Living as we now are in the digital age, it has become increasingly important for artists to attach metadata to their work, and by doing so providing key information like artist name, copyright holders, and contact info. Here we break down the fairly straightforward process of attaching this info to…
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Apple Hi-Res Streaming Has Arrived With Apple Digital Masters
After sitting on a stockpile of high-resolution audio masters for a while now, Apple has finally decided to launch its often rumored hi-res streaming service, joining the ranks of other platforms like TIDAL and Deezer, who also provide this premium quality tier. ______________________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music…
Martin Guitar Joins D’Addario’s Playback String Recycling
Martin Guitar has joined D’Addario’s Playback string recycling program. D’Addario developed the program as a means to recycle guitar and orchestral strings which are not accepted through most local recycling programs. With over 3.9 million strings recycled to date, Playback has been widely successful, offering local string recycling centers at…
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This Week In Music Commentary
This commentary from inside the music business offered us thoughts and opinions on why it is that Tencent wants such a large stake in UMG, the reason Flow Festival is asking its artists to take a stand for the environment, and what it’s like be pressing vinyl in 2019. Payola…
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music
In our tips and advice section this week, we offered independent artists wise counsel on maintaining the fans you made on your last tour, how to get a major financial loan as a songwriter, some of the most beautiful music residencies in North American (and how you can apply for…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Touring Health Tips • Not All About The Artist • Songs About Writing Songs • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, our contributors shared articles on taking preventative steps to preserve your physical and mental health on the road, why music isn’t all about the artist, how songs about songwriting can help fuel the creative process, and more. Dan Matthews | Preventative Health Tips For Musicians On…
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In our weekly flip back through the past seven days of music industry news, we check back in on Apple Music for Artists emerging from its beta stage, the indictment of eighteen parties connected with indie label Fast Cash Boyz by a grand jury, the ongoing issue of country radio’s…
A Music Release Strategy For Filling Your Yearly Calendar
Your music release strategy and your social media strategy must go hand in hand, and artists should establish a schedule whereby their fans are engaged and entertained enough by the artist’s online presence throughout the year that they are left eagerly anticipating new content, whether it’s music or merch. ___________________________________…
You Have To Be There: 10 Essential Music Business Conferences For 2019
While early season festivals like SXSW tend to get the most airtime, the second half of the year is chock full with a variety of incredible conferences for those steeped in major music industry happenings. Here Angela Mastrogiacomo looks at ten that are essential to attend. ________________________ Guest post by…