Music Industry

Discover the secrets of our Custom Backing Tracks

Unless you are a professional musician who is used to intricate mixing software, the Karaoke Version <b>Custom Backing Track</b> may be a bit daunting at …

How To Accommodate Fans At An Outdoor Music Festival

Outdoor music festivals can be amazing experiences for people who adore great tunes. If you’re a fan of live music, good energy, and joy, you’re …

4 Tips To Moving Your Band's Equipment To A New Storage Location

Band equipment can take up a large amount of space, and you understandably may not have a suitable amount of space in your home for all of your gear. …

How To Get Into Vinyl On A Tight Budget

Collecting and listening to vinyl can be a delightful hobby for music enthusiasts from all walks of the industry, but the nature of the medium can …

Top 10 Online Resources For Female Musicians

<i>Guest post by Bree Noble. This article originally appeared on Soundfly’s Flypaper.</i>Since 2007, I have been a champion for female musicians. It all …

5 Mistakes You Should Avoid As A Member Of Your Local Music Scene

Contributing to your local scene is important to building your fanbase and growing your success, however as with so many aspects of the music …

Can You Identify The Types Of Music Fans?

Bobby Owsinski looks at the importance of differentiating between types of fans, and how a failure to do so will constrict and slow your ability to …

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Expert advice from musicians

French novelist Georges Courteline wrote, "Beware of advice, but follow good examples." We'd be tempted to add that if good examples give good …

Brand Sponsorships, Endorsements Agreements For Artists [Part 2]

<i>Guest post by Justin M. Jacobson, Esq from the TuneCore Blog</i><p><i>This is the second installment in a two-part series. Read PART 1 here.</i><p>In addition to the …

Brand Sponsorships, Endorsements Agreements For Artists [Part 1]

As the music business has developed and changed, the income earned by bands and artists as a result of brand sponsorships and endorsements has, for …

Why Every Indie Musician Needs A Soundperson

You can be the most skilled musician in the world, but when it comes to performing live every artist is at the mercy of the sound technicians. Here …

What To Consider When Building Your Band's Website

Having a solid web presence is essential to being successful as a musician in 2018, and a website is a key part of this. Here we look at several …

Complete Facebook Event Strategy To Sell Out Your Next Show

While most artists are likely using Facebook in some capacity to promote their show or event, a few half-hearted posts aren't going to cut it. Here …

7 Reasons You Aren't Getting the Gig

Image via ShutterstockGigs are the lifeblood of any artist – they get fans, help sell merch, and (hopefully) help make some real money. But here you …

How to NOT lose your voice on tour!

“So, did you lose your voice on tour?!”My music-store-owner friend, a passionate music enthusiast, was excitedly grilling me about my thirteen-night …

Musician's Guide To Getting Endorsements

Getting an endorsement as a musician can do a lot for advancing your career, but making it happen has changed a lot over the years. Here we look at …

How To Guide For Cover Art On Spotify, Streaming Services

While cover art no longer carries quite the same weight as it once did (with music less often purchased as a physical product) it remains an …

Non-Traditional Methods For Sharing Your Music Online In 2018

Given the high volume of music being churned out these days, it can be easy to get lost in the crowd on platforms like SoundCloud or Spotify, …

The Legal Side Of Touring

While the financial and practical difficulties surrounding touring (particularly for those bands just starting out) have long been established, less …

Spotify Launches 'The Game Plan' Video Series For Artists

After noticing that many of its artists weren't utilizing the streaming platform's full potential, Spotify has a launched a new series of helpful …

5 Reasons To Release Your Music On Vinyl

While it would have been hard to believe a decade ago, vinyl is back on the charts as a medium of music consumption. In this piece we look at the …

How to write a perfect welcome email (and why it matters)

Email marketing for musicians: What makes a good welcome email?A welcome email is the message that you set your email program to send out …

What To Do If A Band's Name Is Similar To Yours

The music industry is fraught with trademark disputes, and any artist would be well advised to take steps to avoid such infringement conflicts before …

Video Marketing In 2018: Artist's Guide

The stats on video clearly demonstrate that it's one of the best ways for artists to both engage with their audience and spread their message. Here …

How To Submit Music To Radio Made Simple

<i>Guest post by D. Grant Smith of the Symphonic Blog</i><p>Music submissions for radio can be simple or they can seem impossible. What’s your experience …

Top 5 Side Jobs For Musicians

Earning a living from music alone is no easy task, but can be done, particularly if you're willing to get your musical fingers in a few different …

How To Give Your Album The Perfect Flow

You’re done your album mixing and you’re almost ready for album mastering. All that’s left now is to arrange your song order just right.<p>When all is …

Build Your Tribe, Find Your Superfans: A Musician's Guide

While having quality music is certainly an important part of finding success in the music industry, perhaps more important, particularly when it …