Since American Idol star and YouTube sensation Taryn Southern started composing music with AI in...
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.
Spring Cleaning For Musicians: 2020 Edition
Well, here we are with some time on our hands. Don’t worry, I’m not going to talk about the “V”...
Qobuz expands “Gimme Shelter” program to include streaming revenues
Qobuz, the music service with the world’s largest HD music catalog, is expanding its “Gimme...
SPECIAL REPORT: Addiction and Treatment Options Designed for Musicians
“Creativity may be different after recovery, but it will not disappear.” Ozzy Osbourne, Kurt Cobain, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jerry Garcia, Ray Charles, Johnny Cash; this is an impressive list of...
If You Only Have $100 to Spend on Marketing Your Music, Here’s What to Do
*This article was originally posted at Sonicbids.com. It has been republished here with permission. Your band is an investment. You've probably already spent hundreds or thousands of dollars on...
Dept. of Transportation Issues Final Rule On Air Travel with Musical Instruments
The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued a final rule to implement section 403 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, which requires that U.S. airlines accept musical instruments...
Understanding Artist Management Agreements: What Does (and Doesn’t) a Manager Do?
This article originally appeared on Sonicbids.com - it has been republished here with permission. The artist management agreement is the deal that you, the artist, enter into with a personal...
5 Not-So-Obvious Revenue Tips For Musicians (UPDATED)
You've probably seen many lists outlining revenue opportunities. Here's a little twist on not just learning what they are, but also how to utilize them. We present: 5 Not-So-Obvious Revenue Tips For...
5 Crowdfunding Rewards Proven to Work for Indie Musicians
A version of this article originally appeared on Sonicbids.com - republished here with permission. You're an artist, you need money, and you want to attempt to generate those funds via an engaging...
Songza vs. 8tracks: Which is Better for Gaining New Fans?
Music streaming has become increasingly popular over the years with services such as Spotify,Pandora, and iTunes dominating the market. Music playlist sites are also becoming more popular, offering...
DIY Guide to Screen Printing For Musicians
Spending too much on promo items for your band? You want the freedom to focus on your band without going broke in the process. Well, here’s a way to kill two birds with one proverbial stone; start...
12 Things You Didn’t Know About Music Publicists
Music publicists are a special breed. You may think you know everything there is to know about us, but until you've been a publicist, you have only a surface understanding about who we are and what...
Four Ways For Every Band to Keep Bootleggers at Bay
Bootleggers Beware: Your Band’s Guide to Slaying Counterfeiters MERCHANDISING HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER. Online resources have made the process of designing and manufacturing t-shirts, stickers,...