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
How to Fake Killer Professional Press Photos
If you are seeking a career in music, you should undoubtedly have professional photos. If you want to get heard, they happen to be almost as important … [Read More...] about How to Fake Killer Professional Press Photos
The Best DIY Guide to Radio Promo for Musicians
Did you know that radio advertising generates an average of $17 billion in revenue each year in the United States? That's a massive industry, and as a … [Read More...] about The Best DIY Guide to Radio Promo for Musicians
The Truth About Music Publishing
As a musician, you've poured your heart into creating dope tracks. But have you considered how to truly cash in on that fire? Enter music publishing - … [Read More...] about The Truth About Music Publishing
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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 Secrets Behind Music PR and Release Strategy
A conversation with Alyssa DeHayes, who is a publicist and media relations specialist for record labels, festivals and independent artists at Riot Act Media. She loves demystifying PR and marketing strategies in one-on-one consulting sessions for artists and labels who aren’t quite ready for a full publicity campaign. She spends her lunch hour twice a week teaching music publicity and promotion at The University of Georgia’s Music Business Program, and volunteers for Girls Rock Athens.We'll discuss the value of PR for artists in 2021, managing growth over the course of your … [Read More...] about The Best Secrets Behind Music PR and Release Strategy