R Kelly, Michael Jackson & More: On separating the musician from their music
An ever-present moral challenge for avid consumers of music and pop culture, Shelly Peiken tackles the fraught issue of separating the artist from their art. Guest post from Shelly Peiken. Continue reading
How to deal with (and prevent) hearing loss as an audio professional
From musicians to producers, all working audio professionals run a high risk of hearing damage and permanent hearing loss. Here we a look a few important rules for keeping your. Continue reading
Top 6 strategies for releasing your next single
As the streaming economy and listeners habits continue to change, so to mus the approach which artists take towards releasing music. In this piece, we dive into the frequency and. Continue reading
Re-recording old songs: How Taylor Swift is ‘shaking off’ her old label
A recent re-release of Taylor Swift’s 2014 hit “Wildest Dream” is just the latest in the artist’s volley of re-recordings, and she shows no signs of slowing down. The motivation. Continue reading
How Scott Orr grew as an independent artist and launched a record label
In this edition of the Creative Cookbook, Canadian Musician Scott Orr, who was able to grow as an independent musician and launch a record label, shares with other artists how. Continue reading
3 ways most musicians waste time
As a band or artist, time is a highly coveted resource, and shouldn’t be squandered. Here, we look at three ways in which artists are using their time incorrectly. Guest. Continue reading
4 smart ways to invest in yourself as an independent musician
As a musician, there’s no better investment of your time and energy than you! Here, we look at four things you can do to properly invest in yourself as a. Continue reading
10 essential music promotion strategies
When it comes to making your new release a success, these ten promotional strategies are an absolute must for grabbing the attention of listeners and potential fans. Guest post by. Continue reading
Releasing an album in the streaming era
Although promoting an album in advance of its actual release remains an important part of your marketing strategy as an artist, the realities of the streaming economy mean an album. Continue reading
Use this release formula to get more people listening to your music
How and when artists release music has seen some significant transformations over the past few decades. In this piece we look at the best current formula to use in order. Continue reading
