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

Proven Strategies To Manage Stress In The Music World
Being a musician in today's cutthroat industry is no walk in the park. Between the constant pressure to create, the grind of touring, and the … [Read More...] about Proven Strategies To Manage Stress In The Music World

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

The Best DIY Radio Promo Guide For Musicians
Can't afford a radio promoter? Oh well, here's our DIY guide to radio promo. If you're an independent musician looking to amplify your music without … [Read More...] about The Best DIY Radio Promo Guide For Musicians


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The Best Way To Land Press at Spin Magazine
If this is your first time joining us - we talk to industry insiders and ask them to give us their best tips to help musicians navigate the music biz. In past shows we’ve talked to booking agents, sync agents, manageress, entertainment lawyers, editors, radio programmers, distributors, music supervisors - and many more, that have all shared their vast knowledge to help musicians just starting out - or veterans who want to keep up with this always changing industryThis week on Music Rookie is an interview with Daniel Kohn who is the editor at Spin Magazine.In this conversation from … [Read More...] about The Best Way To Land Press at Spin Magazine

The Complete Guide to Social Media for Musicians
A conversation with Annie Black, Social Media Manager at Consequence of Sound (she previously held the same title at Paste for several years).During our talk, Annie breaks down what her day-to-day responsibilities look like, how you can apply this knowledge to your own social media planning, and the importance of understanding your audience to get the best return from your social engagement. TRANSCRIPT … [Read More...] about The Complete Guide to Social Media for Musicians