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
The Best DIY Radio Promo Guide For Musicians
Can't afford a radio promoter? Oh well, here's our DIY guide to radio promo. If you're an independent musician looking to amplify your music without … [Read More...] about The Best DIY Radio Promo Guide For Musicians
How to Skyrocket Your Music Career (Hint: It’s Not Sexy)
So, you wanna make it in this cutthroat music racket? Well, I've got some bad news for you - there isn't a magic bullet, no secret sauce, no fairy … [Read More...] about How to Skyrocket Your Music Career (Hint: It’s Not Sexy)
Learn Sync 101 And Get Remarkable Results Now
SYNC – Everyone wants it. Everyone sort of knows about it. But not everyone has a black belt in Sync-Kwon Do. Here are some of the most important … [Read More...] about Learn Sync 101 And Get Remarkable Results Now
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How To Get Your Music on the Radio
A conversation with Shil Patel, who owns radio promo company Tiger Bomb Promo. He’s done promo campaigns for Sufjan Stevens, Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks, Hiss Golden Messenger, Julia Holter, The Magnetic Fields, Daniel Romano, Sarah Shook & The Disarmers - and many many many more.If you want to know more about how a radio campaign works - Shil is going to break it down for us. He shares the components of a campaign, how he gauges if the campaign is successful, the hidden benefits of doing a radio campaign, and some of his best advice to up and coming … [Read More...] about How To Get Your Music on the Radio
How to Easily Get Your Best Songs for Licensed
A conversation with Brandon Kinder, a musician who’s been putting out records for over a decade with his band The Rocketboys and his solo project The Wealthy West. He’s landed placements in dozens of commercials, films, and television shows, including Glee, Private Practice, One Tree Hill. Vampire Diaries, Teen Mom, Intervention, Elementary, and commercials for Chase Bank and Friskies.Since we’ve spoken to a sync agent and a music supervisor, we thought we would round out the trilogy with a musician’s side of getting music placements.TRANSCRIPT … [Read More...] about How to Easily Get Your Best Songs for Licensed