Category archives: D.I.Y.

Streaming Revenue Could Surpass Live Income For Many Artists, says Mark Mulligan

"Do not assume that we have arrived at your destination," writes music industry analyst Mark Mulligan, referring to live music rather than recordings as the primary income driver for most musicians and the industry. "Add together all the pieces and you start to create an environment in which artists can…

What Unsigned Bands Can Learn From Disney

Here we look at what artists looking to make it in the music industry can learn from a solidly established corporate behemoth like Disney, and how Disney’s ability to tell and re-tell a story in a way that is compelling to, and brings in a new audience can be applied…

Why You Need To Treat A Band Like A Startup

Here John O’Connor explores the parallels between a startup and a band in its infancy, explaining why many of the same principles which govern a successful startup and allow it successfully get off the ground can be applied with equal success to a band. _________________________ Guest post by John O’Connor…

SoundExchange Royalties: The Producer’s Cut

Attorney and artists advocate Chris Castle lays out how SoundExchange deals with royalties due to the producers of the sound recordings to which they hold the rights, and how their share is calculated and paid. ____________________ Guest post by Chris Castle of Music Technology Policy We often get questions about…

6 Ways To Speed Up The Songwriting Process

Songwriting can often be a lengthy process, something which is frequently due not to a lack of talent, but simply limited musical knowledge. Here we look at six ways in which musicians can expedite the songwriting process in a way that avoids cutting corners and compromising the product. _______________________________ Guest…

A2IM Declares June ‘Independent’s Month’ To Celebrate Indie Music

The Association of Independent Music (A2IM) has declared June 5th through July 5th, Independents’ Month "to shine a spotlight on the labels and artists who blaze trails beyond the roads built by the gatekeepers of the music industry." ______________________________________ Music retailers, distributors, music streamers and media outlets are joining together…

Understanding The Importance Of Fan Interaction

Interactions between fans and musicians can be a major contributing factor in making or breaking an artist’s career success. As technology has evolved and the importance of social media has increased, the fan demand for artist interactions has grown, and cultivating a strong social media presence has become more important…

Two U.S. Senators Ask SXSW To Leave Texas In Protest Of Anti-Immigration Laws

Two U.S. Senators have called on the organizers of South by Southwest (SXSW) to relocate the annual conference and festival out of Texas until President Trump’s anti-immigrant SB4 law is repealed or overturned by the courts. ____________________________________ In a letter to Roland Swenson, the CEO of SXSW, two Latino U.S….

DistroKid Adds Vault: Free, Unlimited Audio File Backups For Musicians

Upstart digital music distributor DistroKid has launched Vault, offering unlimited free audio file backups to its users. The Vault provides backups and downloads of all uploads, including the 1.5 million tracks already uploaded to DistroKid. DistroKid already redundantly stores all tracks across multiple data centers using the highest grade of…