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About the Author
David Verney is a graduate from the University of West London, husband, father, Christian and Tottenham Hotspur fan. He started Krannaken.com during his final year at University. The initial idea was just somewhere to put his ideas on the subject of music marketing. However, it has been going strong since then and (at the time of writing) this website is just over 3 years old. Ideas don't dry up because the industry is always changing. New websites with new features are being launched all the time. Therefore, Writer's Block does not feature. I hope you enjoy the blog. Please hit one of the banners and claim your free copy of The Complete Guide to Music Marketing. I plan to update my book with new content every year.

Dan Krochmal Has The Fear Of Missing Out

Sometimes, you come across songs that you can take an instant liking to. For me, Dan Krochmal’s Fomo (Fear Of Missing Out) is a prime example of this. The quickest way I can describe Dan Krochmal’s style is a combination between Joshua Kadison and Richard Marx. In fact, if you like those artists, you cannot…

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Battle Scars: New Album From 22Tango Out Soon

Battle Scars is the new album from James Taylor, aka 22Tango. For those of you who have visited Krannaken.com in the past, you may recall James’s last post here. For those of you who are new to James, he is a hip-hop artist who makes the world a brighter place for servicemen and women who…

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How to Promote Your Music on YouTube

Why should you promote your music on YouTube? What does this platform hold that you can’t get elsewhere? Why not focus on other platforms like Spotify or SoundCloud? There are a few reasons why you should focus on YouTube. In this post, we will also discuss how to promote your music on YouTube by using…

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4 Habits of a Successful Musician:

Chris, aka Manafest of Smart Music Business, inspired this post. The video was about the four habits of a successful musician. I always enjoy Chris’s videos. He makes them entertaining while giving you the best of his knowledge and experience. In case you were wondering, Chris or Manafest has just under one million streams on…

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A Guide to Effective Email Marketing for Music Artists

Do you have a list but are unsure how to approach email marketing? You’re not alone. When I was a newbie to building my list in the early days, I feared losing them. Today, I love sending emails because I know I have what it takes to help my crew, the Krannaken crew, build their…

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Andrea Pizzo and the Purple Mice Celebrate Ada

From the outset, Ada is a laid-back and relaxed song that Andrea Pizzo and the Purple Mice have performed perfectly. In this post, I will share with you all of the best aspects of Ada and explain why you need to add it to your music library, playlist it and follow Andrea Pizzo on Spotify….

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How to Write a Business Plan For Musicians

Over the past few days, I have started to build a new Udemy course on how to write a business plan for musicians. I have made the first few videos. Perhaps the most exciting thing for you is that you don’t need to pay to get the full benefit of my course. This is because…

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Gary Lloyd Noland: A Mysteriously Beautiful Album

It’s the first time I have had the pleasure of reviewing an album like Nowhere to Flee, but as we all say, there’s a first time for everything. Gary Lloyd Noland has created a mysteriously beautiful album here. Therefore, I am bringing it to you in this review of Nowhere to Flee by Gary Lloyd…

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You Don’t Need a Record Label in 2023: Here’s Why?

In the 20th-century music industry, a record contract was like gold dust. It was a mark of success. However, in the 21st-century music industry, you don’t need a record label, and in this post, I will share with you why you don’t need a record label. I am going to take this from my own…

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Mental Health in Music Composers: A Connection

I just had to review Daniel Carrizalez’s last video on poor mental health in music composers. Being someone who has suffered from mental health issues as well as having a Master’s Degree in music, this is an area that is close to my heart. Therefore, I need to add my words to it. Thank you…

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