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 Copyright Your New Music Without a Lawyer
Our entertainment lawyer, John Seay, explains how to copyright your new music without a lawyer (and how to save yourself some money.)ALSO - check … [Read More...] about How to Copyright Your New Music Without a Lawyer
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
Music Marketing: 8 Free Ways to Enhance Your Game
If you're not raking in the royalties yet, and if you're reading this, we assume you aren't, we've put together a post, about what we think are the … [Read More...] about Music Marketing: 8 Free Ways to Enhance Your Game
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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
How to Get Ahead in the Music Business
A conversation with David Barbe, Director of the Music Business program at the University of Georgia. David's career in the music business spans over 40 years, ranging from time as a touring bassist in Bob Mould's band Sugar, running a studio in Athens, GA (where he's worked with Drive-by Truckers, Deerhunter, and more), and ultimately landing in his current role as a professor. He knows the ins and outs of the music business as well as anyone, and, well, it’s literally his job to educate people on it. While our conversation touches a lot on studio work / audio production, he gives us … [Read More...] about How to Get Ahead in the Music Business