Music Business
Welcome to Entertainment’s Mad Max Era (And Why That’s Not Necessarily a Bad Thing)
The other day, I stumbled across an article from MIDiA Research titled “Welcome to Entertainment’s Mad Max Era: Here’s Where It Leads”, and I’ve got to say… it hit like a brick through a shop window. It’s not just an analysis, it’s a warning flare shot into the sky about where the entertainment industry is […]
Stop Chasing the Music Business. Start Building Your Own.
Recently, I watched a video on Billy Hume’s YouTube channel, (see above) where he goes on what he himself calls a bit of a rant. The title wasn’t listed, but the message was loud and clear: Stop obsessing over Spotify. Stop trying to “make it” in the music industry. Build your own damn music business […]
Song Licensing Doesn’t Have to Be a Mystery – 8 Tips That Make It Easier
If there’s one part of the music business that still feels like it’s wrapped in fog for many independent artists (including myself), it’s song licensing. We’ve all heard the stories, some artist lands a sync placement and suddenly their streaming numbers skyrocket, or their song ends up in a Netflix trailer and changes everything overnight. […]
How To Get Signed To A Record Label: A Step-by-Step Guide
Elevate your music career with expert tips on securing record deals. Learn how to stand out, build your brand, and connect with the right record labels. This article from Promo.ly provides a comprehensive roadmap for aspiring musicians aiming to secure a record deal. It emphasizes the importance of balancing creativity with professionalism and outlines strategies […]
Unlocking Success: Top Distribution Strategies for Music Press Releases
“Effective distribution strategies play a crucial role in amplifying a music press release, turning a simple announcement into a powerful marketing tool that connects artists with their audience.” In today’s fast-paced music industry, getting a press release noticed requires strategic distribution. A well-crafted music press release can generate buzz around a new project, tour, or […]
The truth about music money in 2024
Is it possible to earn a living as an indie musician today? The short answer is YES. But there are 13 things to know about music money first. The article from ReverbNation discusses the complexities and realities of earning a living as an independent musician in 2024. While it is certainly possible to make money […]
5 Steps To a Successful CD and Vinyl Album Release
Too many artists record and release their album without giving any thought to how to make it as successful as it could possibly be. The article from Disc Makers Blog, written by Tony van Veen, provides a structured guide on how to effectively prepare for an album release, focusing particularly on CD and vinyl formats. […]
50 Marketing Tips For Emerging Artists – Vampr
So you’ve finally got your release out into the world! Congrats! Now it’s time to promote your music to build your fan base. If you are feeling overwhelmed about music marketing and promotion, we’ve put together some helpful suggestions for how you can get more people to hear your music, and become a fan. outlines […]
9 Rules For Success In Today’s Music business – Music 3.0 Music Industry Blog
We’ve gone through a mighty change in the music business over the last decade or so, and it keeps on morphing and evolving every day. Since these changes are constant, many of the old school rules pertaining to success in the music business no longer apply The article from Music 3.0, titled “9 Rules For […]
10 Music Business Fundamentals Inspired By Mahatma Gandhi
Hypebot is one of the best music business blogs going around at the moment and a great example of why is this article I found called “10 Music Business Fundamentals Inspired By Gandhi.” Penned by former Hypebot senior writer Hisham Dahud, the article outlines ten music business fundamentals inspired by the life of Mahatma Gandhi. Hisham is confident that the 10 music business […]