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
Create Killer Music Videos And Unlock Awesome Results
Alright, let's get real. In today's music industry, if you're not creating music videos, you're basically invisible. And I'm not talking about those … [Read More...] about Create Killer Music Videos And Unlock Awesome Results
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
METADATA: Its Big Impact On The Music Industry
Music Metadata: The Industry's Dirty Little SecretEver wondered why some royalty checks you know you earned just never arrive? The culprit, more … [Read More...] about METADATA: Its Big Impact On The Music Industry
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Want to Learn About The Best Old-School Release Strategies?
A conversation with Emma Swift, a Nashville-by-way-of-Australia singer-songwriter who garnered some serious attention last year with her release of Blonde On The Tracks.We were excited to talk to Emma as a follow-up to our recent newsletter piece highlighting an atypical release strategy -- one that does NOT involve releasing songs to streaming platforms on the official release date. Emma breaks down her impetus for doing a "physical or download-only" release, how the plan was formed, and touches on all of the moving parts of her release cycle. She'll also provide some advice to developing … [Read More...] about Want to Learn About The Best Old-School Release Strategies?
How To Get Signed to an Awesome Indie Record Label
This week we're talking with Reed Watson, a founding partner at Single Lock Records. Single Lock has released a litany of successful projects from the likes of Lera Lynn, Nicole Atkins, Erin Rae, Penny & Sparrow, Cedric Burnside, and many more. Reed walks us through what a label release plan looks like, answers that ever-pressing question of “how do I get signed?”, and offers his advice to artists looking to take the next steps in their career. TRANSCRIPT … [Read More...] about How To Get Signed to an Awesome Indie Record Label