As with many high-stress creative industries, burnout plagues the music business, and has brought down many an aspiring young artist – but it doesn’t have to be that way! Here we look at how to avoid fizzling out and giving up. _______________________________ Guest post by James Shotwell of Haulix Burnout…
Category archives: Publishing & Songwriting
Live Show Set List Submission: Are You Getting All Your Royalty Money?
As a songwriter, having your songs performed in public presents an opportunity for you to collect royalty money, a valuable source of income. But how can you be sure you’re getting what you are entitled to? _______________________________ Guest post by Amanda Colleen Williams of Songpreneurs "My cowriter says he’s submitting…
Victory In Europe: Two Year War Over Copyright Directive Has Begun
With the passage of new copyright legislation in Europe, many are assuming that Big Tech will finally be held accountable to the new laws, but Chris Castle takes a somewhat different view, predicting a two-year copyright war is just heating up. _____________________________ Guest post by Chris Castle of Music Technology…
Ramones Lyrics, Music Industry Metrics [Glenn Peoples]
As profitability returns to the recorded music industry, Glenn Peoples found some unexpected wisdom from one of the world’s greatest punk outfits, The Ramones. He draws lessons from the punk pioneers on how to navigate and understand music’s new and complex landscape ____________________________ Guest post by Glenn Peoples from Medium…
8 Surprising Statistics Shaping The Music Industry
Brant David McLaughlin of Music Industry Insights breaks down eight music industry statistics, revealing some unexpected areas of growth, as well as. some indicators as to where the industry as a whole might be headed moving forward. ______________________________ Guest post by Brant David McLaughlin from the MidemBlog Across this last…
BUSINESS OF INDIE: Beggars Expands in US • Oh Boy Signs Waldon • Daptone’s 100th • Verve Promotes • More
In this week’s Business Of Indie, Beggars Music Group expands US operations, John Prines Oh Boy Records signs Kelsey Waldon. Daptone releases 100th 45, Verve label group promotes execs and more. Like Hypebot’s More News section, The Business Of Indie is nestled under its own Indie tab at the top…
Indie Artists Alexis Saski Writes Her Own Future
In this piece, Dave Deals walks us through how Nashville artist Alexis Saski risked it all by turning her back on a compromising label to pursue an independent music career – with incredible results! ______________________________ Guest post by Dave Deal of Superhype Blog What would you do if you were…
Tencent Music Requires You Pay To Stream Current Music – Will This Catch On?
In an effort to increase its profitability, Chinese streaming giant Tencent has begun experimenting with limiting the amount of current hit music which its customers can access for free. Given the mixed results windowing saw in the US however, it remains to be seen whether this trend will catch on….
Top Playlist Curator Shares #1 Mistake That Artists Make Pitching Their Music
As playlists popularity continues to grow, being able to successfully pitch music to playlists becomes more important, as well. Here, a sought-after rock playlist curator explains the number one mistake artists make when pitching their music. _______________________________ Guest post by James Shotwell of Haulix One of the most sought-after rock…
QUICK HITS: Verve • Downtown Music • Dubset + Pioneer • SNG Music • UTA Adds Sean Hill
UMG’s Verve Label Group has promoted two of its senior executives. Jamie Krents has been named executive vice president, Verve and Impulse!, and Dahlia Ambach Caplin has been named senior vice president of artist & repertoire for Verve and Impulse!. • Downtown Music Publishing has promoted Roberto Neri to Executive…