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
Transforming Your Lyrics from Poetry to Personal Truth
[This article was written by songwriter Anna Dagmar, a five-time award winner of the Mid-Atlantaic Songwriting Competition.] One of the biggest discoveries I made during the process of recording my fourth … Continue reading
Everything is a Remix: Musical Theft or Cultural Dialogue?
Cover Songs, Knock-Offs, Remixes– Oh My! A little something fun for Friday: Everything is a Remix, Pt. 1. I’m sure you’ve heard the old quote a hundred times: “Good artists … Continue reading
It's Official: Pop Music Really IS Getting Crappier!
Just this morning I was listening to some dance song with maximum synth-saturation and whiney vocals that was playing on the local pop music station and said to my girlfriend, … Continue reading
Film Trailer Music, Pt. 2: An Interview with Two Steps from Hell
How to license music for use in trailers In Part 1 of this series, I interviewed Carol Sovinski of audiomachine, a boutique music production house that creates music for film … Continue reading
The Top 100 Must-Follow Music Resources on Twitter, Pt. 9: Songwriting
When it comes to songwriting, sometimes the creative well dries up and you need to pray for rain. While you’re waiting for those prayers to be answered, check out the … Continue reading
Top 5 Mistakes Musicians Make with Their Live Show
[This article was written by guest contributor Tom Jackson, our favorite live music producer! For more great advice on crafting an engaging live show, check out Tom Jackson Productions.] It … Continue reading
The Music Producer’s Pre-Recording Checklist
So you want to be a record producer? Having produced a handful of albums for other acts, co-produced almost all of my own albums, and been involved in dozens of … Continue reading
The Power of a Name in Music Marketing
[This post was written by guest contributor Bob Baker from www.TheBuzzFactor.com.] My friend Nancy Moran once shared a great example of how the name you give your musical project can affect … Continue reading
Top 100 Must-Follow Music Resources on Twitter, Pt. 8: Festivals and Conferences
They’re crazy-crowded, overwhelming, costly to attend, and utterly exhausting, but music conferences/festivals can also be incredible opportunities for independent artists to network with other bands, bookers, managers, labels, and get … Continue reading
CD Baby and SoundCloud Make it Easy to Share Your Music Online
We’ve just made it easier for you to share your music and collaborate with other musicians online. With just a click of a button, you can sync the music you … Continue reading