Editor’s note – when we have the opportunity to shine a spotlight on a really cool label, we jump...
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.
Key Insurance Concepts for Musicians
When it comes to the new musical landscape we find ourselves in, insurance may not be top of mind...
The world is in chaos. Should you quit music?
[Ed note - how's THAT for clickbait?] "Heaven Shall Burn - Guitars Matthias Voigt" by scilla kim...
Guest Column: The Importance of Providing Musicians Supportive LGBTQ-Friendly Outlets
[Editor's note - as with all the articles in this month's social justice issue, the following is a first-hand essay from an active member of the indie music community. Their experiences and opinions...
Ask a Publicist: What Are the Top 5 Things Your Bands Have No Idea You Do?
This article originally appeared on Sonicbids.com. It has been re-posted here with permission. As publicists, we do a lot for bands besides pitching and securing interviews, reviews, and media...
The Reality of Being a Black Female Journalist in Today’s Music Industry
[Editor's note - as with all the articles in this month's social justice issue, the following is a first-hand essay. The author's experiences and opinions are her own, and we encourage you to join...
How to Book Gigs Between Your Gigs
How to Book Gigs Between Your Gigs Enter GigSalad: The Uber of the Booking World "I just don't need any more gigs." I've never heard that sentiment. Ever. Even in the days when I was playing 250...
Bands, Here Are 3 Reasons Sync Reps Are Ignoring Your Tracks
3 Reasons Sync Reps Are Ignoring Your Tracks If you’ve been trying to get Master/Sync licenses (Syncs) for your music to be used in advertising, games, movies, etc., you’ve probably been dealing...
5 Takeaways from CD Baby’s DIY Musicians Conference
5 Takeaways from CD Baby’s DIY Musicians Conference Answering to years of popular demand, CD Baby hosted its first ever DIY Musicians Conference in Chicago from October 24-25. Over a thousand...
It Happened to Me: The Record Label I Was Signed to Went Under
Signing a deal with a record label is often thought of as not just a major step in an artist's career, but a signifier that all the hard work that's been put in has paid off. To put it another way,...
Meet MixRadio: Your Indie-Friendly Global Music Streamer
[Editor's note - you can now stream a special Performer playlist on MixRadio, featuring great indie tracks from the past 5 years. Download the app and head to "Mixes" to check it out now] While...
You’re Not a Sellout: Why Independent Artists Should Advertise
I cringe a little bit inside when I hear people say, "Good music will get found." Who knows how or where this myth got started, but even to this day it's prevalent...VERY prevalent. I suspect it has...
Meet Chicago’s New Music Relationship Factory
Fort Knox Studios and 2112: Meet Chicago’s New Music Relationship Factory It’s Monday at the 2112 Music Incubator in Chicago’s Fort Knox Studios, and the place is absolutely packed. 2112 director...