The New Musician’s Hustle
When the pandemic first arrived, it quickly became clear that music was going to be one of the hardest-hit industries. Staring down a gig-less calendar, one artist here recounts the. Continue reading
Music Producer Points: What Are They?
If you’ve been in the music scene for a bit, you’ve likely heard the term ‘producer points’ tossed around, but may not be familiar with exactly what it means. This. Continue reading
How To Best Insult A Rock Band?
In the wake of the Goo Goo Dolls enduring the devastating slight of being referred to as a “classic rock band,” Fred Jacobs explores how different bands and artists handle. Continue reading
Beat Licensing 101 – Creator’s Guide
In this guide, Chris Dampier takes a deep dive into what every beat maker needs to know when it comes to licensing their work, including the difference between master royalties. Continue reading
Fan Communities And How To Understand Them
Fans are critical to the music industry and the livelihood of artists, which means understanding different fan communities – and how they operate – is key to cultivating a successful. Continue reading
Forget 10,000 True Fans. How About Just 1?
Since 2008, the theory of 10,000 true fans being enough to sustain an artists career has permeated music industry marketing, but what if that ratio could be parred down from. Continue reading
5 Techniques To Promote New Feature Music
The music industry changes fast, as does the world of music promotion. Traditional mainstays of marketing often lose their efficacy, but new ways of promoting your music are also constantly. Continue reading
The Difference Between Owned, Paid, And Earned Media
For any artist, getting media exposure is important to the success of your music, but understanding the breakdown between owned, paid, and earned media is key to navigating the world. Continue reading
What New Mechanical Licensing Collective Means For Indie Songwriters
The MLC – or Mechanical Licensing Collective – is a new U.S.-based organization tasked with administering mechanical licenses for digital audio. So what does this mean for songwriters and their. Continue reading
Responsible Independent Music Budget: 10 Top Notch Ways To Spend Your Money
Proper money management is one of the keys to succeeding as an independent artist. In this piece, we look at ten items that consistently make for smart investing. Guest post. Continue reading
AIMP Names New LA, Nashville, New York Boards
The Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) has announced the results of its 2021-2022 Chapter Board of Directors elections. In New York, long-time Chapter head Alisa Coleman (ABKCO Music &. Continue reading
