Following its explosion in popularity, podcasting has established itself as a lead player in the audio renaissance. But can this platform continue to keep growing? Low barriers to entry have led to a crowded content field, leaving some in the industry concerned about its future. ______________________________ Guest post by Fred…
Category archives: Publishing & Songwriting
Fans Want To Understand An Artist’s Creative Process
What we consume as the final product of an artist’s creative effort typically fails to communicate the process and often struggle that goes into it. Here we explore the value of sharing the creative process, and how it helps fans gain greater understanding of not just the music, but the…
How Many Songwriters Does It Take To Write A Hit? 9.1
While the process of group-writing a song is not a new concept, a recent look at the Top Ten hits suggests that having more songwriters involved in the creation of a song can improve its chances of topping the charts. ___________________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 When…
6 Songwriters Hall Of Fame 2019 Inductees Named
The Songwriters Hall of Fame will induct six new honorees at its 50th Annual Awards Dinner. The star-studded event is slated for Thursday, June 13, 2019 in New York City. Dallas Austin, Missy Elliott, Tom T. Hall, John Prine, Jack Tempchin & Yusuf / Cat Stevens were names in the…
Notorious Q4 Release Date: Myth Or Fact?
In the music business, grizzled industry veterans and young up-and-coming indie stars agree with the Q4 adage that, when it comes to releasing music, it’s best to wait until the New Year is under way. But in an ever-changing industry, does this theory hold up? _________________________ Guest post from AWAL…
Black Music Execs Are Finally Rising Faster
Black music industry executives are rising faster in 2019, according to Billboard Magazine. “We need to fight for our seat at the table,” one major label senior VP told Billboard’s Gail Mitchell. Over the past eight months, some 20 seats were added to that top executive table. “If you think…
Goal Setting Guide: How To Kick Off 2019 Right
A new year means a new opportunity to take your budding music career to the next level! One of the best ways to ensure you start things off right, is to establish goals from the outset. Here we look at how to do this most effectively. ____________________________________ Guest post by…
Data Trends and The Songwriter [Songtrust Report]
The end of another year means it’s time for data analysis, which is just what the good people at Songtrust have done. They’ve analyzed down a number of data sources from that past year to help songwriters make smarter business decisions and bring in greater profits in 2019. ________________________________ From…
Live Nation Music Industry Scholarships Now Accepting 2019 Applicants
Working with Live Nation, the Music Forward Foundation is opening up it’s 2019 Live Nation US Concerts Scholarship program, giving three lucky recipients $30k with which to pursue their careers in the music industry. ______________________ via Celebrity Access In partnership with Live Nation, Music Forward Foundation has opened the window…
50% Of New Guitars Sold To Young Women
The gender has been a significant issue in the music industry for a number of years, with women often getting marginalized or in other ways receiving the short end of the stick. A positive indicator that change is finally coming however, reveals that half of the guitars sold in the…