Author: Elicit Magazine

Written By Petra Hule Amongst many music platforms, SoundCloud was discovered as a platform for artists to share their present and future musical creations. Eventually, that then drove the platform to become a means of distributing and publishing music. With 175 million active users per month, Soundcloud has become one of the biggest music platforms, especially for individual artists, as it allows users to upload and share original music. What Is SoundCloud? Originally created for artists to collab and create from different parts of the globe, it has now become a platform where artists’ fanbases can be expanded on top…

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BUFFALO, N.Y. — The University at Buffalo Department of Music is thrilled to welcome internationally acclaimed jazz singer, composer, and visual artist, Cécile McLorin Salvant to perform in concert on Friday, February 9, 2024 at 7:30pm in UB’s Lippes Concert Hall in Slee Hall. Her passion for storytelling through music has captivated audiences and has drawn much anticipation for her arrival in Buffalo. The last time Salvant performed in Buffalo was April 26, 2014, over nine years ago. Notable works of hers include: “For One to Love” (2015) “Dreams and Daggers” (2017) “The Window” (2018) Tickets are $20. Advance tickets…

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Written By Petra Hule Like applying for any job, one initially creates a document, possibly a few, to “sell themselves” in order to attain the job they’re after. Well known as a resume, we think about how we would sell ourselves as musicians and artists. This is where an electronic press kit, EPK for short, becomes your best friend. What Is An EPK? Essentially an EPK is your resume which holds everything about you or your band such as links to music, website, social media platforms, and anything else that can let others into your world and learn more about…

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First impressions are crucial in the music industry, which is why a good music press release may help you climb the ladder of success much more quickly. Whether you’re about to release an album, a single, or upcoming tour dates, an effective music press release will leave a lasting impression that will make your listeners want to stay tuned for your upcoming music. Popular artists often have teams of experts that determine the best approaches to music press releases. Take, for example, Taylor Swift’s use of a snake to promote her upcoming album Reputation. The world’s reaction to Swift’s vague,…

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Written By Petra Hule Times have changed now, concerts are no longer held in living rooms, and tours are hosted worldwide as opposed to the same county. Tours last for months at a time and target multiple cities on back-to-back dates. So why do musicians go on tour? As one gig turns into numerous, and your exposure increases, there comes a time in every artist’s career where people around the world are waiting to hear you sing for them in their own country. Why Go On Tour? Touring is one of the greatest ways any artist can give back to…

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