2 Big Mistakes Artists Make When Contacting Tastemakers

Music industry tastemakers are incredibly busy people, and even those working for smaller outlets are inundated with promotion seeking emails. This being the case, it's important to make an immediate. Continue reading

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6 Great Online Music Forums To Visit When You’re Caught In A Jam

While social media has taken over where online forums once reigned supreme, it's important to remember that many of these forums – or at least ones very like them –. Continue reading

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Songwriters Could Actually Catch Break As DOJ Weighs In On “Stairway To Heaven” Case

Songwriters have been going through a rough time in the courtrooms of late, often losing out on cases more often as the result of song's 'feel' than its actual melody.. Continue reading

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What Are YouTube Copyright Strikes and What Can You Do About Them?

As part of its system for protecting users' intellectual property, YouTube employs a strike-based system, lowering an account's standing and reducing that user's ability to monetize videos and access certain. Continue reading

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Throwing Multiple Listening Parties For Less Than $100: How To Guide

When it comes to promoting your music, a listening party can go a long way in helping you grow your community base and increasing general awareness, A fun event for. Continue reading

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Re-Recording Restrictions: A Glossary Of Industry Terms [Chris Castle]

In light of news that Taylor Swift plans to re-record the majority of her previous catalog, we share an in-depth look at the restrictions and allowances in contracts between an. Continue reading

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BUSINESS OF INDIE: Chrysalis Sold • BMG Revenues Rise • ADA + Incubus • Orchard To Japan • A2IM • More

In this week's new edition of the Business Of Indie,  iconic Chrysalis has a new home. BMG continues its march upward, The Orchard expands to Japan, ADA partners with Incubus,. Continue reading

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10 Types Of Content To Engage, Grow Your Fanbase

The relationship between fans and artists has been transformed by social media, with your music's consumers now craving a higher volume of content and a more intimate connection with the. Continue reading

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Production Music Startup Soundstripe Raises Another $2M

Subscription-based production music startup Soundstripe has raised an additional $2 million in financing from Craft Ventures, just months after raising a $4 million Series A round.

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Artist’s Guide To Promoting Your Music On Reddit

Once you've honed your artistry as a musician and created the perfect product, be it an immaculate album or a killer live show, it's time to switch gears to the. Continue reading

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5 Reasons Why Artists Should Embrace Competition And Saturated Markets

Trying to make it as an artist in 2019 is, undeniably, and uphill battle. With saturated markets and pitiful streaming revenues, attempting to cultivate a successful career as musician can. Continue reading

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