Music Distribution
How to Know When You’re Ready to Print Physical Music
Thinking about dropping your next release on vinyl or CD? Here’s how to know if you’re ready… and how to make it worth it. This guide by Randi Zimmerman helps indie musicians determine whether they’re ready to take the leap into producing physical music formats like vinyl, CDs, or cassettes. It breaks down the prerequisites, […]
How to Window Your Next Music Release to Maximize Revenue
Turn your music into revenue! Learn how windowing can boost your earnings and make your next release more profitable. This article explores the concept of windowing as a strategy for musicians to maximize revenue from new music releases, addressing the challenges of low royalty payouts from streaming platforms. Windowing involves making music temporarily exclusive to […]
From Garage to DSPs: How to Successfully Launch Your First EP
In this how-to guide, we’ll walk you through the process of planning, recording, and releasing your first EP, from your home studio to streaming platforms. This article provides a comprehensive guide for independent musicians on how to plan, record, and release their first EP, transitioning from a home studio setup to major digital streaming platforms […]
How To Navigate a Distribution Deal for Music | Disc Makers
Historically speaking, artists have needed assistance getting their music into people’s hands. Enter the music distributor! The article “How To Navigate a Distribution Deal for Music” by Chris Huff on Disc Makers Blog delves into the evolving landscape of music distribution and how independent artists can effectively navigate it. Traditionally, music distributors acted as intermediaries […]
Bandcamp & SoundCloud are NOT enough (Why you need music distribution)
I’ve been around long enough to guarantee one thing: YOU might only be in one place, but your potential fans are NOT. In the insightful article “Bandcamp & SoundCloud are NOT enough (Why you need music distribution)” by Chris Robley on the ReverbNation Blog, a compelling argument is made against the limitation of distributing music […]
How to Optimize Your Music Metadata
Without the correct metadata in place, the millions of tracks available for streaming would become an incomprehensible mess. The article “How to Optimize Your Music Metadata” on the Disc Makers Blog delves into the crucial role of metadata in the music industry, particularly in the context of streaming services like Spotify, SoundCloud, and Apple Music. […]
How Often Should I Release Music? | Two Story Melody
Today’s Big Question: how often should you, a musician working on gaining momentum, building an audience, and otherwise filling your big head full of steam, be releasing music? The article from Two Story Melody, “How Often Should I Release Music?”, delves into the nuances of music release frequency and strategy for artists aiming to build […]