Want to make your album art as memorable as your music? Your album cover is the visual gateway to the music, and it's crucial to create something that … [Read More...] about Album Art Secrets: Make Your Music Visually Memorable
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Metadata and Sync Licensing: What You Need to Know
What is metadata, and what does it have to do with successfully navigating sync licensing?When it comes to pitching for sync opportunities, … [Read More...] about Metadata and Sync Licensing: What You Need to Know
The Ultimate Guide to Navigating Music Rights in America
Did you know that musicians worldwide earned a staggering $32.8 billion in royalties in 2020 alone? With streaming platforms and digital music … [Read More...] about The Ultimate Guide to Navigating Music Rights in America
Apple’s Data Analytics: How to Easily Unlock It’s Secrets
Look, fam - the music streaming battlefield is an absolute warzone out here. Data Analytics is the new ammunition, and those who wield it with savage … [Read More...] about Apple’s Data Analytics: How to Easily Unlock It’s Secrets
How To Maintain Peace Of Mind On Tour
The Cruel Reality Every Touring Musician DreadsWe've all been there - innocently doom-scrolling social media when BAM, another gut-punch update … [Read More...] about How To Maintain Peace Of Mind On Tour
Ways to Easily Avoid Indecisiveness in the Music Industry
Are you tired of being stuck in the swamp of indecisiveness? Musicians often live there. Well, it doesn't have to be that way! Learn to avoid … [Read More...] about Ways to Easily Avoid Indecisiveness in the Music Industry
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How to Pitch Your Music to American Songwriter
A conversation with Dallas Jackson who is the editor-in-chief of quintessential music magazine American Songwriter.The magazine was purchased in 2019 and has gone through quite a few editorial changes over the last year. In our conversation, we discuss some of those changes, the magazine’s new podcast network, how analytics have moved front and center, and Dallas gives us the lowdown on what he is looking for in a pitch which, we were surprised by...TRANSCRIPT … [Read More...] about How to Pitch Your Music to American Songwriter
The Best Tips For Starting Your Own Record Label
A conversation with Justin Black, a Richmond, VA-based independent musician who runs his own label, Crystal Pistol Records, and also works regularly with another Virginia-based label, WarHen Records. Justin’s primary vessel for musical output is under the moniker Saw Black, which I recommend you check out wherever you consume music. Our conversation is based around the premise of independent labels — and answering common questions like...should you start your own label? Should you cut a deal with a small indie? What might that deal look like versus a traditional deal or a … [Read More...] about The Best Tips For Starting Your Own Record Label