The Almighty Record Deal
Love it or hate it, a record deal is a big deal, and while it may only be words on a page, those words can ultimately make or break your. Continue reading
Rules For The High Road To Music Success
Long term planning and careful preparation goes a long way toward achieving success in music. Erin Frankenheimer, Manager, Entertainment Relations at TuneCore looks at three guideposts to help artists navigate. Continue reading
Jay-Z , Timbaland Sued Over 1990’s Copyright Infringements
Jay-Z and Timbaland are being sued by soul singer Ernie Hines for copyright infringement over the use of his 1970 single “Help Me Put Out the Flame (In My Heart)”. Continue reading
Sony/ATV, Music App Developer Gismart Ink Content Deal
Sony/ATV Music Publishing has signed a global content licensing deal with music app maker Gismart. Titles from music apps and games publisher have over 350 million downloads and 17 million. Continue reading
Which Merch Items Sell Best In Your Genre?
Selling merch is a great way for artists to pull in additional revenue while they're on the road, while simultaneously expanding their audience and growing their brand. But how do. Continue reading
No More Genres: Making Your Musical Niche Work For You
Yesterday, top music industry analyst Mark Mulligan wrote that Niche Is Music's New Mainstream. But how do you find your own unique niche and connect with what Mulligan calls "a. Continue reading
It’s No Longer A Major Label World
If there was still any doubt in your mind that you didn't need to be signed to a major label in order to succeed in the music industry, wonder no. Continue reading
5 Crowdfunding Myths Exposed
While many artists view crowdfunding as their ticket to music industry success, recent events like the PledgeMusic train wreck may have them second guessing the concept. That said, crowdfunding can. Continue reading
How To Prepare To Release New Music [Ariel Hyatt]
Many artists spend so much time and energy writing and recording their music, that they almost ignore the essential steps needed to prepare for and launch its release. Veteran music. Continue reading