Indie Music Profile: Songtrust
Music rights and royalty platform Songtrust is profiled in this latest edition of A2IM profiles of businesses serving the independent music community By Songtrust from A2IM. Without songwriters, there is. Continue reading
Are music magazines dead? Print magazines’ demise explained
As more and more music magazines either switch to a digital exclusive model or shut their doors altogether, we’re digging into what led to the demise of the music magazine.. Continue reading
Radio pays labels, artists 2X what it pays songwriters, publishers [NMPA’s David Israelite]
David Israelite, the President & CEO of the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) details radio’s broken payment system which devalues songwriters and publishers. “Record labels and recording artists collect twice as. Continue reading
6 types of record label contracts
The legal aspects of the music industry can often be difficult to fully understand, particularly where contracts are concerned. Here, we explain what the six main types of record label. Continue reading
6 things to do after you sign with Symphonic (or any other music distributor)
Randi Zimmerman of Symphonic shares a checklist that the indie music distributor has created for new clients that can serve as a roadmap for any artist using almost any distributor.. Continue reading
Guide to self-publishing your own music
Although not for everyone, self-publishing your music brings with it a number of perks, giving you full control of where and how your music is used. Here, we break down. Continue reading
How I made $300 off music in one hour [Case Study]
In a world where live shows are still tenuous and streaming revenues are often pitiably small, artists are always looking for ways to earn extra income from their music. In. Continue reading
Guide to setting up a publishing company with your PRO
As an independent songwriter setting up a publishing company through a Performing Rights Organization is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your songs. Guest post by Dan. Continue reading
Marketing music: Why is it so important?
No matter how much time and energy you sink into recording your music, releasing it without putting any effort into marketing will ultimately end in disappointment. Here we explore the. Continue reading