In my job, I get to speak with many indie artists who are at different points in their journey. They consistently make these common major mistakes. Changing your approach will change your career. I made this personal to drive the message home. 1. Your Songs Suck...
Right now is a great time for independent artists to position themselves for success in today’s music industry. But how can you give yourself a better chance of standing out from the crowd? We’re often asked what advice we’d give to unsigned acts. So here are 6...
If you would rather hear this article rather than read it go to our YouTube page and be sure to Subscribe: https://youtu.be/xuRX3j2tuX8 Getting a song on the pop charts takes big money. The Writing Camp Behind a Hit Def Jam started paying for Rihanna’s recent...
Time to get educated on music streaming. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the royalties you’ll receive per stream from the Top 3 streaming music services: Spotify, YouTube & Apple Music. Payout Per Stream YouTube = $0.00069 Spotify = $0.00437 Apple Music...
How the Music Business Pays Artists Let’s break down how money actually works in the music business — starting with music streaming, digital downloads, and royalty collection. Understanding the music business early can save new artists thousands of dollars in missed...
