Guides for Musicians

What really sets the cost of a music video, the different kinds of video and what each takes, and how to get a video, stills and vertical clips from one shoot. … Continue readingHow Much Does a Music Video Cost in the UK?

The cover art size streaming services and distributors ask for, the rules that get artwork rejected, and how to shoot a photo that works as a square cover. … Continue readingAlbum Cover Art Size and Rules for Spotify and Apple Music

How bands and artists can get far better live photos: stage lighting, clearing the clutter, briefing your photographer, using soundcheck and posting at the right time. … Continue readingHow to Get Great Photos of Your Gig

Every Spotify artist image size in one place, from the avatar and header to Canvas, with Spotify’s rules and the other platform sizes you will need. … Continue readingSpotify Artist Image Sizes and Specs (2026)

Eight Liverpool locations that work for music videos, what kind of songs they suit, the best time to film, and who to ask for permission. … Continue readingThe Best Music Video Locations in Liverpool

How independent artists make music videos that look far more expensive than they were: choosing the type, spending where it shows, free ideas and planning one strong day. … Continue readingHow to Make a Music Video on a Budget

A week by week rollout for your next single or EP, built around Spotify’s deadlines, with the content bank one planned shoot should give you. … Continue readingPlanning Content for a Music Release: A Six Week Rollout

Everything that belongs in a musician’s EPK, who reads it and what they look for, which photos to include, and the mistakes that get press kits ignored. … Continue readingWhat to Put in an Electronic Press Kit (EPK) for Musicians

The photos and video a musician needs for a release: press shots, cover art, Spotify profile images, vertical video for Canvas and Reels, and a press kit. … Continue readingPress Photos for Musicians: What You Need for a Release