IHM’s all-time most charting artist J Metro has been on the charts over 30 times with 10 singles since joining in 2011. In sync with his video release this week for “Midnight Dreams” the single debuts at #6 on the hot singles sales. Since becoming a Billboard charting artist, J Metro secured a distribution deal with Sony, gained a PR & booking team with SpacedOut Magazine, and performed in Switzerland. Be like J Metro, register now and make it count!
Another new IHM artist takes advantage of the changes in soundscan policies and charts this week from sales of her album “Hope” at religious venues. From only two performances, Candy LaFLora hit #18 on the Billboards Top Gospel Albums and #10 on the Heatseekers South Atlantic regional chart. Perform at churches? Join now and make your sales count.
The Sixth Generation have hit the quarter year mark with their 12th week on the Hot Singles Sales chart. Coming in at #9, they’ve remained on the Billboard from continually reporting online sales of their CD single “Livin’ in A Small Town” each week. Whether you sell digital downloads or mail order CDs, selling direct from your website puts more money in your pocket. As always, online reporting is included free with your IHM account. Register here.
Planning to be at the country’s biggest hip-hop festival and conference next week in Atlanta? Be sure to attend the IHM, MerchCat, and LOUD panel “Win More Fans, Sell More Merch, Make it Count in 2015!” where our industry experts will show you how to run a profitable merch business online and on the road.
Got bad ass merch? Enter it in the “Best Merch of A3C” to win valuable prizes from indiehitmaker, Merch Cat and more. To enter, simply email artists@indiehitmaker.com and request an entry form. Winners must be present.
Our friends at the New Artist Model are releasing a new DIY program to help musicians find success. If you are a do-it-yourself kind of artist this program will show you how to create a career plan, build a team, book gigs and avoid many other pitfalls within the industry like managing your money, understanding copyrights, licensing your music, getting a publishing deal, successful crowd funding, and how to finance projects. As part of the IHM network, you can take advantage of their launch specials. Get started here.
