Originally, I planned to be on an April 20th plane to Seattle to start the ‘Duality Tour,’ the...
Band Management
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Amazing Radio and The Return of CMJ?
An Interview with CEO Andy Zicklin In a world where we are encouraged to pick the music we listen...
Music Will Survive COVID-19
Everyone I talk to in the music industry these days is truly uncertain about the near-term future...
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...
4 Tips to Maximize Online Songwriting Collaboration
BUILD RELATIONSHIPS Nothing can ever replace the magic of meeting face-to-face with fellow musicians in the studio to write or record, but the power of the Internet and modern music technology has...
Lip Sync Music Shares the Ins & Outs of Sync Licensing
The Filthy Love Affair Between Art & Commerce Lauren Harman, CEO of Lip Sync Music, Shares the Ins & Outs of Sync Licensing WHAT WE DO Lip Sync represents music for...
How to Engage Fans to Power Your Tour With Mobile Tech
Book More Effectively & Mitigate Road Risks With Free App Fanflex Touring is hard, always has been. There’s the constant scheduling with booking agents, clubs that want to ram a mid-week...
5 Smart Money-Saving Tips for Musicians on a Tight Budget
So much of our focus as professional musicians comes down to making money, since it can be such a difficult thing to do at times. However, you might get just as close to financial security if you...
5 Practical DIY Film Tips For Musicians
These days being in a band is about way more than just playing music. We're learning how to record ourselves, program lights, take pictures and of course, make videos. I've always produced...