Web
Don’t Fall For This Songwriting Scam
Avoid getting scammed out of thousands of dollars (and hours of time) by this songwriting scam going around.
Resources
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?
Income
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 front of their face - even if it...
Management
Are Spotify Pre-Save Campaigns Worth It? Feature.fm vs. DistroKid vs. Show.co vs. Smarturl
You can create a way for fans to save your song to their library or playlist in advance of the release. Why do this? If Spotify notices that your song gets a ton of saves or playlists on day 1, it will trigger their algorithms and potentially pop your song into various algorithmic playlists like Discover Weekly, Radio, Your Daily Mix, Releaser Radar, Radio, etc. And the more saves a song gets, the more likely a Spotify playlist editor will add it to a playlist.
Resources
22 Musicians Who Made It After 30
Does age matter in music? Here are 22 musicians, including Sia, Rachel Platten, Bonnie Raitt, Louie Armstrong, who made it after the age of 30.
Latest News
Resources 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.