BACK TO BASICS: COPYRIGHT(S)
Many DIY artists deal with the challenge of understanding the various aspects of the music industry. One of the more complex parts of the music industry is understanding contracts and. Continue reading
The Real Reason SOPA Didn’t Pass: Marketing
Last Wednesday, several major websites (Wikipedia, Reddit, Mozilla, WordPress) blacked out to protest SOPA and PIPA. These two controversial bills were proposed to fight online trafficking in copyrighted intellectual property. Continue reading
Sampling – A Cautionary Tale
There have been various lawsuits against stars like Beyonce and Joe Jonas because they are alleged to have copied others’ music videos. On Music Think Tank, former music lawyer, Ian. Continue reading
MTT Weekly Recap: So, You Want a Label Contract?
Where The Music Industry Thinks Out Loud Ariel Hyatt: Musician's Arsenal: Killer Apps, Tools & Sites – Limelight Apryl Peredo: So, You Want a Label Contract? IndieAmbassador.com: Buzz: Creative Merchandising. Continue reading
Musician’s Arsenal: Killer Apps, Tools & Sites – Limelight
Happy Labor Day Monday! Music Think Tank starts this week off with Ariel Hyatt’s post on Limelight. Many artists play cover songs to increase traffic to their YouTube accounts and. Continue reading
MTT Weekly Recap: Celebrating Derek Sivers’ New Book
Where The Music Industry Thinks Out Loud Don Austin: Why the Confusion? It Has Always Been About the Business Blake Easter: What are you waiting for? Wicked D Harrison: Online. Continue reading
Online Music Licensing Resources
Artists are always looking to get more people to listen to their music. One way to get more exposure is through licensing your music for TV, film, advertising, etc. What. Continue reading