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...]
A Word From Our Events Department
As we gear up for the upcoming Market America International Convention the anticipation is growing. The running around backstage, coffee cup in hand, and snapping photos as we go never seemed more exciting. This year we are introducing a new booth, new sound, new artists and a new attitude! In spite … [Read more...]
A Q&A with producer Avery “Avenue” Chambliss
Amanda Ridinger sits down with Producer Avery "Avenue" Chambliss (best known for producing Drake's "fancy" -- he is also Swizz's Beats protege) to get his thoughts on the music industry. Amanda: Aside from talent, what qualities in an artist stand out for you? Avery: Well, number one, lyrical … [Read more...]
Stop… All you need is a single. Forget the album.
The "Single" has been around since the beginning of recorded music; in fact, singles were the chosen method of packaging a music product before albums existed. The relative importance of the single has varied dramatically, both commercially and artistically, over time. Although singles were the norm … [Read more...]
Loyalty, Success, & Ethics In The Entertainment Industry
In a time where callousness is fostered by the mass lack of direct personal connection, loyalty is a commodity. Your loyalty to someone or even an organization will always have a high appraisal value, and in a climate like today's, and an industry like the entertainment industry, understanding what … [Read more...]
Multiple Streams of Music Income
Aaaah the life of a modern day musician. You create and record original songs, design cover art, burn CDs or order them from a pressing company, design merchandise, put your music up on a distribution platform, and make hundreds of thousands of dollars each year. Well…everything may be true for … [Read more...]