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# Is Music Your Day Job or Your Nighttime Dream?
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/is-music-your-day-job-or-your-nighttime-dream/
- Published: 2014-03-26T09:55:00.000Z
- Updated: 2014-03-26T09:55:00.000Z
- Description: Publishing is a controversial topic of conversation these days – but if done correctly, it can be a lucritive gig. If you're committed to getting a placement for your music. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2014/03/is-music-your-day-job-or-your-nighttime-dream.html]
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: DIY Advice & Tips, Indie Music, Major Labels, Music Business, Music Marketing, Music Think Tank, Songwriting & Music Publishing, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:38

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Publishing is a controversial topic of conversation these days – but if done correctly, it can be a lucritive gig. If you're committed to getting a placement for your music and willing to [think outside the box](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thinking%5Foutside%5Fthe%5Fbox?ref=hypebot.com), commercial tracks may be the break you've been waiting for.

**Larry Mills** discusses the ins and outs of publishing and how to get the most out of your time and effort on [MusicThinkTank.com](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/is-music-your-day-job-or-your-nighttime-dream.html?ref=hypebot.com)

*"Music Publishing to me is the day job part of the business – regardless of your status as a performer. Even the big folks love the mailbox money of publishing. As an independent artist, I think it’s even more important. Publishing, with all it’s complexities, still has the opportunity to create income streams for artists at all levels – especially if you are up for creating alternate types of content."*

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