Music Production: What Exactly Does Producer Do?
Every song you’ve ever heard and enjoyed went through the music production. So what does a music producer actually do? Here, we break down their four most vital roles. Guest. Continue reading
Spotify Expands Canvas Access via DistroKid, CD Baby, TuneCore, Symphonic, Others
UPDATED: Spotify is expanding access to its Canvas looping image cover art feature to more artists and labels via deals with independent and DIY distributors. CD Baby, Symphonic, and TuneCore. Continue reading
Former Spotify Exec Is Building A Disneyland For Music In New York
Music and technology execitive Nick Holmsten has partnered with private equity firm Fortress Capital to launch a multi-billion dollar space in New York billed as “a playground for artists.” Holmsten,. Continue reading
Artist’s Guide To More Efficient Collaboration
The ongoing pandemic has dramatically altered the ways in which artists are able to collaborate with their fellow songwriters and producers, in some cases driving former creative loners to seek. Continue reading
‘Several Hundred Million Dollars’ In Black Box Royalties Is Due To Musicians, Publishers
We’ve known for years that there is a large pool of unpaid royalties from Spotify, Apple Music, and other digital service providers. Known as “Black Box Royalties,” these unpaid funds. Continue reading
Repurposing Video Content Across Social Platforms: A Musicians Guide
Once you’ve gone through the effort of crafting the perfect video, don’t let it go to waste! In this piece, we explore how you can the most out of your. Continue reading
Song Lyric Generators: Do They Help Songwriters?
Whether owing to creative pride or general doubt regarding their efficacy, a lot songwriters tend to eschew lyric generators, but for those artists looking for inspiration and new ideas, lyric. Continue reading
Musicians Guide To Using Spotify’s Canvas For Cool Video Features
As users of the platform may have seen in action, Spotify Canvas allows artists to upload 3-8 second long looping videos to accompany their music. Here, we look at how. Continue reading
Merck Mercuriadis: ‘I Want To Change The Way The Songwriter Sits In The Economic Equation’ [INTERVIEW]
In this piece, music executive and entrepreneur Merck Mercuriadis discusses his company Hipgnosis, and its recent slew of successful copyright acquisitions. Guest post by Emmanuel Legrand of the Legrand Network. Continue reading
Taylor Swift Missed AMAs Because ‘I’m Recording All of My Old Music,’ As She Won 3 Top Honors [VIDEO]
Taylor Swift broke her own American Music Awards record winning three top honors. Swift won AMAs for favorite pop/rock female and favorite music video for “Cardigan,” but she saved her. Continue reading
Best Songs For Thanksgiving 2020
This may be the most unusual Thanksgiving ever. For me at least, it’s music that will make it feel familiar and perhaps for a few minutes even comfortable and safe.. Continue reading
