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Bandzoogle vs. About My Sound: Which Website Builder Is Better for Indie Artists in 2025?

We pit Bandzoogle against About My Sound to help indie artists decide which platform delivers the best features, performance, and ease of use in 2025.
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7 Best Practices for Submitting Your Artist Website to Music Festivals

Festival bookers are busy. To get noticed, your website needs to be a perfect, one-stop shop.
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What is The Difference Between an EP and an Album?

Choose an EP if you want speed, lower cost, and focus; choose an album if you’re ready for a bigger campaign, deeper storytelling, and broader touring or press ambitions.
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Funding Your EP/Album Recording – Canadian Music Grants Guide

Emerging Canadian artists can seek funding for recording projects through various grants. Grants typically cover studio recording costs, artist fees, and even marketing/website expenses.
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How to Create an EPK That Gets You Gigs

Promoters and venues are busy — they want quick answers: who you are, what you sound like, how you perform live, and how to contact you. A strong EPK gives those answers immediately.
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Branding 101: The Basics of Branding for Musicians

A strong brand makes you memorable, helps you get gigs, and turns casual listeners into real fans.
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How to Write a Musician Bio That Gets You Found (With Examples)

Let’s be honest — writing about yourself is hard. You know your music inside and out… but when it comes to describing who you are in words?
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Why Every Emerging Artist Needs a Website (And Why Link-in-Bios Aren’t Enough)

Having your own website is one of the smartest things you can do for your music career, even if you're brand new, broke, or building slowly.
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How to Get Paid for Your Music in Canada

Whether you’re performing live, streaming online, or licensing your music for other uses, ensuring you’re properly compensated is crucial.
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How to Book Your First Gig in Toronto: A Step-by-Step Guide for Emerging Artists

Booking your first gig in Toronto is more than just a performance—it's your introduction to one of Canada's most dynamic music scenes.
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