There are several ways music artists become popular. These vary as society changes over time (word to mouth, internet, social media) & different methods work for different musicians. read more
Music bands for corporate shows, wedding ceremonies or other forms of social gatherings like birthdays, bachelor’s nights, marriage receptions, basically for any type of social gatherings, become famous by delivering quality music gigs. read more
In fact it's foolish b/c you should be focused on one thing. Write transcendent pop music. Copy what Grimes did, do your own version. Study the industry and become a student of the game. Cover every big hit song, put that on youtube. Cultivate a mailing list early in your career. read more
How to make it in the music business. Making it in the music business is not as hard as people think. Most professional musicians are NOT super stars or starving artists. Most of them have relatively safe and secure careers in the business. read more