Best music business advice anyone can offer [Op-ed]
Here, James Shotwell shares how one conversation transformed his idea of what success in the music industry looks like, and how it is achieved. Guest post by James Shotwell of. Continue reading
How the music industry failed to answer Marvin Gaye’s call: “What’s Going On”
In year full of anniversary’s Marvin Gaye’s classic 1971 hit “What’s Going On” is turning 50. Here, Fred Jacobs explores the risks Gaye took in creating the song, and how. Continue reading
Music Promo services: A path to success or streaming fraud?
If the promises made by a music promotion service sound just too good to be true, there’s a good chance they probably are. Guest post from Horus Music We have. Continue reading
4 lessons artists must learn from the pandemic
With concerts and festivals poised to return, it’s important that bands and artists not forget the tough lessons taught to them by a year spent in isolation. Guest post by. Continue reading
The ins/outs and good/bad of the Mechanical Licensing Collective
One the largest and most impactful elements of the Music Modernization Act of 2019 was the creation of the Mechanical Licensing Collective. Now active since January first of this year,. Continue reading
If you post to YouTube, you’ll love these new Creator features
YouTube is notable among tech platforms for being better than most at actually listening to its user base, something which they’re demonstrating once again by releasing a host of new,. Continue reading
Facebook, YouTube agree to voluntary anti-piracy measures with UK Creatives
Backed by the UK government, British creative industries, along with several major social media services like Facebook and YouTube, have settled on a set of new anti-piracy measures. Guest post. Continue reading
Music NFTs face multiple legal hurdles [Chris Castle]
Chris Castle digs into the thorny future of NFT payments and transactions – the newesr “saviors” of the music business. Guest post by Chris Castle of Music Technology Policy Well,. Continue reading
The Marías on creating, collaborating, connecting
LA-based indie-pop band The Marías share their experiences creating collaborating and connecting as writers and producers. Guest post from Spotify for Artists LA-based indie-pop band The Marías are no strangers. Continue reading
8 audio production blogs for aspiring producers
For amateur beatmakers, songwriters, and producers, the internet has a bountiful scope of offerings promising to improve you skills and further your success, but as with so many things on. Continue reading
Where to submit your music: The definitive guide
Submitting your music is one of the biggest hurdles in the music business, and can often feel like pounding your head against the while. When done correctly, however, you will. Continue reading
