In this article rapper Kosha Dillz shares ten different Instagram accounts which, although they may in many cases be unconventional, are nonetheless a source of great source of creative inspiration for the rapper from day to day. ____________________________ Guest post by indie rapper Kosha Dillz Kosha Dillz I look to…
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How To Post A Cover Song On YouTube (Legally)
A hugely popular aspect of YouTube, creating and uploading a video of a cover song is also one of the best proven ways to bring in new viewers, and hopefully eventually direct them to your original content. Still, by their very nature covers can put quickly put you into choppy…
Benefits Of A Music Industry Internship
If you’re passionate about being involved in the music industry, securing an internship can often be the best way to launch a career in the field, while simultaneously getting a hands on experience of what it’s like to be involved in the music industry. _________________________ Guest post by Joe Pacheco…
How To Be Your Own Music Publicist: Communicate! [Cyber PR]
It is more possible than ever to be your own music publicist. Most of the old media gatekeepers have been replaced by opinion-setters that really matter – the fans. But being your own music publicist still requires a well executed plan. Here, Ariel Hyatt and her CyberPR team lay out…
Vinyl Sales Are Flattening, But Why?
The income boost that many artists and labels get from vinyl record sales is in danger of shrinking. This year vinyl sales grew just 2% compared to 12% in 2016, according to new data from Nielsen Music. ______________________________________________ Why are vinyl record sales flat? Have we just reached a saturation…
5 Ways Of Giving Back Through Music
The positive impact that music can have has by this point been widely acknowledged, but less often discussed are the ways in which people can give back through music that which they have gained from it. Here we look at five music-centric organizations which are always looking for extra help….
Transparency In The Music Licensing And Ownership Act – Doomsday Book Meets Unicorn [Chris Castle]
In this article, Chris Castle works to unpack a host of issues relating to the new Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act recently introduced to congress which would require music creators register their works in a cumbersome number of fields of data in order to ensure they can defend…
Jobs In Songs: A Lyrical Look At Top 10 Professions
While originality and inventiveness is frequently sought by songwriters, they often end up using repetitive themes, ideas, or even words. Here we look at a new study revealing the frequency of job titles as used in song lyrics. ___________________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 Most songwriters try…
How Congress Can Right Wrong For Music Released Pre-1972
While the vast majority of streams for pre-1972 recording do currently receive some form of royalty payout from Pandora, a new bill recently introduced and known as the CLASSICS Act would ensure a greater degree of equality for all recordings. __________________________ Guest post by Glenn Peoples, Music Insights and Analytics…
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
Our tips and suggestions for DIY and indie artists this week covered issues like how to manage your money well as a musician, how to make money with accumulated industry gear and skills, the best practices for using Facebook as a marketing tool in 2017, and more! Musicians Who Managed…