As hard as it is to write a hit song, sometimes it feels like the hardest part is getting people...
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.
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...
Key Insurance Concepts for Musicians
When it comes to the new musical landscape we find ourselves in, insurance may not be top of mind...
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...
Let’s Have an Honest Talk About the Indie Artist Hustle
Whether you're a local artist, up-and-coming producer, DJ, talent manager, or prefer to be called something ridiculous like "a creative force," we can all agree on one thing: it's hard out here for...
How to Target Radio Stations That Will Actually Play Your Music
If you've been following the Sonicbids blog, you already know the three things you need to be "radio ready." But after you've met those prerequisites, how do you determine which stations or music...
The State of Digital Music Piracy: An Infographic
Digital media piracy is on the rise (duh!). New tools are being introduced making it easier than ever to gain access to pirated movies, music, ebooks, and more. In 2014 alone, it's estimated that...