Singles, LPs, EPs, albums, streaming, hearing it on the radio, SoundCloud, Napster, donating, purchasing merch, buying the CD, the LP, the cassette, mp3.com, Spotify, the mini-disk, the USB stick, myspace….
“Should I look similar or different?”, is a question that needs a lot of attention, awareness, and a lot of honesty; because the answer may end up being the opposite…
Have you ever wondered why albums are with their specific lengths? Was it always like this? When do we call a group of pieces an “album”? How does one decide…
Both indie artists and signed-up musicians need to be visible on social media platforms to stay visible to their audience. We know how hard it can be to keep a…
Have you ever wondered why there are so many radio channels and online playlists dedicated to music from the 80s, 90s, and other decades? People wish to remember the past…
Creating a press pack (or electronic press kit, EPK, whichever you call it) requires a solid understanding of the goals and objectives of a musician/music formation/recent release you are promoting….
Before coming up with serious budget planning that would include three or four zeros to record in your dream studio with the coolest army of engineers, everyone needs to take the…
We all must have seen that Frank Zappa interview like a million times by now, if you haven’t please google “Frank Zappa explains the decline of the music business” and…
When the CD was first introduced in the 1980s, it was packaged in a plastic jewel case. This design was simple and functional but lacked the creativity and aesthetic appeal…
You can do more. But you don’t have to. If you are reading this in the spring of 2020, you are indoors due to Covid-2019 and you are either thinking…
Check your stream history, and check the homepage of your Spotify or Apple Music. Check the YouTube opening screen. They all represent you. You can learn about someone from their…
Vinyl has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years, with many people choosing to buy vinyl records instead of CDs due to the unique sound quality, nostalgia, collectability, artwork,…
Power of Association Each musician is unique and cannot be repeated, but still, being present in a group of artists that are similar to you is one of the best…
Should I put my music on Spotify, iTunes, etc.? We know too many musicians that have been there, asked that. Having active SoundCloud accounts, busy YouTube channels, sharing their music…
Being an independent musician in today’s fast-paced music industry can be both exciting and challenging. With the rise of digital platforms and streaming services, releasing singles has become an increasingly…
Home studio recordings and productions have increased in the past years thanks to the evermore accessible technology, free online content that allows people to learn about recording techniques, and of…
“If you release your new album on Friday at 11 pm you get the best results.” “You must share your photos at 07:30 because that is the time when people…
The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and music is forging a new frontier in the creative arts. AI-driven platforms have begun to scratch the surface of music composition, performance, and…
The ultimate struggle of the mainstream musician. Following the path that has been walked on by many is a very risky maneuver. After all, getting to be recognized within musicians…
That feeling when you get to be in the business for years, working hard, releasing music even harder and reaching to a point where you get to be recognized by…
