Tips

We have always been focused on putting our clients first, and making sure that they have the information they need to make informed decisions. Through this, our clients are able to release their music and videos safe in the knowledge that they have everything they need right at their fingertips. Our Tips section provides many pieces of useful advice and how-to guides to help you and your music get ahead. You will find everything from how to use our system, and how to make the most of the key music platforms. Get heard above the noise.

This section is frequently updated, so make sure you come back for all the latest advice, and if you can’t find what you need, simply drop us a message and we can help you find what you are looking for.

Unlimited Distribution: What It Is and How It Works

31st October 201828th September 2018

This month, Horus Music has launched its Unlimited Distribution subscription. We recognise that you may have questions about what unlimited distribution includes and how it can help you, so we ... Read More

Instagram Basics

7th September 20185th September 2018

INSTAGRAM BASICS In this blog, you’re going to find out who uses Instagram, how to find followers and get like on your photos, and resources and links to more information … Read More

How to utilise YouTube to maximise your outreach to fans

21st August 2018

YouTube can be a confusing topic for artists distributing their music online. Depending on whether you have your own channel that you upload music to, you may or may not … Read More

Why Live Music Events Will Be Slightly Different In 2018

30th January 201830th January 2018

Now is one of the greatest times in history to be a musician, due to all of the tools and resources that are available – but until recently, it wasn’t a … Read More

The Surprising Benefits of Making Music Your Hobby

20th December 201711th January 2018

Everyone’s taste in music is unique which means that no matter what music you make, someone is bound to enjoy listening to it. While the UK music industry may favour certain types … Read More

The Importance of Promotional Video

6th December 20175th January 2018

Video is becoming increasingly vital to music campaigning in today’s online climate. With 55% of people watching online video on a day-to-day basis and spending an average 2.6x more time … Read More

Music Industry Networking: Why You Should Do It

1st December 201719th December 2017

I launched the first major music industry networking event in London at a time when there wasn’t many music industry networking events around (that’s why I did it), but since … Read More

Reasons To Start a Home Studio

2nd November 20171st December 2017

The UK music market is booming with an estimate that the core industry made an impressive economic contribution of £4.4bn to the United Kingdom economy in 2016, supporting 142,208 jobs. It is … Read More

What are Caller Tunes and How Can They Help You?

18th October 201716th November 2017

You’d be forgiven for not having heard of Caller Tunes, this smartphone feature has yet to catch on in the UK, but internationally, Caller Tunes are booming. Caller Tunes give … Read More

Why Musicians Should Use LinkedIn

5th October 201730th October 2017

Using social media as a tool to grow your fanbase and engage with fans is a common element of the music industry today. The majority of artists tend to target … Read More

Improving Your Piano Playing by Streaming Great Music

4th October 201719th October 2017

When you start piano lessons, no matter what age you are, there are certain goals; reading the music, playing scales and finger exercises, understanding chords. What is neglected however, particularly … Read More

Our 5 Top Tips For Networking In The Music Industry

25th September 201711th October 2017

We’ve all heard that one of the keys to long-term success in the music industry is ‘who you know’. If you’re a beginner in the music networking game then it … Read More

Should Musicians Self-Promote?

11th October 20172nd October 2017

Putting your passion into writing your own music or creating your own band is hard work. But, that’s just the start, particularly if this is your career choice. Even before … Read More

What Are Merchandisers and Bootleggers?

13th September 20176th September 2017

So, what are merchandisers? You can compare a merchandiser to a label, in a way. A merchandiser has the right (once you sign a contract with them) to use your name on goods. So, in short, they manufacture your goods, they look into the sales at your gigs and, the most important part, they pay you royalties for each sale.

Tour Merchandise Vs. Retail Merchandise

30th August 201730th August 2017

Tour merchandise and retail merchandise are very alike, but depending on what kind of artist you are there can be important differences. There are many ways to go and avenues to choose in terms of merch and often artists forget the opportunities that merchandise can offer. Let’s take a look at the differences between the two.

Capturing Live Performance to Boost Engagement

23rd August 201723rd August 2017

Live streaming and live content is a game changer in the music industry. Artists are now setting up gigs just to so that they have content for their marketing campaigns. It is important to utilise every opportunity you have to get video content to boost your engagement, and here is why:

Is Video Game Sync the Future?

22nd August 201715th August 2017

Video game sync is getting more popular by the day.

More and more artists are becoming interested in having their music used in video games. It was announced earlier this year, for example, that a version of Ariana Grande’s track ‘Touch It’ would appear in the soundtrack of the Final Fantasy Brave Exvius game. On top of that, there would also be a character in the game based on her.

Ariana Grande is far from the first or only artist to become involved with video games. The Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater game is just one other games that is known for having some great tracks on its soundtrack. This includes Superman by Goldfinger.