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 Bandcamp Tune-up: How to Make Your Profile Stand Out
If you're looking for the ultimate Bandcamp tune-up guide, we got you! If you're ready to take your music profile to the next level and make it stand … [Read More...] about The Bandcamp Tune-up: How to Make Your Profile Stand Out
Real Life Challenges of the Indie Musician
Ah yes, the mythical life of an independent musician. Mastermind your own creative vision, call all the shots, and get free reign over your art … [Read More...] about Real Life Challenges of the Indie Musician
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
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How to Go from DIY to International Tours & Record Deals
A conversation with Justin Osborne, who is the lead singer and principal songwriter of Charleston, SC band SUSTO. Justin is going to discuss what worked -- and what DIDN’T work -- as the band progressed from “total DIY” regional success all the way to present day touring Europe regularly and a legitimate record deal with Rounder Records. TRANSCRIPT … [Read More...] about How to Go from DIY to International Tours & Record Deals
The Best Tips and Tricks on Releasing Music
This week we're talking with David Macias, President and Founder of Nashville-based Thirty Tigers. We'll discuss the origins of the label, how their business model has changed over the years, how they approach A&R as well as artist development, and discuss independent release plans (label or not) ... and David will spill the tea on the current uproar over the streaming economy.Skip to ~22 minutes if you're only here for the Spotify/streaming talk.To read more of David's thoughts on Spotify and the streaming economy in general, check out this piece in Rolling Stone, as well as … [Read More...] about The Best Tips and Tricks on Releasing Music