Congratulations for taking the leap and signing up for music distribution. If you haven't done so yet, well, hold on to your headphones because we're … [Read More...] about Unlock the Power of Music Distribution: The Essential Steps Guide
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Album Art Secrets: Make Your Music Visually Memorable
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

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 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

The Paradox of an Overabundance of New Music Releases
We actively live in a bizarre paradox – a world overflowing with too much new music. Yet our ability to truly appreciate and connect with this … [Read More...] about The Paradox of an Overabundance of New Music Releases

How to Advance Your Shows Without Looking Dumb This Time
Knowing how to advance your shows is one skill that you cannot afford to neglect as an independent musician. And I'm not talking about just showing up … [Read More...] about How to Advance Your Shows Without Looking Dumb This Time


Music Rookie Podcast

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

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