Here Nick Susi further explores the impact which streaming culture will have on creators, managers, and others involved in the music business, particularly as the lowered barrier of entry has increased the volume of songs and artists crowding the industry. ______________________________ Guest post by Nick Susi, creative strategist in music…
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Rudy Sarzo On Being A Hired Gun [INTERVIEW]
A professional recording and performing artist Rudy Sarzo has had a lengthy career of performing across the world with Ozzy Osbourne, Quiet Riot, Dio and others. Here he reflects on the many changes that have taken place in the music industry and offers advice to other performers in the business….
How DJ Khaled Uses Visual Storytelling to Sell His “Keys”
Although retail sales of music have undoubtedly declined over the years, album art remains important as it offers fans a visual touch point. Here we examine how DJ Khaled uses visual mediums such as his album cover to help sell his ubiquitous ‘keys’. ________________________ Guest Post by David Deal on…
How To Release An Album – The Definitive Checklist
For almost any musician, releasing new music is essential to maintaining a career in music, but doing so correctly is important to said release being a success, and neglecting key administrative steps diminish the potential success of any release. ________________________ This is a guest post from Nick Rubright, the founder…
Facebook Is Searching For In-House Composer
Facebook’s hiring of an in-house composer raises some interesting questions about where the company might be headed in 2017, and if this could potentially be the year when the company finally puts in place some kind of content ID system, allowing creators to finally be compensated when their work is…
Your Marketing Resolutions For 2017: COLLECT
Here the FanBridge Team offers some advice on how to start off 2017 right by improving your mailing list by collecting more email subscribers and increasing the number of active fans regularly receiving your emails. _____________________________ Guest Post by Team FanBridge It’s a new year! Which certainly means one thing:…
8 Rules You Need To Know To Get Songs Placed In Film And TV
For a songwriter and musician whose primary career goal is TV/film licensing, carefully planning out your songs in advance, and following a specific set or rules when submitting them can greatly increase the likelihood of the song actually being used. _______________________________ In this latest piece of DIY advice on MusicThinkTank,…
Ed Sheeran + Snapchat = 21st Century Radio
While traditional distribution techniques are no longer as effective as they once were, innovative artists like Ed Sheeran have taken to using services like Snapchat to distribute and promote their music to the masses. ___________________________ Guest post by David J. Deal of Superhype The phrase “music distribution” sounds boring. And…
James McMurtry On State of Texas, State Of The Music Business Plus The Digital Tip Jar [INTERVIEW]
In this interview Brad Auerbach speaking with singer-songwriter and proud Austin resident James McMurtry about the rapid evolution of the music industry, and his thoughts on digital "tip jar" and artistic philanthropy in general. ______________________ Guest post by Brad Auerbach on Forbes James McMurtry is one of America’s songwriting treasures….
Artist vs. Songs: Building An Identity In The Streaming Era
As 2016 drew to a close, much of the industry animosity targeted at streaming seems to have been replaced with a largely favorable outlook. Here Nick Susi examines the state streaming today and what its long-term impact might be. ___________________________ Guest Post by Nick Susi, creative strategist in music &…