. You may earn more cash at a show, and if you are a great performer and the songs are awesome, you may very well make some new fans every time you take to the...

​Unless you've been living under a rock for the past several years, you're probably aware by now that vinyl is back. In fact, not only has the format returned with a vengeance, but in some ways, it's bigger than ever. For example, in October 2023, Taylor Swift's new...

It's been another incredible year here at Planetary Group. We worked countless records for many talented artists! Some of our top records were "Sometimes, Forever" by Soccer Mommy, "Blue Skies" by DEHD, and "Pompeii" by Cate Le Bon. Planetary's 2022 spotify...

For years now, the trend with some aspiring musicians has been to ditch the website and stick to other online options, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Bandcamp, and a plethora of others. Those are all great platforms, and they’re worth spending time and...

When did everyone decide that live albums are reserved for only the biggest artists on the planet? It may seem like the vast majority of acts that share live recordings are chart-toppers, but that’s not entirely true. There are plenty of musicians who record and...