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well, so much for TikTok supporting us. As a singer songwriter one of my songs (registered copywrite and released on Spotify etc) was pulled by TikTok. I wrote twice with no reply!!!

All the social media channels, Spotify, etc. are playing games with artists. They know we’re all trying to make it on the back of posts on social media or trying to figure out the algorithm, and yet they talk about being authentic! They have independent artists dangling on the end of a string, and we’re all fool enough to follow it. All their artist teams are there as marketing tools for their company, they really could care less about the authenticity of the artist. I mean, for all this lovely lady said, what really new information is there that most people haven’t tried? Sorry, just a little bit jaded by it all recently!

I started posting covers with on screen text talking about my goals, insight to the artist I’m covering, and a call to action. I only posted about 10 short form covers and It got me to 1000 followers in 4 weeks. It works!

I've tried numerous strategies on this and the thing that blew up was a video of me covering an Eminem song at a party. Keeping the engagement after the initial impact is the hardest part.

It is more difficult now to grow on Tiktok. The artists she talks about - Chloe Adams and Sam Ryder and quite a few others were on the platform when it was young so as you can imagine they grew easily. Now that Tiktok is mainstream, this has been dialled down massively but also diluted as more people are on the platform than ever. Good on Burstimo as they were trying to tease out answers to help indie/new artists but getting stock answers and case studies that are definitely not possible now.

Very interesting...but, as always with things like this from various promotors/experts etc, it seems to me to be very much aimed at people doing very mainstream styles where it is possible for any tune to become immensely popular if everything lines up and they put the work in. I'd love to see some content aimed at non-mainstream niche genres or, even better, at artists who make niche music that literally doesn't fit into any music business marketing genre descriptions. How can we do better than we imagine but without the usual marketing companies' fantasies of pop stardom virality? For example, don't tell me how to get 11 million streams and a million followers but tell me realistic strategies to get 10,000 streams and 1,000 committed followers. Thanks!

These are great talking points, from a great spokesperson, to make it seem like TikTok is the ultimate tool that musicians have to be on. Unfortunately that's all I believe it is. Talking points. While great for larger artists, the algorithm pushes unfriendly and uncreative content. Instagram reels is more friendly to smaller artists.

I love how u can take risks!!! As a creator that really motivates me to experiment

BRILLIANT Sit Down. So Much Behind the Scene Info. And Tips. You Guys Rock Itz ThX

Excellent content; thank you. At my studios, all the artists are starting to watch your podcasts. The long form videos that get the best response from my artists are then ones that have industry execs as your guests. Keep it up!

amazing the way TikTok is democratizing content creation similar to when KZfaq first got really big. Furthermore, it’s inspiring to see that TikTok is partnering with artists and providing resources to help them grow. A lot of people are complaining about it but the truth is, this is where the next generation is going for entertainment. As artists it’s such a privilege to have this tool available. Now artists with no budget and no team have a better chance of making it just by creating content and collaborating with others…which if you’re an entertainer, should be fun, not something to complain about! I find data analytics and social networking super interesting. Thank you for this interview!!

You guys ask great questions, I love this interview! So much value!

Wow, this was extremely informative yet so simple to understand all the different avenues we should explore as artists. It kind of changes how I should be promoting a song in advance but more importantly needing to make it a habit of recording myself more (especially during the writing/creative phase).

Thank you. This cleared up many mysteries and misconceptions and was a great motivator to start my TikTok journey. I completely understand I'll need to actually create "authentic" content (turn the camera on Shawn!), so it falls on me to utilize this great tool. For the record I'm an older "new" artist about to release my first single. Here we go!

Thank you once again you guys are always a help

Very good interview, solid questions!

Enjoyed this one. Just shows you never know when tiktok will push your video.

This Tik tok spokes person was really great. I really don’t like the Tik tok app. Every time I open it there are random people fighting or complaining. I started a Tik toj solely because of the advice of burstimo. But hearing about these artists success makes me resentful because I don’t want to do Tik tok

amazing timing, thank you!

Yes, this was great, watched the whole thing! You're such a fluid speaker, you really don't need to chop!

Great episode! It's so true that TikTok is more than just dances. I've been experimenting with different content styles, and using boost app social has helped me craft unique bios and captions. It's a small touch, but it really helps in standing out. Just thought I'd share that tip with fellow creators here!

Wonderful hearing the voice of a beautiful and friendly important personality in the world most famous music platform. Very interesting and encouraging. Thank you so much Shime Sidiky and to you the interwiewers. Had a great time watching you guys..

I used to see both of you separatly! its so great to see you broadcasting together! i was living under the rocks hahah

Great advice! Maybe signing for a major isn’t the end game after all - depends on your needs and wants as an artist. Certainly turned the industry on it’s head!

Really great insights! Thanks for having her on. Direct from the industry insider... ✌ ~Evan

Good vid, what Alex was talking about (28 min) is the way I currently think, i'm 'old school' I'm still thinking about burning songs on CD and sending them out, and I feel being on Tik-Tok will affect my credibility to be taken seriously as an artist. I'm listening and I'm trying to change my mentality, I'm only 38 so I'm not a dinosaur yet.

Super useful, thank you! 🙏💜

Dude you are the best. It is safe and 100% works

Thanks for asking really good questions in this interview. This provides good insight

Thank you for the gems!

Thank you man!

All I can say is that this is very helpful ❤

Great video, thanks!

🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 Great video thanks for posting

Sounds like we've all been seriously over thinking this. I feel way better about tik tok right now.

Emphasizing the story telling aspect of tiktok seems a bit absurd for a platform where the average video is around 30 seconds long. I‘ve tried to use it as a consumer and it‘s just a lot of shallow clickbaity content.

Fascinating

You guys are awesome 👌 👏 👍

Great info

👍🏻 great

Please share about how to actually create two accounts on Tik Tok - I have my own biz/coaching account and I have my musician - I can't find how to do this ANYWHERE and no one is addressing this.

"So if you're an artist with no fans, and you're trying to break on tiktok, just film yourself going on tour with your millions of fans and then you'll blow up"

@Burstimo - thanks for the link to the Handbook. Question: within the podcast, there was mention of a weekly newsletter. Can you provide a link on where to subscribe to that? Can't seem to find it. Thanks

Very helpful content you guys! Thanks for sharing!!

This was amazing!! Thanks so much y’all

Thank yall so much 🙏 Super interesting conversation

I can feel you bro

Hi, Thank you! Should I have a business account as an artist, is it necessary for reaching more people?

Please, be very wary of the words, 'Natural' 'Authentic' and 'Organic'. The globally successful artists, in general, have teams of people to help them sculpt and create this 'organic' content. There are people in tiktok that can be contacted directly and if they believe your content will keep people on platform, they can manually 'push the button' on your content, even when it's like 100's of other artists out there. Money and connections talk the loudest.

So many valuable gems, thank you!

Hey 👋 I'm a DJ/producer and using tiktok as my main platform and love the advice in this video but I'm having serious issues with tiktok - My record label distributed my tracks and now I keep getting copyright violations every time I try and promote my music on the platform making all the hard work I've done so far pointless!!!! Do you have any advice?

Thanks a ton for this , really good advice

The biggest worry about previewing a song on social media is people stealing your work and not having it copyrighted

What kind of contect should I make as and EDM artist? Right now I make short music videos with stock footage, but it isnt working very well?

Push INDEPENDENT musicians!!!!

This is all false. They reward people for hopping on trending sounds not authenticity.

Maybe you could help me out? How do you TikTok videos have all the effects added into the video? Is it recorded and then lip-synch? Or is there a way to get live FX example reverb in a recording via the phone but I’m assuming most likely the computer maybe someone can help me.

what is that artist Monday Newsletter she spoke about ?? How do I join it??

its really cool that Tijtoj seems to care for their musicians and try to help them in every step they possibly can. Their royalties scheme is very caring to the artists.

when is soundon becoming available in Canada?!

this is the firt time I listen to this. Im confident that what I'm writing is real so that's why I type fast. lol hi friends

What is the newsletter she mentions around 13 minutes in?

Where is the TikTok artist’s handbook that she mentioned? Link?

Also are you using the Mac or PC version?

If I had a dollar for every time she said “um” or “authentic” she also keeps trying to sell this book. I honestly don’t think I had received any knowledge from her speaking on this matter. As everything she said was basic and pretty much common since in my opinion. I do feel like Burstimo asked amazing questions that she didn’t necessarily answer that well.

What are the subliminal rules that aren't mentioned?? Like with using content off youtube and other content from movies, music etc.. The only rules I know are don't use guns, drugs & steal content n claim as urs. Just a question I want to know and could help people. Thanks🙏

How do I post my music to Tiktok without people stealing my songs? Do I need to copywriter it?

For an artist that is releasing their first song and having their first foot onto the platform, what kind of content should they be posting to start getting a fanbase through tiktok?

There is more hate on tiktok then on youtube I see more hate then happiness on their :/

IT'S REALY WORKED THANKS

Where is this music newsletter?

Since artists has to be involve in promoting, creating endless video content and focusing in the day to day audience reaction, “the art” , the quality of the Music is clearly suffering and what we receive as consumers is of a lower quality

the fact that TikTok dictates the music industry reflects how screwed music is tbh

NEVER TAKE ADVICE FROM PEOPLE IN THE INDUSTRY BECAUSE THEY ALWAYS CHANGE BASED ON THE ARTIST ABILITIES TO DO SOMETHING THEY JUST CAPITALIZE OFF OF AFTER IT HAPPENED ALREADY JUST LIKE THESE WEAK TALKING POINTS #FLIGHTZ

TikTok doesn't push out my videos

Can't put a link in your bio unless you have 1000 Followers and it is a Business Account.

Why did I get denied for becoming a tiktok artist account? I gave you the right screenshots. And now I have to wait 6 months before I submit again?? Someone told me I have to have 1000 subscribers. I wasn't told this by tiktok. Please explain. Thanks!!

where can we find the TikTok artist newsletter?

I mean if you want to reach the mass go where the masses are. Or go the natural way and network with people. No ones forcing anyone to do anything with social media people thing theres a Python script to media there really isnt.

i would like to know why i cant sync my songs to my profile without being verified and having 100k. this makes zero sense to me. if anything having them synced will help with growth smh. and what about how videos dont get any views? like literally be at 0 views for days. distrokid puts music on tiktok too

okay this was a great podcast

Yeah this convinced me not to bother with the Tik ... "authenticity" LOL.

I have a prediction that in the future soft soft is going to have a assistant like ozone 8 or sotNice tutorialng lol

Let solo musicians go live then without having 100 minimum followers because we can't all start with a large following like that. I can't even get to 300!!! no matter what i do! Let alone 1000!!!!

Omg she mentioned shygirl 😭😭😭😭

How to get music news letter?

Take a shot for every fass-ETTES

fire as always guys! how do we get in on that newsletter?

How can I build my fans base

maybe some direction?to start lol

How are you supposed to use trending sounds to promote your own music

I'm A Jamaican Recording Artiste

Awesomeeeeee fucking content proud of all 3 of of u guys🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿💥💥💥💥💥

OMG SECOND

How do I get on those newsletters chains?

What about the ones who’s been posting consistently and now growing as much even when I have great content and everything. 🤔

Should we post full tracks or small clips

Music industry is too much controlled not by artists themselves but by powerful organisations as biggest record labels, social media promotions and of course people who put the most amount of money in ads. It should absolutely change. But how?

I’ve been using Tik Tok heavily for several years. I have yet to find a truly independent artist with a large following. Every time you think that’s what you’re seeing, when you scratch the surface, they’re on a label. They’re being told to present themselves as indies, just some nobody in their bedroom, when they’re not. If you find someone who’s actually good and independent, they have a very small following, and they end up giving up. The accounts that blow up have multiple people behind them, and often ad spend and bots, all being paid for. She basically admits here that they’re working with labels to give them the inside track, and that being independent is futile. The more I see, the more convinced I am that the whole idea that you can break as an independent artist on the internet is a giant scam, designed to take money from broke musicians. That the big corporate labels have everything locked down with these platforms, but they want to create the illusion that anyone can make it. Lil’ Nas X, for example, was 1000% an “industry plant”, and they have flat out lied about that. The dishonesty and fakery in the corporate entertainment industry is so deep that it’s an assumed way of business. “Hey, it’s show business after all - of course it’s fantasy and illusion”. But the audience is being used like a bunch of suckers, and everything is a lie. I have no doubt they spend many hours sitting around debating “how to fake authenticity”. Without their corporate cash and teams of writers, producers, etc, on a truly level playing field, their “artists” would crash. Unless or until the major labels are completely put out of business, independent artists are largely wasting their time. I think you can grow a small audience, but not enough to support you. At this point, almost every “artist” You see getting traction comes from a rich, connected family that got them signed to a label.