Get it in writing: The importance of music industry contracts
Here, Stephen Carlisle offers a word of caution about the importance of getting copyright agreements in writing, and the expensive and litigation-filled shenanigans that can ensue when one fails to. Continue reading
Coalition of 50K under-represented creators calls for addition of gender ID to all music data
A coalition of organizations serving women and other under-represented creators and music industry professionals have formed the Gender Identification Initiative to improve how music data is collected and analyzed. “complete and. Continue reading
Guide to writing songs ‘with fans’ on TikTok
In addition to its star-making power as a music discovery platform, TikTok has also created a new way for artists to connect with listeners and develop their fanbases, including inviting. Continue reading
The radical Augusta Holmès: History’s forgotten composer
In this piece, Daniel Reifsnyder takes a moment to introduce us to the legacy and symphonic/orchestral contributions of the tragically forgotten composer Augusta Holmès. Guest post by Dan Reifsnyder of. Continue reading
Guide to setting up a publishing company with your PRO
As an independent songwriter setting up a publishing company through a Performing Rights Organization is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your songs. Guest post by Dan. Continue reading
How to save a music career [Video]
When it comes to a career as complex and difficult as one in the music business, it can be easy to make mistakes and encounter major setbacks, but that shouldn’t. Continue reading
7 useful productivity tools for independent musicians
For those artists looking for new ways to boost their productivity (and aren’t we all?), these seven tools can help you manage your money, create better habits, and generally accomplish. Continue reading
Sony now ignoring any unrecouped balances for heritage songwriters
As part of an expansion of its “Artists Forward” initiative, Sony Music has announced it will be ignoring any unrecouped balances from its songwriters that received advances before the year. Continue reading
The state of new music discovery
In the latest example of how the industry is changing, yesterday we wrote about a new study that shows just how powerful TikTok is for music discovery. It’s clear that. Continue reading
Music artwork in the age of streaming
With the onset of the streaming age, you might think album artwork has lost some of the relevance it once had in the days of retail, but the reality is. Continue reading
