Analysis Of Every Billboard Top 5 Song In 2018 – The Structure And Composition Of A Hit
Our friends at Soundfly have done an exhaustive breakdown of the musical structure and composition behind every song from the year that cracked the Billboard Top 5, revealing more than. Continue reading
Why We Need More (Quality) Music Journalism
In this piece James Shotwell argues that, as music industry becomes increasingly crowded with artists, the need for more music journalists grows, and that social media's ability to fill this. Continue reading
Making The Most Of Your Ideas (Even The Bad Ones)
In this piece, James Shotwell encourages musical creators to slow down and think about their developmental process, as well as the value of fully exploring ideas to determine their value. Continue reading
The Truth About Advances In The Music Business
As with all entrepreneurs, songwriters are likely to run into issues with cash flow, to which getting an advance is one solution. Unsurprisingly such advance payments, while they do provide. Continue reading
New Titles Entering The Public Domain
January 1st of 2019 marked the first day on which a plethora of titles originally published in 1923 will finally enter the public domain, (meaning they can be used for. Continue reading
Guide To Making Your Live Show More Interesting
The shows that truly stick in our minds often transcend just great music, using stunning visuals or other dramatic elements to emphasize the emotional power of the performance. Here we. Continue reading
Why Subscriptions Matter To Musicians [Jack Udell]
As subscription based services begin to occupy an increasingly large section of the market, artists are wondering how they can better get in on the action. Here we look at. Continue reading
5 Emails Music Publicists Enjoy Getting From A Band/Artist
A lot of pieces need to fall into place for an up-and-coming band to get coverage from a publicist, but a simple lack of good manners can be a dealbreaker. Continue reading
How To Cultivate More Spotify Follows
Any artist today is aware of the value of building followers on Spotify, as growing this base increases your chances of landing on a high-profile playlist. Here we look at. Continue reading
Guide To Writing A Press Release Music Journalists Will Actually Read
In a saturated marketplace like the music industry, writing a press release that anyone will give a second glance is an uphill battle. That said, by including all the key. Continue reading
