Hiring a music publicist: Artist’s guide
Music publicity, while one of the toughest jobs in entertainment, is also one of the most important, and as an artist, hiring the right publicist can make or break the. Continue reading
Thinking small: a meditation on scale vs. success for artists
Here, we explore the complex issue of scale vs. success in the music industry, and why it can sometimes be better to think small when it comes to your musical. Continue reading
Apple joins artist royalty payments debate with some good karma
In a bit of good news for musicians and songwriters, Apple has joined the competitive royalty fray, pitting itself against SoundCloud and Spotify to prove which platform can more fairly. Continue reading
Music industry’s center of gravity is shifting (again), says Mark Mulligan
In a stance certain to displease stakeholders who have so much invested in music streaming, Mark Mulligan and the analysts at MIDiA are making the case that a coming revolution. Continue reading
How to ensure every collaborator gets proper songwriting credit
Collaborative songwriting is a powerful tool, and has graced us with some of the greatest tracks ever created, but it’s important to make sure each and every individual who contributes. Continue reading
7 best places for submitting indie music in 2021
In an effort to keep the thorny process of music submission as simple and productive as possible, we here outline the best places for submitting indie music 2021. Guest post. Continue reading
What orphan songs can teach the MLC
With the Mechanical Licensing Collective recently receiving $424 and counting in black box royalty payments, a lot of questions are being raised about what the MLC can learn from orphan. Continue reading
YouTube Checks will now warn of copyright problems before you post
Those familiar with uploading content on YouTube have likely received copyright warnings due to some graphic or piece of music in their video. Unfortunately, these warnings only came after the. Continue reading
Why you should release new music on a Friday
Having a strategy for releasing your music is key to its success, and even something as seemingly inconsequential as which day of the week you choose can have a significant. Continue reading
Best practices: Picking your music release date
For artists preparing to drop new music, choosing a release date might seem like one of the more straightforward parts of your release strategy, but there is a significant amount. Continue reading
6 bad songwriting habits and how to break them
Becoming a good songwriter takes dedication and practice, but in the process of developing a ritual and routine, it’s likely you will also develop a few bad habits along the. Continue reading
