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This “Artist Manager” on LinkedIn Doesn’t Have a Clue

This so-called industry insight on LinkedIn isn’t just wrong — it’s harmful to artists.

Bandzoogle launches Merch Table Lite: a customizable commission-free online merch storefront for musicians

Musicians can now effortlessly set up a customized, commission-free online storefront using Bandzoogle’s new Merch Table Lite plan—without building a full website.

Too Lost unveils a new mobile platform to empower artists

Just how much distribution can be done on a phone? According to Too Lost, the answer is pretty much everything.

Don’t Cut Your Drummer Into Publishing…

Whew. I caused quite a stir on social media for my “Don’t cut your drummer into publishing” video.

When It Comes To Royalty Splits, Be Fair, Not Generous

One of the most important steps to do before releasing a song is to figure out royalty splits.  It’s much more complicated than it sounds. There are all sorts of splits baked into every recording. There’s publishing (who wrote the...

Why This Sound Engineer Lost The Tour

Whenever I'm out at a local show I always pay attention to who's mixing.  Good FOH sound engineers are hard to come by. I get it. It's not a glamorous job. It doesn't pay well for most of the ladder...

Spotify And UMG Rigged The Game a Long Time Ago

The news broke this past Sunday that Universal Music Group and Spotify have struck a new, multi-year licensing deal.

Resources, Support and Financial Aid for Music Industry Professionals Affected by the LA Fires

As the long road to recovery begins for our Los Angeles community after the wildfires upended our city, many organizations are doing their part to support the musicians and other music industry professionals who have lost their homes. Here is an updated list with links on how to apply.

What’s Your Legacy (Drones, Orbs, and the Dylan Movie)

So it seems we are just 17 days away from a US TikTok ban.

OFFstep Is a Tech-Savvy, User-Friendly Hub for Music Distribution

The following was developed in collaboration with OFFstep, a company Ari’s Take is proud to be partnering with. OFFstep is the simplest, easiest-to-use, and most affordable music distribution platform for independent artists. As a sister company to ONErpm, OFFstep uses...

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