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
Main Content


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 Best Social Media Marketing Tips for Musicians
Marketing as a musician today can already be tough and, we get it, musicians are busy. But social media marketing can be a cheap and easy blessing in … [Read More...] about The Best Social Media Marketing Tips for Musicians

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

Score Music Press: How To Pitch Yourself To Media Outlets
How To Pitch YourselfSo, you don't have a publicist? Or you think you don't need one. Well, you're right - you actually could do everything … [Read More...] about Score Music Press: How To Pitch Yourself To Media Outlets


Music Rookie Podcast

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

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