How Scott Orr grew as an independent artist and launched a record label
In this edition of the Creative Cookbook, Canadian Musician Scott Orr, who was able to grow as an independent musician and launch a record label, shares with other artists how. Continue reading
3 ways most musicians waste time
As a band or artist, time is a highly coveted resource, and shouldn’t be squandered. Here, we look at three ways in which artists are using their time incorrectly. Guest. Continue reading
4 smart ways to invest in yourself as an independent musician
As a musician, there’s no better investment of your time and energy than you! Here, we look at four things you can do to properly invest in yourself as a. Continue reading
10 essential music promotion strategies
When it comes to making your new release a success, these ten promotional strategies are an absolute must for grabbing the attention of listeners and potential fans. Guest post by. Continue reading
Releasing an album in the streaming era
Although promoting an album in advance of its actual release remains an important part of your marketing strategy as an artist, the realities of the streaming economy mean an album. Continue reading
Use this release formula to get more people listening to your music
How and when artists release music has seen some significant transformations over the past few decades. In this piece we look at the best current formula to use in order. Continue reading
Get music heard: 5 areas to focus your marketing
With virtually every artist jockeying for the attention of potential listeners, strategically focusing your marketing efforts is critical to ensuring your music actually gets heard. Here, we look at five. Continue reading
When artist collaborations matter, how to make them happen
For newcomers and industry veterans alike, experimenting with collaboration can go a long way towards expanding your musical horizons and improving your abilities. Guest post by James Shotwell of Haulix. Continue reading
‘Where’s my money?’ songwriters, publishers ask MLC
Thanks to services claiming their safe harbor under the Music Modernization Act Title I giveaway, The Mechanical Licensing Collective recently came into $424,000,000, but has so far failed to disburse. Continue reading
Why songs today are shorter
While plus or minus three minutes was once the standard for recorded music, (owing in large part to radio play) the songs being released nowadays are much briefer, with many. Continue reading
