Owing to the complex and hectic nature of the music business, virtual assistants are a perfect fit for the music industry, whether you’re an artist, producer, or manager, virtual assistants can do wonders when it comes to assisting with anything from touring logistics to PR management. ______________________ Guest post by…
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The 5 Steps To Getting “Gig Ready”
Getting hired to play a cover gig with a band can be a great way to get out there an make some extra money, but gigs of this nature often provide little time for getting ready. Here we look at how to make the most of what little preparation time…
THU. BRIEF: UTA Hacked • UK Music Biz +5%, Sweden +6% • Spotify To Apple Watch • StubHub Gets Social • More
THURSDAY 4.13.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Recorded music industry growth fueled by streaming is truly an international phenomenon. Updated continuously under our More News tab
The Value Of Authenticity: An Artist’s Take
Here Ellery Bonham, also known by her performing name EZA discusses the importance of authenticity in the music industry, and the challenge of finding a balance between creative vulnerability and work ethic and business sense. _________________________ Guest post by Ellery Bonham of TuneCore [Editors Note: This is a guest blog…
Squeeze To Please: The Basics Of Compression In Audio
Although recorded music production is often treated as one broad discipline, there are a number of discrete processes within that discipline which require a specific type of knowledge. Here we look at the use of compression and limiting, one of the more treacherous aspects of recording and mixing. __________________________ Guest…
Would You Pull Your Music Off The Radio?
In an effort to correct the fact that artists haven’t been properly compensated for having their songs played on the air the new bipartisan PROMOTE bill would give artists and labels the option to pull their music from broadcast radio. ____________________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 Almost…
5 Reasons To Consider Getting A Music Degree
While many musicians may already be skilled in their trade and less than keen to fork over the necessary money for a music degree, earning one still has many advantages, whether it’s the opportunity to earn more money, or simply the deeper understanding that a close study of music imparts….
TUE. BRIEF: Jay Z Back On Apple • Spotify Glitch Impacts Styles’ Debut • Canadian PROs Merge • More
TUESDAY 4.11.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Hey Jay Z, you’re usually such a smart operator. Whatup? Updated continuously under our More News tab
Why You Need To Be As Active On Spotify As You Are On Facebook
While most musicians now realize that maintaining an effective artist presence on Facebook requires daily maintenance, the may not know that the same is true of Spotify. Here we go over ten easy steps that can do wonders for the growth of your presence on Spotify. _____________________ Guest post by…
Two Words That No Music Supervisor Wants To Hear On Monday Morning
In this piece, Soundlounge CEO Ruth Simmons explains why hearing the two words ‘Soundalike’ and ‘Musicologist’ from now fills her with dread, and can often lead down a dangerously litigious path. ________________________ Guest post by Ruth Simmons of Synchblog ‘Soundalike’ and ‘Musicologist’. Two words that, as a Music Supervisor, generally…