If you find yourself struggling with social media anxiety, fear not! Social media can seem like a very overwhelming task when you want to go past just being "social" and incorporate exposing your brand and growing your fan base. Sure, you can go out and join every social media outlet known to man, … [Read more...]
Warped Tour 2014: Hunter Valentine
Warped Tour 2014: Hunter Valentine - From Canada to Brooklyn these ladies are selling out shows across the country and leaving a trail of captivated hearts among rock fans. Now working on their fourth album, Hunter Valentine, continues to make their mark on the scene. If you haven't been listening … [Read more...]
Do you remember your first concert?
I started to read a story on Buzzfeed called "Why Your First Concert Is The Greatest Moment Of Your Adolescence." I have a horrifying confession to make. I never had a concert like that. The ballet doesn't count. My cousins' dance recitals definitely don't count. The downtown concerts during the … [Read more...]
During the bar fight… To play or not to play?
People clap when someone like Beyonce or Madonna or Kanye stops their show to yell at people fight in the crowd. Others like Dropkick Murphys will kick the people out, while playing and then say something after the song is done. You know what I say? I say keep playing. My cinematic amusement reminds … [Read more...]
New car receivers have USB ports? I’ve been out of the loop.
I have a confession to make. My car's CD player/radio is so old that it doesn't even have an auxiliary plug. Most of the time I drive to and from work in silence. Kinda like it. However, when I stopped by a local Walmart to talk to a friend, I noticed all the new car receivers had USB ports. I need … [Read more...]
Get to know the Conquer Entertainment staff!
Get to know the powerhouse behind the vision that is Conquer Entertainment! With over 10 years of experience Amanda Ridinger continues to drive the vision that has changed the music industry. Doing away with traditional music contracts and reintroducing artist careers with tools that are … [Read more...]
Words from our new Certified Artist Developers
We spoke to some of our newest Certified Artist Developers from the recent training in NYC, we asked them to share their highlights from training, their aspirations and more. These folks have vision and goals for shaking up the Conquer platform. See what they had to say! Name some highlights from … [Read more...]
Gifts For The Season
Like any relationship, artists must always strive to keep the passion alive between their music and fans. An evolving style and wave of new songs are a part of the bill, however it is important to go beyond the standard. Consider your merchandise, think outside of the box. Seize upcoming holidays … [Read more...]
For some, the music on social media is not enough. For others, too much?
As we all get older, there will be things we miss about the old days. You know what I don't miss? Discovering new music by waiting for the radio or MTV to bring a new song or band into their rotations. Between Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, there is more new music than I can shake a stick at. Tired … [Read more...]
You’ve got to market yourself!
"I let my music speak for me." Uh... Okay. That doesn't give folks much to go on. It also gives the impression that you think you're better than you really are. And on top of all that, we still don't hear your music playing! With the proliferation of video and audio devices, anyone can record a song … [Read more...]