A free way to create eye-catching cover art for all your releases. One of the most common places artists get stuck when signing up music for distribution is the cover … Continue reading
Releasing Music
Releasing music is complicated. Get important tips and updates on how to make your songs available to fans in the age of streaming digital music. Information about the world’s most popular platforms, how to access them, and how to work with DSPs like Spotify, Apple Music, and more properly.
What is a single?
The single is the oldest format in recorded music. We review its history from analog to digital and how it has changed (and stayed the same) through the years. Continue reading
Seven reasons to release a single
The streaming era is driven by singles, which means you should be releasing standalone tracks. But let me clarify something upfront: Albums are still important. The album format gives you … Continue reading
Cover art design tips to ensure your music goes live
Why making acceptable cover art is so important. In the streaming era, you need cover art for every single and album you release. Not only should that artwork LOOK good; … Continue reading
What to do before you release your music
You’re an independent artist who has recorded new music. You’re ready to get your tunes out to the world, but you don’t know what to expect from the wide world … Continue reading
Distribute Your Music in Time for the Holiday Season: End-of-Year Digital Delivery Deadlines
By the end of the year, Alexa and Siri will join many more households. Vinyl records and CDs will be wrapped under the tree. Apple and Amazon gift cards will … Continue reading
What is music mastering and why do I need it?
What is music mastering? Music mastering is the final step in the recording process. During mastering, additional audio treatments are applied to your mix to correct problem frequencies and enhance … Continue reading
Your fans can now stream your music on Amazon in CD-quality
Amazon creates Amazon Music HD for high-resolution streaming. Amazon Music has become the first of the three major streaming services to offer its library in lossless CD quality, a considerable … Continue reading
The independent musician’s guide to digital distribution
Digital distribution is more than just sending music to Apple Music and Spotify. You’re an artist and you’ve recorded a song you want people to hear. You’ve already done the … Continue reading
What is an EP (Extended Play)?
The difference between an EP, LP, and single on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. Pity the poor EP, that oft-overlooked music format; the middle child between the single and … Continue reading