Looking Back on Jill Andrews' "Modern Age" Music Videos

by Ty Ellenbogen

Jill Andrews released her album “Modern Age” in August of this year. Since then, she’s been on tour with her band, bringing her songs to life in concert and connecting with fans along the way. Following a UK run of performances and Jill’s recent show back in Nashville, the “Modern Age” tour takes a brief pause before starting up again in 2024.

Luckily, there is more than one way for us to enjoy Jill’s music. In addition to hearing her songs brought to life on stage, we can also see them brought to life through visuals. So, as we anxiously await the return of the “Modern Age” tour, let’s take a look at her three incredible music videos that have been released this past year.

“Wrong Place, Wrong Time”

“Connection”

“High Fives”

Be sure to grab your tickets to Jill’s 2024 dates, too! They’re on sale now— you can purchase them below:

Olivia Management Artists - Music in Motion Picture

By Miriam DeYoung

Have you ever thought about how some of your favorite movies and television shows wouldn’t be the same without music? Music in motion pictures, known as music synchronization, is responsible for setting the scene, increasing drama, pulling audiences in, and so much more and many of our artists' music has helped do this for many television shows and movies that you’ve probably seen. Here are a couple of highlights of our artist’s sync placements.

Mary Gauthier
Yellowstone: Season 1 Episode 9 - Mercy Now
America’s Got Talent: Season 16 Episode 7 - Worthy

Josh Radnor 
Centaurworld: Seasons 1 and 2 - Centaurworld Theme, Durple Drop

Derek Webb
Greys Anatomy: Season 4 Episode 7 - Name
Cold Case: Season 6 Episode 23 - Dance (Live)

Jill Andrews 
The Good Doctor: Season 1 Episode 11 - Get Up, Get On
Teen Wolf: Season 5 Episode 11 - Lost It All

Artists Abroad- Jill and Ruthie in the UK!

by Ty Ellenbogen

Two of our artists— Jill Andrews and Ruthie Collins— have been sharing their talents abroad!

Jill recently played the UK leg of her Modern Age Tour, which was a highly successful nine-show run with two full sold out shows!!) that just wrapped up on October 8th. She’ll be returning home this weekend to play a Modern Age Release Show in Nashville on 10/22!

As Jill finished up her stint overseas, Ruthie embarked on her Cross the Pond Tour with Matt Hodges, where she’ll be playing a run of shows across the UK through October 27th.

Here’s a look at what these two have been up to as they reconnect with their UK fans!

Be sure to catch Jill’s Nashville show and Ruthie’s remaining UK dates! You can grab tickets below:

Olivia Management Artists and Authors

At Olivia Management, we have many brilliant Americana artists who write and put out amazing music, but did you know that many of our artists have also released books as well?

Saved by a Song: The Art and Healing Power of Songwriting - Mary Gauthier
Mary pulls back the curtain and lets readers see behind the scenes of what it’s like to be a songwriter, shares her thoughts and stories, and so much more. Saved by a Song was released in July of 2021 and was called a “magnificent must-read” by Rolling Stones.
Not only is Saved by a Song available online, you can also listen to Mary read it herself on Audible.

Thirties: The Album in Portrait and Prose Book - Jill Andrews
In this portrait and prose book, Jill shares deeper insight into her thirties, sharing more than she felt she could in three-minute songs. Through beautiful, lyrical prose and artistic photography, Jill captures life experiences spanning from the joys of motherhood to isolation. You can purchase your very own copy on her website now.

The Ringing Bell - Derek Webb
This graphic novel by Derek and designer Chris Koelle explores the concept of peace in this day and age. Derek confessed that “beautiful art sometimes manages to sway my heart from vice to virtue.” Available on Derek’s website, this is a piece you don’t want to miss.

Harmonies and Highlights: Olivia Management’s AmericanaFest Recap →

Though the dust has settled, melodies still resonate, and the memories will linger – AmericanaFest 2023 was a whirlwind of music, camaraderie, and inspiration that left our hearts full and our spirits soaring. We're excited to take a step back and share the incredible highlights of this unforgettable week.

The Eighth Room Showcase: A Night to Remember

On September 19, the stage at The Eighth Room came alive with the soulful tunes of our talented artists. The showcase featured a star-studded lineup, including Madeleine Kelson, Lauren Balthrop, Mary Gauthier, Ruthie Collins, Derek Webb, Alex Blue, Jill Andrews, and Sam Johnston. Hosted by the entertaining Flamy Grant, the venue was brimming with applause and . It was a night of music that will echo in our hearts for years to come.

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"Saved By a Song" Panel: Mary Gauthier

September 20 brought an enlightening moment as Mary Gauthier took part in the panel discussion titled "Saved By a Song." Mary shared her insights on the transformative and healing powers of songwriting. Her words resonate with the audience, reminding us all of the incredible ability music has to heal, inspire, and uplift.

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Creative Solutions in Artist Management Panel

On September 21, Olivia Management hosted a thought-provoking panel that delved into the world of artist management and brainstormed creative solutions. Led by our very own Erin Anderson and moderated by the talented Mackenzie Fey, the panel featured the wisdom of Mary Gauthier and Blair Clark from Brooklyn Basement Records. Together, they explored strategies for artists to grow their careers even without a full-time management team.

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Humphrey's Street Day Party: A Celebration of Talent

Saturday afternoon was a time of celebration at Humphrey's Street, where we hosted a day party featuring some of our consulting artists. Helena Hallberg, Charlie Argo, Rachel Mcintyre Smith, Katie Callahan, Katie Boeck, Carli Brill, Remi Goode, and Alright Alright graced the stage, sharing their incredible music with a lively audience. It was a joyful conclusion to a week filled with music and creativity.

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Evening Performances: Our Artists Shine

As the sun set on AmericanaFest, our artists continued to shine. Sam Johnston played in the round at the iconic Bluebird Cafe, Jill Andrews enchanted the audience at AB Hillsboro, and Mary Gauthier delivered an unforgettable performance at Eastside Bowl. Their music echoed through the Nashville night, a fitting conclusion to a week packed with extraordinary talent and fellowship.

While the curtain may have fallen on this year's AmericanaFest, we’ll take the memories with us. We're grateful for the opportunity to showcase our artists, engage in insightful discussions, and celebrate the power of music with the vibrant Americana community.

But, as they say, the music never stops, and there's work to be done. We're excited to continue nurturing talent, offering consulting services, and applying creative solutions in the world of artist management day after day. Until next time, keep the music alive, and stay tuned for more harmonies and highlights from Olivia Management!

AmericanaFest: Artsists We're Most Excited to See

by: Mallory Williams

AmericanaFest recently announced their 2023 lineup for this year’s showcasing artists. The Olivia Management staff is so excited to have three of our own artists, Sam Johnston, Jill Andrews, and Mary Gauthier perform in this year’s lineup!

Buy Tickets for Sam Johnston Here

Buy Tickets for Jill Andrews Here

Find Tickets for Mary Gauthier Here

Of course we are thrilled to support some of our other favorite artists in this year’s lineup, so I asked each staff member who they are most excited to see perform outside of the artists we work with.

Olivia Management’s manager, founder, and CEO, Erin Anderson, is most excited to see The Secret Sisters, Mipso, and Bahamas.

Mackenzie Fey, Olivia Management’s manager, touring, and marketing coordinator is most excited to see Sarah Jarosz, Bahamas and OM artist Sam Johnston. Evan Gilbreath, one of Olivia Management’s summer 2023 intern, is also looking forward to seeing Sarah Jarosz perform.

Maddy Hicks, Olivia Management’s marketing and logistics assistant is most excited to see Jaimee Harris.

Lastly, Grace Carey-Hill, Olivia Management’s touring and marketing assistant, is most excited to see Mary Bragg perform.

Below is a list of the full lineup for 2023. We hope to see you there!

Jill Andrews: New Music and Upcoming Shows!

by Ivan Grimblat

It’s going to be an exciting next couple of months for Jill Andrews. After releasing “Dark Days” and “High Fives”, Jill has most recently released “Connection”. “Connection” is the third single from her upcoming album release, and it details Jill’s experience being in a modern long distance relationship and her view on how different things would’ve been had it happened 10 years before.

Jill has recently also announced the release date for her upcoming album “Modern Age” which will be hitting the shelves on August 18th.

You can pre-save and pre-order the album here!

That’s not all the great news for Jill Andrews fans, her upcoming tour is also starting on August 18! Extending all the way until October 8th, Jill will be performing in cities like Atlanta, Charlotte, Carrboro and Johnson City, before heading to the UK.

Check out all her upcoming tour dates here!

What We're Listening to in The Office

by Maddie Humble

If you ever stop by the office, you can almost always find us playing something in the office. From Selena Gomez to our own artists, you can find us playing a plethora of music genres that we enjoy.

Here are the albums we’ve been listening to this month:

Selena Gomez’s “Revival” album has been on full blast in the office this month. Clearly, we’re team Sel. Some of our favorite songs from this album include Kill Em With Kindness and Same Old Love.

The next album that we’ve been listening to is one of our very own artist’s, Sam Johnston. His album “Cannonball” has been a favorite of ours. One of our favorite songs from this album is Runaway Train.

We have also been listening to quite a few 70’s artists. Abba has probably been the most popular band we have listened to thus far from that era. We personally suggest the songs Angeleyes and Chiquitita on this album.

The 1975’s newest album has also been on repeat in the office. Songs like Oh Caroline and Happiness keep the good vibes going throughout our workday.

We would be lying if we didn’t admit that Jill Andrew’s “Thirties” album isn’t playing nonstop in the office. We LOVE this album. Our personal favorites from this album are Call It Even and River Swimming.

Finally, the last album we’ve been listening to nonstop is John Mayer’s “Battle Studies” album. Grace especially has loved this considering she is a major John Mayer fan. Our favorites from this album are Edge of Desire and Assassin.

We hope this gave you all a little more insight into what we’ve been listening to! Hopefully, you can add some of these to your own playlists.

A OM SPRING PLAYLIST

by Brandon Gorman

Kick off spring the right way with Olivia Management and our Spring Playlist🌻

New Year, New OM Merch

by Lauren Campbell

A new year calls for a new style, and OM artists' merch has got you covered—and what better way to show off the new you than by representing the new sounds and lyrics you love?

Like their music, each OM artist’s merch reflects their style. You can choose from pop artist Alex Blue’s cozy, minimalistic sweats to Ruthie Collins’s warm-toned graphic tees to perfectly depict your new styles and musical interests.

For fans of Jill Andrews's dreamy, angelic vocals with a down-to-earth Americana feel, the best-selling little red's revenge navy t-shirt may be your go-to top for a Saturday.

The musical stylings of bedroom pop artist Alex Blue are "So Good" and will make you want to drink coffee in bed on a lazy Saturday. To complete the experience, check out Alex Blue’s  'If You Are Changing, Congratulations' navy crewneck for the perfect cozy look. If you are up for some errands around noon, try on the Alex Blue Corduroy Hat (which is now on sale) and slip your essentials in the Alex Blue Font Eco Tote Bag.

Singer-songwriter Ruthie Collins's lyrics are pure Americana with west coast imagery. She sings about Dallas, Joshua Tree and Tennessee—and these places muted, warm colors are represented in the earthiness of the Ruthie Navy Logo Tee. Elevate your outfit with the ultra-versatile 'Wish You Were Here' Bandana for a subtly stylish western look.

Soft, warm and bright: these sensory images may appear in your mind as you listen to breezy stylings of Hush Kids—or when viewing their graphic designs, like this Hush Kids Oasis T-Shirt.

For more information about which merchandise is best for you, check out each artist’s name link for their websites or check them out on Spotify, Apple Music, or your preferred streaming platform.

OM Artists on "Mix It Up" by Sonofi

This summer, our artists Alex Blue, Hush Kids, and ZG Smith recorded some awesome videos with Sonofi, previously known as Matter Music. Their YouTube show “Mix It Up” combines music and drinking as a way of getting to know some Nashville artists and bartenders. This episode was filmed at Never Never. To quote Sonofi, “Grab your drink of choice, pull up a seat at the bar, and get ready to hear some of your new favorite voices in music.”

Alex Blue - Episode and “Honey Tea” Performance

Hush Kids - Episode and “Wake Up” Performance

ZG Smith - Episode and “Let Me Back In” Performance

Holiday Season at OM

by: Cole Bishop

Halloween has just come to an end and we are now officially moving into the holiday season. Here at OM, the holiday spirit is already in the air with our Christmas tree standing tall in the office while our newly repaired SONOS speaker (after many hours of hard work fixing) plays the new Christmas music of our amazing artists! We’re excited to share with you some of the new shows and projects that our artists have going on for the holiday season!

Hush Kids

Hush Kids has already released two Christmas singles over this past month! Be sure to check out their fantastic versions of “All I Want For Christmas Is You” and “It’s Christmas” on all streaming platforms!

Jill Andrews

Jill is going on her first ever tour of the UK this month! She’ll be playing at a new venue almost every day in Glasgow, Manchester, London, Birmingham, and many more great cities from November 4th until November 19th. Be sure to snag a ticket before it’s too late! Get your tickets here!

The Sewing Club

NEW RELEASE ALERT! The Sewing Club will be releasing “Hard Candy Christmas” on November 11th. We’re so excited for you all to hear this amazing song! Stay tuned on their socials here!

Street Corner Symphony

We’re also pumped to say that Street Corner Symphony will be playing at Franklin Theater on December 20th! We know they’re going to put on a great show and we hope you all get a chance to make it! Ticket link here!

We hope you all get a chance to enjoy all of the cool things that our artists are doing this holiday season!

Jill Andrews Fall Tour!

By Anna Sampson

From her days fronting lauded Americana group, the Everbodyfields, to her successful solo career as a writer and performer, Jill Andrews’ music has taken her far from her East Tennessee home. She has collaborated and shared the stage with countless celebrated artists including the Avett Brothers, Langhorne Slim, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, and the Secret Sisters, and her music has been featured on Grey’s Anatomy, The Good Wife, Nashville, Wynonna Earp and This Is Us.

Featuring emotional melodies, intimate storytelling, and vocals that soar even at a whisper, Andrews’ third studio album, Thirties, is a deviation, it resists contemplating the big, loud questions of the world, and rather, invites listeners to look inward, keeping us closer to home than ever before. Along with a full-colour, hard-cover companion book, Thirties released in early 2020. During quarantine, Andrews’ combed through her songwriting catalog and dug up treasures she had written as far back as 2013.

She released both the Vultures and Ellen EPs in 2021, celebrating her darker side and folk song writing roots respectively.

Jill has most recently released an EP of songs, recorded in Nashville’s Parthenon in June of 2022. Titled “Jill Andrews (The Parthenon Sessions)”, listen above!

For the past few weeks, Jill Andrews has been on the road with Clem Snide on their fall 2022 US tour! Sadly this is one of the last two shows that they have left on this leg of the tour, if you find yourself in Lexington, Kentucky tonight, October 19, they’re heading to the Burl, get your tickets here!

The Jill Andrews and Clem Snide tour is wrapping up at Nashville’s 3rd & Lindsley tomorrow, October 20! Make sure you don’t miss it, get your tickets here!

Excitingly, Jill Andrews is hitting the road once again in the UK in just two short weeks! Get your tickets here as well!

Stay up to date with news from Jill on her socials!

Nashville Local Musts

by Jacob Welsch

As the Fall Season begins to make an appearance, we all know that the days begin to get shorter, the weather begins to get colder, and the urgency to do all things Fall related grows significantly. Here at Olivia Management, we believe that in the busyness of the season, the most important thing you can do for yourself is to take some time and enjoy the finer things in life, which is why we have compiled exactly all the things you must do in Nashville before the year is over.

12th South Farmers Market

To start, we believe that one of the most important things, especially when living in a place like Nashville, Tennessee, is to truly feel like a local. Every Tuesday from 4-7pm, locals get the chance to not only shop and eat from some of the best local vendors Nashville has to offer, but you also get the chance to dodge the craziness and traffic of 12th South on the weekends. Don’t miss this fun for all opportunity though, this farmers market will only be active the rest of October before it gets too cold!

Enjoy the local venues and artistS

What better activity is there to do in Music City than listening to music? As a local, it’s important not only to explore local venues, but it’s also important to explore the artists that go along with these venues. Check out some of our favorite shows coming up in Nashville this season!

Jill Andrews and Clem Snide - 3rd & Linsley - October 20th @ 8pm - Get your tickets here!

Street Corner Symphony - Franklin Theatre - December 20th @ 8pm - Get your tickets here!

Escape the city for a movie

Do you ever sit at home on a Friday night wondering what to do but at the same time wishing it was easier to avoid the hustle and bustle of the city? Look no further. Catch a movie at Stardust Drive-In one weekend and cuddle up with the people you love. You may or may not see us at Don’t Worry Darling or their Fall classics this season…

percy warner park

As the seasons are changing, there is not better time to not only get in touch with Mother Nature, but there is truly no better time to keep active. One of Nashville’s biggest hidden gems, Percy Warner Park, is the perfect place for this. For an afternoon picnic, quick jog, or rigorous six mile hike, the nature and colors will help you have the perfect escape from the city.

Cheekwood Estate & Garden

At last, a Nashville Fall would not be complete without a trip to Belle Meade to Cheekwood Estate for the Fall Festival and LIGHTS garden. Cheekwood is Nashville’s one stop shop for all the festivities that entail this holiday season. Carve a pumpkin. See some Christmas lights. Drink some hot chocolate. Go on a date. The world is your oyster at Cheekwood Estate.

Our 2022 AmericanaFest Showcase Recap

by Juils Cervizzi

Although AmericanaFest has been happening in Nashville for the past 22 years, Olivia Management has hosted an official event for the past three! Last night kicked off the beginning of the festival and showcased almost all of OM’s amazing artists! Let’s take a look at how it went!

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Jeremy Lister, from Street Corner Symphony, started us off with a beautiful acoustic set and even took song requests from the audience!

Lauren balthrop

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Next up was Lauren Balthrop! She has toured with notable artists like Sara Bareilles and recorded a record with Olivia Management’s very own record label, Olivia Records. She started off with an acoustic song and followed with two songs on electric!

Madeleine Kelson

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Next was Madeleine Kelson! She performed an amazing set with really cool song concepts. Madeleine has also made a record with Olivia Records!

Derek Webb

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Next was Derek Webb! Derek was extremely open with the audience when sharing the stories behind his songs and powerful lyrics.

Hush Kids

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Next we had both individual and group performances from the members of Hush Kids, Jill Andrews and Peter Groenwald! Both artist’s individual sets were breathtaking and unique. When the powerful duo came together to play, it created an atmosphere that kept the whole audience mesmerized!

ZG Smith

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Next was ZG Smith! He showed off his guitar talents and soothing voice while playing songs featured on his upcoming EP.

The Sewing Club

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Lastly, to finish off the night was The Sewing Club! They gave a chill modern vibe as they played their extremely catchy and emotional songs.

Jill Andrews "The Parthenon Sessions" Review

By Luke McMahon

For over one hundred years, the Parthenon has stood proudly in Centennial Park as one of Nashville's most popular attractions. One hundred years means this building has witnessed millions of little moments. It has been a place for nervous first dates or the silent walk of a couple that has been together for 50 years, a place for locals and tourists alike to come and gaze at the impossibly green grass and walk through the extraordinary building. From all kinds of gatherings, breakups, and proposals, the Parthenon has arguably seen it all. But I can only imagine how this old building must have felt when it was swelled by the musical stylings of Olivia Management's very own Jill Andrews in her recently debuted "Parthenon sessions."

Presented by the Centennial Park Conservancy and containing 5 of Jill's original tunes, the Parthenon sessions offered the perfect environment for Andrews' unforgettable artistry, "tailored to the unique 5-second reverb of the building's 42-foot tall ceilings." If there is a "right way" to enjoy Jill Andrews' music, this is that way. Accompanied and surrounded by a variety of string players throughout each song makes the experience not only sonically beautiful but visually stunning. Seeing the exposed instruments that culminate to produce such a unique raw sound, paired with Andrews’ soulful voice and thoughtful lyrics makes for a memorable performance.

One performance, in particular, stood out to me as it captured so perfectly the magic that makes Jill, well, Jill. Performing her song "Sorry Now," from her 2020 Album, Thirties, accompanied by a quartet of string instruments, Andrews drifted through the sound system on my TV, allowing it to feel as though my living room ceiling was 42 feet high. It is a special thing to witness a musician in such a stripped environment, it is even more special to see them absolutely crush it. Andrews doesn’t need much to shine.

The Parthenon sessions are a masterful way to showcase artists and the most authentic parts of their talent. Do yourself a favor and check it out. You can stream Jill's Session via YouTube or wherever you like to get your tunes!

Be sure to see Jill Andrews on tour this fall! Grab your tickets here!

Super Cool Hush Kids Covers!

by Madison Moll

We love Hush Kids and we love to see fans share their love of their tracks by creating and performing their own spins on them! Here are some of our favorite Hush Kids covers from some super awesome fans. Check it out!

“Goodbye Rain” Cover by Jacob McCoy feat. Langley Burton

Nashville Singer-songwriter Jacob McCoy invites his friend, Langley Burton, to cover this amazing Hush Kids tune!

“Morning is Made” Cover by The Huixqui Sisters

Acoustic vocal duo “The Huixqui Sisters” giving us beautiful harmonies in their rendition of “Morning Is Made” by Hush Kids!

“All My Love” Hush Kids Cover by Kyle Simmons

Charlotte vocalist Kyle Simmons and his wonderfully colorful cover of “All My Love” by Hush Kids!

“Wake Up” Hush Kids Cover by Sahana and Ranjani Naresh

These sisters covered the Hush Kids tune “Wake Up” and provided such a beautiful performance!

“Oasis” Drum Cover By Max Sansalone

Rounding us out on our favorite Hush Kids cover is drummer Max adding a “simple groove” to the Hush Kids track “Oasis”!

Thank you to these wonderful musicians and fans for their beautiful takes on some popular Hush Kids melodies! Be sure to check them out and also listen to Hush Kids newest single “Weatherman” out everywhere now!

A Playlist for Your Nashville Valentine

by Kylie Rose

Valentine’s Day, but Nashville edition. No matter your relationship status this Sunday, we’re bringing you stellar music to celebrate this holiday.

Check out our playlist, “Nashville’s Valentine,” for a perfect date night or an evening exploring new tunes!

Nashville based artists and their tales of love, for your Valentine's Day listening.

Happy Valentines Day <3

7 Patreons We Support + 7 Tips for Patreon Success

by Maggie Adams

Launching Patreons is a new-found hobby of mine thanks to the pandemic. During a time when all of us in the music industry are experiencing financial loss, how do we make up some of that income? For us it’s been partially through tapping into an artist’s fanbase, and creating a new monthly revenue stream. I’ve enjoyed the new challenge of brainstorming, building, launching, and largely managing a few Patreon accounts over the past six months. I’ve also been able to talk to a Patreon artist liaison to get tips on best practices for Patreon setup and get critiques for how to improve our own artists’ accounts.

In this post, I’ll go through 7 Patreon accounts that Erin or I support, and point out something we like about each so that you can steal some of these smart ideas for a Patreon of your own.

1. Alex Wong

Tip #1: Give the people what they want.

If you haven’t heard of Alex Wong before, we urge you to check out his beautiful music. Alex is a consummate creator, and Patrons will get the benefit of all of the amazing videos, vlogs, and series he is running. One tip you can jot down from Alex’s Patreon is that he has a $100 tier for super fans where after 1 year of patronage, you get a private concert. It’s a great idea to have a higher level of patronage like this even if you want to limit this tier to a few people, so that it can remain manageable for you. There is likely someone out there who wants to give you the big bucks. Let them!

2. Ali Sperry

Tip #2: Offer more than music.

Ali is a seasoned songwriter AND yoga instructor, so she created a tier designed for her Patrons to learn something from her. Patrons can take advantage of her knowledge and request lessons on either topic. If you’re like Ali, and you have skills you know people would like to learn from then offer that up! While talking about music 100% of the time may make sense, Patreon is a place to give fans more of a window into your day-to-day life. Whether it’s yoga, cooking, or poetry, you can take what you’re already doing on a daily basis and turn it into a benefit for your Patrons.

3. Alright Alright

Tip #3: Branding, baby!

We love Alright Alright for their creativity and authenticity. When creating a Patreon, it’s important to remember to build the tiers the way that best represents you. One benefit the band is offering is a monthly happy hour Zoom where they share a cocktail, the recipe for it, and share some music. The perfect pairing. Not only are their benefits on-brand, but the aesthetics of their Patreon has a cohesive look with branded tier images and names to make Patrons feel like they’re part of the musical process.

4. Andrew Duhon

#4. Consider the effort tiers will require. Make it manageable.

There are many ways to set up a Patreon, and to be honest, if you’re an artist that’s doing most everything yourself, it can be overwhelming to manage a bunch of tiers and figure out how to value different benefits. We like that Andrew Duhon has opted for a simpler approach that’s just as effective. He has one tier only at just $5, but has acquired a whopping 192 patrons since his quarantine launch. He posts at least twice a week with consistent and fresh content, offering new covers, new songs, and free access to livestreams. On his about page he also describes his Patreon as a “testing lab,” inviting Patrons to give feedback about what they want out of their Patronage. We love this manageable one-tier method!

5. Derek Webb

Tip #5: Content windowing on socials is essential to grow.

Where do we start with Derek Webb? Having an entrepreneurial background and a mind for marketing, Derek hits all the right notes on his Patreon. He delivers multiple weekly series with branded images for each, a consistent format for each, posted on a consistent day and time. He teases everything on socials, which is an essential key to success with Patreon. How will your fans know what they’re missing unless you tell them? One cool thing in particular that Derek does each week is create a public post on his Patreon that he references in social posts as his “blog.” Fans go to this blog, end up on Patreon, realize how cool it is, and then stay and pay for a tier because of the free thing he got them to view by posting to his socials. Funneling at its finest.

6. Jill Andrews

Tip #6: Share the raw recordings and dusty demos.

If your voice often gets compared to that of an angel, it’s safe to say that even your most basic demos and work tapes will be considered magical to your fans. This is the case for Jill Andrews. She could literally sing the phone book, and I would listen to the whole thing. Of course I’m biased, but the the point is, don’t be afraid to share things that you may never release to the public. Patreon is a place for your true fans, and these fans likely don’t write songs for a living. Give them a glimpse into the process by sharing work tapes, demos, and the stories behind them. In doing so, you will also have the chance to give those old recordings a home where they’ll be appreciated. Let go of perfection, people! It’s tough, but it’ll pay off…literally.

7. Ruthie Collins

Tip #7: Give fans one-on-one, personal access.

Although not everyone may have the time for this, it behooves you to have weekly benefits for your Patrons. Patreon states clearly that your Patrons are more likely to stick around if you post at least twice per month. Ruthie goes above and beyond by posting weekly affirmation videos, which bring comfort and peace for the week ahead. Another thing we’d highly recommend doing if you’re comfortable and able is to set up a way to chat 1 on 1 with your Patrons. Ruthie offers weekly messaging back and forth with her highest tier of Patrons via the Marco Polo app. There are many different apps or services you could use for something like this, but the important aspect is the personal access you’re giving to fans. Your super fans will pay top dollar to feel like they have a close relationship with you. After a while, those fans may even end up feeling like family!