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Branding Advice for New Musicians from a Former Marketing Professional:

Branding Advice for New Musicians from a Former Marketing Professional:

By: Alexander Paul Burton
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 Dive into the world of music branding with Branding Beats, the ultimate podcast for emerging musicians looking to amplify their careers. Hosted by Alexander Paul Burton, a seasoned musician and former marketing professional with 12+ years of experience working for prestigious organizations like St. Mark’s Hospital Foundation and Afghanaid, this podcast merges the art of music with the science of branding.

Alexander brings his expertise in fundraising marketing, graphic design, press outreach, and event management to offer actionable tips and strategies for musicians to build their unique identity, grow their audience, and thrive in the competitive music industry. Whether you’re navigating social media, designing your first album cover, or curating your Spotify playlists, Branding Beats provides the tools you need to stand out.

Tune in for insider advice, inspiring interviews, and creative branding hacks that will help take your music career to the next level.Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Marketing Marketing & Sales Music
Episodes
  • Why New Year’s Day Is Risky for Mental Health – And How Musicians Can Support Each Other

    Why New Year’s Day Is Risky for Mental Health – And How Musicians Can Support Each Other
    Dec 12 2025

    Holidays aren’t always happy. A systematic review of 2.1 million cases across 28 studies shows that while Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are linked to lower suicide risk, New Year’s Day spikes risk by 33% (Yeh et al., 2025, Front Public Health). This pattern is consistent across multiple countries.

    For musicians, this matters: creative communities often face isolation, performance pressure, and irregular schedules, making mental health support crucial.

    00:42 The Study 01:30 What Does This Mean For You? 02:04 Send a Message of Support To Fellow Creators 02:24 Small Messages Make a Difference 03:01 Share Mental Health Resources 4:51 Summary

    The study also highlights that Valentine’s Day shows no consistent difference in suicide risk, but younger populations may be more vulnerable to self-harm behaviors, especially around relationships.

    References: Yeh, T.-C., Hsu, T.-W., Kao, Y.-C., et al. (2025). Suicide risk on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Valentine's Day: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Public Health, 13:1668476. PMC link
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    7 mins
  • Navigating Identity, Music Theory, and Mental Health in the Indie Music Scene: An LGBTQ+ Perspective

    Navigating Identity, Music Theory, and Mental Health in the Indie Music Scene: An LGBTQ+ Perspective
    Dec 8 2025

    Adapted from Academia.edu and AI narrated (not my usual narration! - just a test!)

    Navigating Identity, Music Theory, and Mental Health in the Indie Music Scene: An LGBTQ+ Perspective
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    5 mins
  • From Streams to Superfans: Monetize Your Music Smarter

    From Streams to Superfans: Monetize Your Music Smarter
    Nov 23 2025

    Are you tired of grinding for streams that barely pay the bills? In this episode of Marketing for New Musicians, we dive into the Superfan Strategy—why focusing on a small, highly engaged audience can turn your passion into a sustainable music career.
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    10 mins
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