A little inside info for my music makers. I often get asked, “What exactly do I have to do to...
Band Management
Learn more about the music business and band management, including music licensing, booking your own DIY tour, music publishing, copyright law, music royalties, music promotion, music distribution and performing rights organizations.
What’s Really Behind the Music Catalog Buying Frenzy?
All of the music industry is wondering why these classic catalog artists (Dylan, Paul Simon, et...
How to Read the Fine Print and Get a Fair Advance Deal
Knowledge in Advance With all the legitimate criticism of record deals we’ve heard in recent...
How To Get Started with Content Marketing for Musicians
Many musicians focus solely on producing good music and promoting it as such. However, marketing is something that they should focus on as well. It gives them a great opportunity to connect with...
4 Pro Tips for Pressing Vinyl
This summer, Kindercore Vinyl opened our record pressing plant in Athens, Georgia with brand new, state-of-the-art WarmTone presses from Viryl Technologies. Since the mid-1990s, we have all worked...
Glossary of Common Insurance Terms for Musicians
As a responsible performing artist, you’ve made sure that your tour dates are booked, travel and lodging are taken care of and that you’re fully insured for that big gig. Right? No? Well, we’ve...
Feedbands: Where Cryptocurrency and Vinyl Collide
Music paired with streaming and crypto (crypto-currencies like Bitcoin, Ether etc.) are about to explode. We know of at least two “crypto streamers” that just launched last month, and we’ve...
2018: The Most Critical Year In Your Music Career
2018 will be the most important year in your musical career and you need to pay attention. It has nothing to do with your new release, or that mini-tour you booked. Nope, this is the nitty gritty,...
Common Exclusions From Entertainer Insurance Policies
OK, let’s address the elephant in the room. Insurance isn’t the coolest topic to discuss when it comes to your career. We get it. We’re sure you’re much more interested in articles on gear,...
A Beginner’s Guide to Musical Instrument Insurance
If you’re a working musician, you can’t afford to lose your instrument. Unfortunately, instrument theft does occur. Instruments can also be damaged. When this happens, raising the funds to buy a...
Choon: The Next-Generation Music Streamer for a Crypto World
No matter what your feelings are concerning music streaming vs. music purchasing, one thing is clear: music streaming is growing as a consumer product. It may or may not be good for music...
Music Promotion on Facebook – Is It Worth It?
What's the best way to promote your music on social media? And is Facebook, as a platform, a worthy advertising vehicle for your next music video? Let's explore... For brands, Facebook is arguably...
Is Bitcoin the Future of Music Purchasing or Just Hype?
I’m assuming you’ve heard of Bitcoin by now. For those who haven’t heard, here’s a quick primer. Bitcoin is one of many cryptocurrencies; others like Ether, Litecoin, and DASH, are the most...