The music industry today operates very differently than it did 20 years ago, and our expectaations around success have to operate differently too.
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You Can Make a Professional Song with $0
Think you can make a hit track on a budget of… nothing? We know you can. Here’s what you’re going to need to make it happen.
Know Your Rights: A Simple Guide to Digital Royalties
We asked our friends over at TuneCore to write up a simple guide to digital royalties, so musicians can start collecting the royalties they’re due.
How to Use Next Big Sound to Grow Your Fanbase
We’re all about the data analytics-powered insight that Next Big Sound provides. Here are some strategies to making the most out of their metrics.
How to Use Spotify’s Pre-Save in Your Next Album Release
One of the best ways to build buzz around an upcoming release is to use Spotify’s new pre-save function. Here’s how to get the most out of it!
What You Should Be Doing to Market Your Next Album or Single Release
Alright, you’ve finished your latest musical project, and it rocks! Now, how do you market it so that it satisfies old fans and tantalizes new ones?
5 Great Online Resources to Help Release Your Next Album
Anyone can release an album, but can you put the work in to make sure your album gets heard by a wide audience? Here are some tools to help you get there!
Streaming for Musicians: The Data That Matters Most
Sure, watching your play count and “likes” totals go up feels good, but how do you analyze how and why they went up so you can create meaningful progress?
How Is Playlist Culture Affecting Our Listening Choices? A New York City Experiment
I spent a day in Union Square, New York City, asking passersby what they’re listening to and how they discovered it, and learned a lot about myself.
How YouTube Music Aims to Strengthen the Artist-Fan Relationship
Is YouTube Music poised to help, hurt or completely take over the music streaming industry? Find out more about how it works here.