How Much Each Distributor Pays For Spotify and Apple Music
All streams are not treated equally. How much Spotify and Apple Music pay for a stream varies on many factors. There are around 800 different pay rates for each stream on Spotify. […]
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Songtrust vs. Sentric vs. TuneCore Publishing
Which admin publishing company will work best for you: Sentric, TuneCore Publishing, or Songtrust?
Spotify Removed Your Music, Now What?
Over the weekend, Spotify decided to do a major purge of songs they believe had 'fraudulent streams.' Tens of thousands of songs disappeared from the platform.
Teespring vs. Printify vs. Gooten vs. Printful vs. Teelaunch: Best Print On-Demand Merch Companies for Musicians
Which print on-demand merch company is best for musicians: Gooten, Printful, Printify, Teelaunch, or Teespring?
If Spotify Won’t Pay More, They Should Give Us More Data
I’ll say it. And I’m going to get shit for it. The comment from the CEO of Spotify, Daniel Ek, “you can’t record music every 3-4 years anymore” got blown way out […]
Session Musicians’ Money Stolen by the Union Meant to Protect Them
If you’ve ever played on a recording as a hired gun, you are entitled to more than just the check you got for the session. You are guaranteed (up to) 5% of […]
How To Put on a Drive-in Concert
Last month, we at Ari’s Take had the distinct honor and pleasure of presenting one of Los Angeles’ first (and only) concerts since March! The concert was the release show for […]
Los Angeles Artists Can Get $1,500 “Emergency Relief” Grant
If you're an artist in Los Angeles, stop what you're doing and jump on this. Today, the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Public Art Division (DCA) and the City Council, led […]
How To Get a Record Advance Without a Record Deal
One of the biggest reasons that artists sign with major record labels is for the upfront cash. The advance is very attractive for artists getting a 6- or 7-figure check waved in […]
Black Postmodern Jukebox Performers Pen Open Letter About Mistreatment
On Thursday, July 16th, in a brave act of solidarity and dissent against their employer, black musicians penned an open letter to the founder and leader of Postmodern Jukebox, Scott Bradlee. Many […]
