Your Spotify artist profile isn’t just a placeholder—it’s your storefront, your press kit, your digital merch table, and your virtual … Continue reading
The vocalist’s guide to recording, rehearsing, and performing
Fine-tuning your vocals Looking to get the most out of your vocal performances? Disc Makers’ new guide, The Vocalist’s Guide to Recording, Rehearsing, and Performing covers the tips and techniques critical for … Continue reading
How to trademark your band or artist name
What’s your band name? Are you sure it’s YOUR band name? What I mean is, are you sure you own the rights to use that band or artist name when you … Continue reading
So, you think you can record Children’s Music
9 things to keep in mind before you release a Kid’s album [This article was written by Maryann Harman, founder of Music with Mar., Inc.] “I’m a musician. I’m a … Continue reading
Everything you need to know about PROs (Performing Rights Organizations)
Ok, sure — if you’re going into entertainment or IP law, there’s plenty more to understand about PROs and the intricacies of music publishing. But for your average independent musician, understanding … Continue reading
Are young bands concerned with the wrong things?
Artistic integrity VERSUS pleasing “hip blogs” In a recent interview, NIN-frontman Trent Reznor said, “I get the sense that a lot of bands today are designing themselves to get a good … Continue reading
Make your shows shine with these simple EQ tricks
[This article was written by Alex Andrews of Ten Kettles Development.] The equalizer (EQ) is a very powerful tool that is EVERYWHERE. Seriously. Open up iTunes and click on the … Continue reading
How to use bonus tracks to sell more albums
Why you should release two versions of your album, one for streaming and one for purchase In a recent article on the Echoes Blog called “Optimize your digital music sales on … Continue reading
Gaining audience trust through witty on-stage banter
Breaking the Fourth Wall [This article was written by guest contributor Corey Dieckman of the bands Honduran and Great Wilderness.] The first time I attended a legitimately D.I.Y. house show it happened to be … Continue reading
There are only nine kinds of songs
There are only 26 letters; there are only 12 notes; and there are only 9 kinds of lyrics. They fit into the following categories: 1. We broke up. 2. We’re breaking up. … Continue reading
Do traditional tours still make sense for independent artists?
[This article is written by guest contributor Jason Schellhardt, writer for the live entertainment concierge service Rukkus.] Few things in the music industry are more romanticized than the image of the … Continue reading