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
Private House Shows: The Best Way to Easily Book Them
Alright, let's talk about one of the music industry's best-kept secrets: private house shows. If you're not familiar, a house show is exactly what it … [Read More...] about Private House Shows: The Best Way to Easily Book Them
Spotify Success: Everything You Need to Know
Are you tired of your Spotify plays flatlining like an old EKG machine? Are you fed up with lackluster promotion efforts that leave your music deader … [Read More...] about Spotify Success: Everything You Need to Know
Soar Your Music Income: A Simple Targeted Plan
Let's be real – if you're a musician trying to make a living off your music income in 2024, relying on streaming revenue and album sales is like … [Read More...] about Soar Your Music Income: A Simple Targeted Plan
Music Rookie Podcast
The Best Insights for Emerging Artists
A conversation with Joseph Lynch who's an editor at Billboard Magazine gives us the inside scoop about Billboard's pivot during the pandemic to covering more industry news, music technology, and the types of stories he's looking for when covering smaller artists. We also talk about misconceptions about the industry, the myth of the overnight success, and why musicians should just suck it up and get on TikTok.TRANSCRIPT … [Read More...] about The Best Insights for Emerging Artists
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