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
Grow New Profits: Eye-Opening Tips on How to Use Analytics
If you're a musician in today's digital age and you're not using analytics to inform your career decisions, you're leaving money on the table. Period. … [Read More...] about Grow New Profits: Eye-Opening Tips on How to Use Analytics
Do I Really Need To Master My New Music?
So you've sweated every last detail getting that new banger's mix just right. The vibe is immaculate, the balance is pristine, and you're totally … [Read More...] about Do I Really Need To Master My New Music?
Overcome Not Being Interesting By Being Interested
One of the most important things you can do as a musician is connect with your audience. But what happens when you feel like you're about as … [Read More...] about Overcome Not Being Interesting By Being Interested
Music Rookie Podcast
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
The Best Way To Land Press at Spin Magazine
If this is your first time joining us - we talk to industry insiders and ask them to give us their best tips to help musicians navigate the music biz. In past shows we’ve talked to booking agents, sync agents, manageress, entertainment lawyers, editors, radio programmers, distributors, music supervisors - and many more, that have all shared their vast knowledge to help musicians just starting out - or veterans who want to keep up with this always changing industryThis week on Music Rookie is an interview with Daniel Kohn who is the editor at Spin Magazine.In this conversation from … [Read More...] about The Best Way To Land Press at Spin Magazine