Do You Think You Can Choose The Lead Single From Your Album?
byChoosing the first single for release from an album is never an easy task. Why it’s important is a no-brainer – this track will…
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Mixing And Mastering: Understanding and Making A Choice
byFinally you have songs that you want to take to the studio and put them down for all eternity to cherish. As good as…
Music Downloads At Extinction Levels; YouTube Strengthens Copyright Tool; Spotify Lite For Emerging Markets; and much more
byMusic Downloads are Nearing Extinction as Sales Tank 27.4% Despite a decade of relatively strong sales, the paid download now looks headed for the…
Why Band Contracts Are Your Best Way To Avoid Conflicts
byMuch as we’d like to avoid thinking about them, conflicts arise even among the best of mates. Bands don’t always manage to stick together…
Do You Really Know Your Fans?
byDo you know your fans? Like, really know them? Where they are from, what they do, what drives them, what are their struggles, what…
Soundcheck To Perfection: The Professional Approach
bySo, you’ve landed the gig, promoted it the best you could and finally the big day has arrived. You’re all set to have a…
Pantera Drummer Vinnie Paul Dies at 54; Spotify Criticised For Hypocrisy After XXXTentacion’s Death; Kobalt Signs Marshmello; Ditto Looking For Indian Artistes, and much more
byVinnie Paul, Pantera Drummer and Co-Founder, Dead at 54 Vinnie Paul, drummer and founding member of the heavy metal band Pantera, died at the…
How to get involved and well-connected in your local music scene
byBeing new on the music and arts scene in your city or town can be an exciting yet intimidating affair. You have so much…
Facebook Offers Licensed Music; Spotify Goes Direct To Artists; Mixcloud Declares Award Winners, and much more
byFacebook Is Finally Putting Music Back Into Social Networking Facebook has finally made its move in music. The social media giant, which boasts more…
You Can Be The Performer You’ve Always Wanted To Be. Here’s How
byMuch as we would like, the singular focus on becoming good musicians doesn’t automatically make us better performers. Looking from a distance it may seem…