In response to the coronavirus pandemic and its devastating effect on the artistic community, the...
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.
Audio-Technica Offers Work-from-Home Solutions for Audio Professionals
Working from home has become the new normal for many. It can require some adjustment but can be...
HARMAN Professional Solutions Announces Free HARMAN Pro University Learning Sessions
Learning Sessions includes the Live Workshop Series that provides free on-demand and...
Go Inside The World of Composing For The Hottest Film Trailers & Video Games
An interview with audiomachine’s Paul Dinletir There’s a fairly new genre of music that you need to know about. It’s called “Epic,” and it is primarily being used in movie trailers, identity...
14 Ways to Make Money From One Song
As with any business, your products and services (whether they be your recordings, tours, merch, or anything else) are the stars of the show. They generate revenue and keep your music career afloat....
Legal Pad: Tax Tips for Musicians
Maximize Your Band’s Income Tax Deductions EVERY YEAR, YOU SPEND CONSIDERABLE AMOUNTS OF MONEY ADVANCING YOUR CAREER. From gear to travel expenses to promotional materials, your annual...
Why Twitter Should Not Be the New Press Release
Twitter is a critically important social media tool for every band. If you're not using it, you're missing out. Twitter is fast, efficient, and gets the point across in 140-character transmissions....
Taylor Swift, Spotify and the Musical Food Chain Myth
I cannot tell you how happy I am that the conversation about Taylor Swift and Spotify is happening. Maybe people will start listening to what independent artists like me and my peers have been...
Ditch the CD and go USB: Tips for DIY Physical/Digital Hybrid Releases
Let’s face it, the game done changed: Nobody expects to pay for music anymore, and if you want people to buy your stuff, you better...
How to Pitch Your Band When You Can’t Afford PR
As my recent "Ask a Publicist" article explained, having a publicist is an essential tool for your band's growth and success. But not every band can afford the spend, depending on where they are in...
5 Ways To Optimize Your Band’s Email Newsletter
With a multitude of new ways to engage your fanbase online, it’s easy to forget about the most effective tool you have at your disposal – good old-fashioned email. While it may not be as sexy as...
6 Rules For Not Pissing Off Music Supervisors
I'm writing from the beautiful Hyatt in Los Angeles while finishing up details on a music supervision project for a film. This one was a beast. Over 30 cues (and six original compositions), in...
What do local artists REALLY think of Asbury Park?
Situated along New Jersey’s shoreline, Asbury Park often gets overshadowed by the Garden State’s more refined coastal communities. But when it comes to music history and being a destination for...