Being a successful songwriter doesn’t necessarily mean you need to have musical experience. After going through a tough breakup, this artist turned to a community of strangers online to help her turn her written feelings into a complete album of songs. _____________________________ Guest post by Arianna January was a rough…
Category archives: Publishing & Songwriting
How Music Distribution Works In The Modern Entertainment Business [VIDEO]
While music distribution seems like it should be a simple, straightforward process with just a few steps, the reality is far more complex. Here we follow the meandering breadcrumb trail from when a song is written to when it actually becomes available to the public. _________________________________ Guest post by James…
Kerry Muzzey, Reluctant Artist-Advocate [INTERVIEW]
In this interview, Neil Turkewitz sat down to chat with Kerry Muzzey, a composer whose knowledge of intellectual property and performance rights allowed him to act as a one man publisher and record label. Here they discuss the issue of online copyright infringement, how it’s affecting artists, and what is…
Building A Solid Music Brand (And Why You Should Have Done It Yesterday)
For many bands and artists, branding may simply not be a part of their day to day vocabulary, or if it is, it likely isn’t their number one priority. Here, Angela Mastrogiacomo explains why creating a solid brand is so essential to your career, and how to go about making…
Merck Mercuriadis’ Hipgnosis Acquires Timbaland Catalog
The Merck Mercuriadis’ Hipgnosis Songs Fund buying spree continues with the acquisition of the catalog of Grammy-winning producer, rapper, singer, songwriter and DJ, Timbaland. The catalog included 108 albums and songs performed by the likes of Missy Elliot (“Get Your Freak On,” “One Minute Man”); Justin Timberlake (“SexyBack,” “My Love”…
Those Who Can Do, Teach: – Why You Should Consider Teaching Music Online
While most musicians might not see themselves as educators, prefer the idea of performing to providing lessons, this piece offers a series of compelling reasons why, as a skilled musician, one should give series thought the idea of teaching music online. _______________________________ Guest post by Christine Elise Occhino of Soundfly’s…
One Music Marketing Trick Every Artist MUST Avoid
Marketing your music is a complex challenge. What works for one listener or fan could fall flat with another, and artists will often jump through hoops and try all kinds of schemes as they fight against anonymity. While it’s good to try a variety of marketing tricks, there’s one every…
Publishers Are Driving A Full Stack Music Revolution [MIDiA’s Mark Mulligan]
As the value of music publishing catalogs have multiplied, so have the ways in which forward-thinking companies like Downtown, Round Hill, Kobalt, ole/Anthem, Primary Wave and Create Group monetized those catalogs, says MiDiA entertainment industry analyst Mark Mulligan. _____________________________ By Mark Mulligan of MIDiA from the Music Industry Blog Music…
How To Begin Booking Your Own Local Gigs
Moving from creating music in your bedroom or garage to playing in front of live audience can seem like a massive leap to make, both emotionally and logistically, but is nonetheless an important step to take. Here we look at some important tips for artists looking to book a local…
It Bears Repeating: Why Repetition In Music Is A Good Thing
While on of the main complaints about satellite and broadcast radio is that the same songs get played over and over again, numbers suggest there’s a major disconnect between what people say they don’t want, and what they actually enjoy listening to, and that musical repetition is actually a good…