How do you spend money on press and pr? You have the money I promise you. It might not seem like you have the ability to pay for these things, but you probably do and need to reallocate your life. If you are an independent artist, you might be spending... Continue reading

"You have no money and you want to promote your tour," indie rapper and music marketer extraordinaire Kosha Dillz writes, as his kicks off a tour. "Well, chances are that means the venues aren't paying you much and you are figuring how to get out there and learn more from... Continue reading

Kosha Dillz reports from the ASCAP 'I Create Music' Expo: "There are many people to meet here. I reconnected with my old bassist, I got tons of free candy from the sponsors, and I was recognized by tons of friends. Also because I write for Hypebot, I got a really... Continue reading

I showed up yesterday to SXSW and no place to stay for a few nights and since it's my 10th year, I don't always mind not having everything perfect. I flew in my team this year , we have video guys, this guys, tour managers, 8 shows, and a ton... Continue reading

"I got to give you reasons to go to Coachella (or another major festival) next year.. I think there are so many but maybe you aren’t convinced that watching it is the biggest thing in the world, but what about being inspired to write the biggest music in your life,"... Continue reading

As anyone knows, the idea of touring in Europe, while it presents a monumental opportunity, also represents a significant expense. In this piece rapper Kosha Dillz shares some suggestions for how to set up a tour of Europe without breaking the bank. ___________________________ Guest post by indie rapper Kosha Dillz... Continue reading

Getting people to a live show - particularly when it is outside of your home town - isn't easy. But indie rapper extraordinaire Kosha Dillz has some strategies that he's using to build a national fan base. ____________________________ By Kosha Dillz I want to write this article because well…I have... Continue reading

For those artists with new material who are struggling to find a blog on which to premier it, rapper Kosha Dillz has some tips on how they can opt to use Snapchat instead, and perhaps see greater success as a result. ____________________________ Guest post by Kosha Dillz A quick and... Continue reading

[UPDATED] Whether your an indie musician or spend your days on the business side, ending the year strong is also the best way to set yourself up for the new year ahead. Indie rapper Kosha Dillz shares his personal methodology. ___________________________________________________ By indie rapper Kosha Dillz In the times of... Continue reading

It wouldn't be an amazing 8 nights of Hanukah without working on your music career, so here are 8 things you must do to redeem yourself and move your career forward in the final days of our holiday season. I know we are a couple days into Chanukah, or Hannukah,... Continue reading

SXSW is starting and you're all about promoting your 5000 fliers and 100 cds and I get that, but if you could give 20 handshakes and connect with people you could elevate your SXSW experience considerably. This is my 8th year doing it, and it usually takes the #8 in... Continue reading

Guest Post by Kosha Dillz Why would I love a little Israel Music Conference more than SXSW? When it comes to music conferences, I feel like I can compare them to weddings. SXSW is sort of like a mass produced mandatory family wedding where you see and interact with everyone... Continue reading

CMJ is happening right now and you are all probably overwhelmed. It's ok. If you are not there or if you are, you can use these things in every day life, but def for CMJ. 1. Be memorable - Everyone has something to pass out and a place to represent.... Continue reading

I think this weekend is sort of the precursor to the hip hop phenomenon at SXSW and CMJ music festivals, and if you aren't tailgating at ACL in Austin, you might find yourself at the family oriented and 10th annual A3C Festival. This fest is a labor of love and... Continue reading

Being that I am a professional opening act, I'd like to let you know that it'd be impossible for me to not dream of wanting more. Essentially as openers, we want to rock out to the fullest capability for 30-40 minutes so people get to know who we are, but... Continue reading

By Kosha Dillz While publicists mistakenly send out final requests to get all their work and premiers today, they may forget that their favorite writers and artists are Jewish, so be sure to read this article and share with a person you may know! To prepare yourself for this list,... Continue reading