The science and the art of vinyl records
In celebration of vinyl resurgence in popularity over the past decade, we’re taking a minute to review its history, and look a few basic pointers when it comes to vinyl. Continue reading
1000+ artists tell the government “the horror has no end” regarding Germany’s new copyright law
In response to the latest encroachment on artists’ rights, German artists are speaking out against the German government in response to the country’s wildly unpopular (at least among musicians) new. Continue reading
AFM, SAG-AFTRA distributes $70M to rightsholders
The AFM & SAG-AFTRA Intellectual Property Rights Distribution Fund – an income source that most musicians barely know exists – has announced a record $70 million distribution. The AFM &. Continue reading
Downtown pivots to label services, sells music catalog to Concord
In seeking to re-orient its focus, Downtown Holding Corp revealed that it has sold it’s music publishing catalog to Concord, and will shifting it’s business to put greater focus on. Continue reading
WINNING NEW FANS: 3 techniques for providing quality access points for new listeners
Although getting new fans to hear your music through touring and live performances is currently still off the table, there are a number of other ways to pique the interest. Continue reading
4 essential tasks for getting your music heard
For an artist just starting out, and working to build a solid career from the ground up, there are four necessary tasks you need to be able to complete to. Continue reading
What a music publicist does and doesn’t do
If you’ve just dropped a killer new track, and are wondering how you can best promote it, you might be considering hiring a publicist – but do you actually know. Continue reading
HFA loses bid to exit Eminem Eight Mile case – What it means for the MLC
With Spotify and the Harry Fox Agency in hot water over their alleged failure to properly license the music of one Marshall Mathers (aka Eminem) some questions are being raised. Continue reading
10 producer setups to help inspire your next home studio
Working in a creative industry, it’s important to try and stay inspired wherever possible. Here, we look at 10 charming studio setups that will help inspire you in cultivating your. Continue reading
SESAC owner Blackstone buys eOne Music for $385M from Hasbro
Hasbro is selling independent music group Entertainment One Music (eOne) for $385 million in cash. eOne will be acquired by Blackstone, which also owns SESAC. It will operate as a. Continue reading
How one indie artist used lockdown to create an album with global collaborators
Alongside all of the pain and suffering caused by the pandemic, there has also been an explosion in creativity. By Chaseedaw Giles from KHN When the pandemic hit, Debórah Bond, like. Continue reading
