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Unitedmasters Review: Can You Make Money?

UnitedMasters is a music distribution startup created by Steve Stoute, who was a music executive at Interscope A&M Records (owned by Universal Music Group). In 2017, Stoute received $70 million from investors such as Alphabet Inc. and Andreessen Horowitz to launch UnitedMasters, a music venture. UnitedMasters Pros and

How Rappers Get Booked For Their First Live Show

Getting booked for your first live show won't be easy. The live music business is very guarded and promoters tend to book artists they've worked with in the past. This is what we call "gatekeepers" and it puts new artists at a disadvantage. So

Why Playing More Shows Is the Only Growth Strategy That Actually Works

“If we show up, we show out.” Let me get straight to it—most of what you’re doing to grow as an artist isn’t moving the needle. You can post every day on Instagram, shoot a dozen music videos, drop a new single every two weeks… but if

The Marquis Theater Denver

Located in the heart of downtown Denver, the Marquis Theater is an intimate concert venue for a range of artists from local bands to nationally touring acts. It's an all-ages music venue that has live music 7-nights a week! With a capacity of 325, this live music venue

How To Get Booked For Shows in 2025

Today's artists are facing some tough competition. It feels like everyone and their grandmother is trying to make it in the music industry. Don't worry, we'll give you some cheat codes so you can start getting booked for shows. 🙏 How To Get Booked As

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