Metadata (aka data about data) has become a huge part of achieving musical success in the digital age. So huge, in fact, that to ignore it, or to have incorrect metadata, can ruin your chances of keeping your head above water in the streaming era. By Chris Robley of CD…
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Copyright Flipped On Its Head: A Creators Perspective
Neil Turkewitz challenges some of the common narratives that have recently been spread regarding copyright, including the idea that copyright limits freedom of expression for artists, and works to the advantage of the already rich and powerful. __________________________ Guest post by Neil Turkewitz from Medium Over the course of the…
New Data: When, Where To Send Your Event Invitation Emails
While emails certainly do a lot for driving ticket sales, it’s easy to wonder if they could be doing more, and artists frequently vacillate between sending too few emails, and bombarding their market base and over-saturating them. Here we look at new data on how to get it right. ___________________________…
10 Tips For Growing Your SoundCloud Community
Part of the main ethos behind SoundCloud which allows it to function is the idea of its users sharing and engaging with each other not just on a musical level, but also sharing common interests and ideas. As an artist, this can make for the perfect environment in which to…
5 Things Missing From Most Musician Facebook Pages
Chris Robley of CD Baby highlights the five things every artist must include on their Facebook page that are so frequently neglected. When it comes to your Facebook page, a first impression is likely the only impression you’ll be able to make. ____________________________ By Chris Robley of CD Baby from…
An Exploration Of Co-publishing, Sub-publishing And Administration Agreements [Pt. 2]
In this second in a multi-part series exploring some of the less well known publishing agreements in the music industry, Justin Jacobson delves into the nitty gritty of sub-publishing agreement and what its implications are for an artist. ____________________________ Guest post by Justin Jacobson, Esq. of the TuneCore Blog This…
Latest On EU Copyright Directive: No One’s Happy With Article 13, So Maybe Let’s Drop It? [Op-Ed]
As negotiations between the EU Council, EU Commission, and EU Parliament have progressed regarding the EU Copyright directive, something which they all passed different versions of, the directive overall (and Article 13 in particular) has devolved into a mess no one, it seems, wants. __________________________ Op-ed by Mike Masnick of…
5 Tips For Making, Marketing, Monetizing Holiday Music This Season
Now that it’s December, the holiday season is in full swing. For artists, this means a huge marketing opportunity, whether you’re performing, recording, or simply marketing holiday merch, we here look at five key tips for capitalizing on holiday music fever. _____________________________ Guest post by Dae Bogan of Soundfly’s Flypaper…
Decoded: Instagram’s Latest Trends, Secret Menus
Here we look at how the Facebook-owned social media platform powerhouse that is Instagram is dominating a transforming the music industry’s social media landscape, and some of the statistics, trends, and hidden tricks through which it’s doing it. _________________________ Guest post from AWAL Decoded dismantles big topics into manageable insights…
Sell More Merch At Gigs: 7 Techniques
Although it’s a great way for artists to boost their overall revenue, selling merch at shows can often be a challenge to do. Here we look at seven ways to switch things up and move a few more shirts at your next show. By Dave Ruch from CD Baby’s DIY…