As an independent artist, how do I know if I'm ready to seek investment? While not all...
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.
Top 5 ways to build your fanbase before your next music release
As hard as it is to write a hit song, sometimes it feels like the hardest part is getting people...
Get to Know Telos Tapes: The Cassette-Only Indie Label
Editor’s note – when we have the opportunity to shine a spotlight on a really cool label, we jump...
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...
Bands, Know Your Data! Or, How Not To Botch an A&R Meeting
A First-Hand Account by Matt Urmy, CEO of Artist Growth Looking back, the outcome of our final meeting could have easily been predicted. However, at the time, I was completely disappointed. Our...
Upstart Gigmor Looks to Become Tinder for Musicians
Upstart Looks to Become Tinder for Musicians Get to Know David Baird, Gigmor CEO We recently sat down with Gigmor CEO David Baird to discuss the impact of merging music and technology, and how his...
Become a Moneymaking Juggernaut with Busker’s Direct-to-Fan Approach
Meet Busker, The Online Tip Jar (Not to Mention a Novel Approach to Direct-to-Fan Engagement) We’ve all seen musicians on the streets playing their hearts out to passersby, an open guitar case...
4 Things Every Musician Needs to Know About Band Member Agreements
When the Band Stops Playing The importance of having a band member agreement before the opening act. So, you and your buddies have formed a band. You’re stoked to play and chase that record deal. ...
3 Ways to Make a Living In-Between Music Releases
Three Ways to Make a Living In-Between Music Releases Much has been written about direct-to-fan (DTF) funding platforms as an alternative to traditional financing for albums, tours, or videos. The...