While in days of old stadium shows were dominated by rock stars like The Rolling Stones and The Who, these rock performers are beginning to percolate out, making way for the new titans of pop. __________________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 Those of us who grew up…
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12 Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Post On Social Media
Being on social media is important for artists, but using it effectively is another matter, and clumsy posting can often do more harm than good. Here we look at twelve important questions to ask yourself before you post on any social media. __________________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music…
Big Radio Payments To Artists, Producers, Labels Are Overdue [A2IM’s Richard James Burgess]
While radio stations have provided compensation to songwriters and music publishers, they have never never paid record labels, artists, or producers, something which, Richard James Burgess of A2IM believes, it’s high time to change. ___________________________ By A2IM CEO Richard James Burgess. This first appeared in Variety I was glued to…
15 Dream Fellowships, Grants That Musicians Need To Know About
Making a living as an artist can be hard, and having to keep down a day job while still working to fulfill your musical potential isn’t a juggling act everyone can keep up. For a fortunate few, however, there are fellowships and grants that can give you the opportunity to…
An Exploration Of Co-publishing, Sub-publishing, And Administration Agreements [Pt. 1]
In this follow up to a previous series exploring traditional songwriter and music publisher relationships, we look at some less well-known contractual agreements between these two parties, including co-publishing, sub-publishing, and administrative agreements. ____________________________ Guest post by Justin Jacobson Esq. from the TuneCore Blog In a prior two-part series, we…
Artists Gaining Fake Spotify Plays From Unexpected Source
Artists have been finding ways to game the system since the digital age began, often in the form of purchasing likes or subscriptions, but streaming isn’t immune either. Here we look at the tactics employed by some artists to dramatically boost their streaming numbers. ______________________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski…
What To Do If No One Comes To Your Show [plus A 30% Off Discount Code]
Anyone involved with putting on a concert wants to see a packed house, but no matter how hard you try, things don’t always work out. Here Martin Atkins looks at some last minute tips for what to do if your show ends up minimally attended that can soften the blow….
Ethical Streaming Royalties: More For Few Or Fewer For More
In an effort to improve the methods by which royalties are calculated, Chris Castle theorized something known as the "ethical pool". Here he takes a deeper dive, taking a look at a new study on the topic and how it compares more conventional royalty calculations. _____________________________ Guest post by Chris…
CDs Are Dead! …Or Are They?
Although vinyl has been making a significant comeback in the age of streaming, the CD has largely been thought of as a relic of the past. New data suggests, however, that calling time of death on the CD may have been premature. _____________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music…
Will Taylor Swift Exercise Her Nuclear Option?
Currently one of the most powerful operators in the music industry, Taylor Swift’s contract with Big Machine Records has come to an end, giving her freedom to go out on her own, shop around and choose another label…or maybe not. _______________________________ Guest post by David Philp of Music Biz 101…