What You Need To Copyright Music
As an artist, keeping your intellectual property safe is a peak priority, and for musicians, that means copyrighting your music. In this piece, we detail why copyrighting your music is. Continue reading
When And How To Start Promoting Your Next Release
With the market so saturated and consumer attention at an all time premium, knowing when and how to proceed with your next album rollout can be a thorny issue. In. Continue reading
Setting (And Achieving) Your 2021 Music Career Goals
With 2021 underway and lockdown still in full effect, many artists may be wondering how they can get the most of the coming year. Here, we offer some pointers on. Continue reading
The ‘Dos’ Of Making Your EPK
Although some artists may feel they’re unnecessary, the Electronic Press Kit remains a key part of an artist’s arsenal. Creating an EPK is cheap, easy, and can pay off for. Continue reading
80/20 Rule And How It Can Make You A More Successful Musician
The principle that 20% of all input and activities produce 80% of the output and results has endured for many years in the business world, and can be also be. Continue reading
How To Set Up An Online Release Party
As with so many aspects of live music, releasing new music can be a little different in a pandemic. Record store parties and live release shows are of course out. Continue reading
Short Attention Spans Are Dramatically Altering Songwriting: Here’s How
As attention spans shrink, and the competition increases, today’s hits are getting shorter and shorter, and drastically changing songwriting itself in the process. Guest post by James Shotwell of Haulix. Continue reading
Are Surprise Music Releases Right For You?
While following in the footsteps of industry stars like Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny by dropping a ‘surprise’ album can be tempting, this bombshell style of releasing music isn’t always. Continue reading
How To Sell Music To Strangers
Contrary to popular belief, it is possible to make money as an indie artist. IN this piece we walk through the process of gradually getting to a point where you’re. Continue reading
BUSINESS OF INDIE: Ingrooves Adds Africa • ADA Signs Disruptive • Moves @ Glassnote • More
In this edition of Business Of Indie, indie distributor Ingrooves expands in Africa with the purchase of Electronode, ADA signs Dutch indie label Disruptive, the Glassnote family makes two major. Continue reading
How To Understand Fan Communities
As an artist, your fan base is ultimately critical to your success in the industry, but understanding how these communities work, and navigating your relationship with them can be complex.. Continue reading
