
How to get featured on more influential playlists
Playlists are the key to discovery and growth for many musicians, but very few know how to pitch tastemakers successfully. We can help. by James Shotwell of Haulix Every artist. Continue reading

Are mechanical rates ACTUALLY increasing?
The Copyright Royalty Board announced plans to increase the mechanical royalty rates for product sales, which is great for songwriters. But will streaming rates do the same? by Tony van. Continue reading

Why you should create a “Radio Edit” version of your single
In order to make the cut for many radio stations, a song must be a certain length, must exclude inappropriate language, and the ability to immediately grab your listeners’ attention.. Continue reading

7 ways to re-spark your inspiration as a musician
Everyone has their off days, weeks, and even months. Here are seven steps to get you feeling creative again. A guest post by Cayla Brooke and Bree Noble of SoundFly. Inspiration.. Continue reading

Becoming a producer: The basics
Are you a songwriter ready to record your music but not exactly sure how to go from song idea to music producer? These ideas will get you started. A guest. Continue reading

How to create Beatport LINK Playlists
Beatport LINK is a streaming service for DJs that makes Beatport’s extensive electronic music catalog available to stream audio into all your LINK subscription enabled devices. With it, you can also. Continue reading

Neurodiversity in Music: Embracing Creative Differences
Every musician has a different creative process, but for some it goes a little deeper than you think. In this recent post on MusicThinkTank, contributor Sam Bowman shares how neurodiverse musicians may create. Continue reading

Are you ready for SXSW 2022?
The return of South by Southwest is right around the corner. Are you prepared? These questions will reveal the truth! A guest post by James Shotwell of Haulix. After two. Continue reading

Indie Spotlight: CCS Rights Management
Global independent music company ccs rights management provides exceptional administration and creative services for artists, songwriters, producers, publishers, labels, film/tv production and media companies, brands, and more. CCS Rights Management. Continue reading

Songwriter inflation adjustments must become mandatory
Songwriters are often not fairly compensated as it is, but inflation is just adding fuel to the fire. Here are a few suggestions to help fix this problem. A guest. Continue reading