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The Single Biggest Instagram Sin To Avoid

While a lot ideas regarding copyright and ownership remain in limbo, it is still a good policy to always give credit to the creator of a photo when sharing it. Continue reading

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The Album Release Cycle And The Band That Proved The Power Of Digital 7 Years Ago

This article offers a breakdown of the album release cycle explaining why, in the digital age, the conventional timeline for releasing and promoting an album is riddled with inefficiencies and. Continue reading

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Changing The Video Trailer On Your YouTube Channel: A How To For Musicians

When trying to draw viewers to your YouTube channel, (whether they're returning or first-timers) it's important to switch the video trailer which appears whenever you upload a new video. Here's. Continue reading

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“Found Them First” – Spotify Measures Your Song Picking Cred

[UPDATED] If you're an early adopter of an up-and-coming band and are looking for bragging rights (or are just curious) Spotify's new "Found Them First" allows users to identify which. Continue reading

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music

This week Hypebot has advice on startup concepts you can utilize in the music business, how you can connect emotionally with an audience,  seven all-too-common mistakes songwriters make when registering. Continue reading

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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Questions Every Serious Musician Needs To Ask Themselves • Dead Giveaways That You’re Uncomfortable Onstage • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, we're taking an introspective questionnaire for serious musicians, helping you get more comfortable on stage, exploring how you can connect with your audience emotionally, and much more.

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5 Startup Concepts To Help You Prepare For The Musicpreneur Era

With the music business changing and developing, it is important to be prepared for whatever is coming next. Here we look at several good concepts utilized by startups to keep in mind as a. Continue reading

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WARNING TO MUSICIANS: Beware Of The Controlled Composition Clause

Artists and publishers can expect to earn a statutory mechanical rate of $.091 cents per song, as outlined by American copyright law, but record labels will often exert their leverage and. Continue reading

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DJs.com Partners With Dubset For Rights Management

DJs.com, a new music streaming service aimed at providing a platform for DJs to clear and share mixes, has pacted with Dubset Media for registration, rights resolution and royalty management. Continue reading

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Music Sales By Format – Downloads, Streaming, Physical [CHART]

RIAA statistics compiled by Statista show streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music generated $1.028 billion for the U.S. music industry in the first half of 2014, up 23% from. Continue reading

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