Indie Labels Speak Out Against Negative Effects Of Major Labels On Record Store Day
Earlier this year I wrote about concerns related to major labels' getting into vinyl and sucking up more of the limited time of current vinyl pressing facilities. However that's just. Continue reading
Self Publishing on YouTube
Are you using YouTube to it's maximum potential? Odds are, if you're a musician who is not actively using a YouTube channel as an avenue to reach your audience, grow. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
The Secrets Of Marketing Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' "The Heist" from Manager Zach Quillen Adam WarRock: Making It As A Niche DIY Musician Funk Volume CEO's Social Media Secret? Put. Continue reading
DJ’s Adapt To An Increasingly Popular and Corporatized Electronic Music Scene
By Mary Wilson of Future of Music Coalition. You might think a two-time Grammy-nominee more than once named America’s Best DJ by DJ Times would be immune to label pressures. But. Continue reading
5 Types of Managers You Don’t Want Managing Your Band
So often we are met with laundry lists a mile long of what to do when embarking out on a new career move. Everyone has opinions, recommendations, and people they. Continue reading
Funk Volume CEO’s Social Media Secret? Put The Work In and Communicate Directly With Fans
Funk Volume may be best known for being Hopsin's label, but it's got a full roster of indie artists who are pursuing the dream of making it on their own. Continue reading
IFPI Publishes Annual Report:The Recording Industry In Numbers
International music industry trade group IFPI has published its annual "Recording Industry in Numbers" which offers data for 50 territories and in-depth analysis of music industry and music consumer trends. Continue reading
Crowdfunding the Right Way
Making music a lucrative career is a lifelong battle for many musicians. While there are many new obstacles such as digital downloading, piracy, etc that can work against any rising. Continue reading
Alternative Money Making Approaches for Musicians Failing to Sell Records
There is no doubt music sales have changed enormously since the changeover to digital downloads. Being able to buy individual songs at the touch of a button has seriously limited. Continue reading