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Understanding Music Copyright, Licensing and Syncs with Virginie Berger
The legal aspects of music can give any musician a headache. But understanding that side of the industry is crucial if you’re working as...
Dec 14, 20175 min read


How To Successfully Distribute Your Music On a Tight Budget
Figuring out how to release an album without going completely broke is getting more difficult by the day. Putting out an album doesn’t...
Nov 1, 20177 min read


From Discs to Digital: The Odd History of Music Formats
Physical formats have only been around since the 1870s— But in that relatively short amount of time, we’ve managed to come up with some...
Oct 2, 20178 min read


8 Creative Approaches to Promoting Your Music with Playlists
Playlists are the most important way we listen to music today. Industry estimates show that 1 in every 5 plays happens in a playlist...
Jul 20, 20175 min read


Why Streaming Will Never Kill The Album Format
It’s true. The album might be dead. Or at least the album as we once knew it is dead… Before you start throwing all your record sleeves...
Apr 18, 20177 min read


LANDR Named Startup to Watch for CNBC’s Upstart 25
Read about the CNBC Upstart 25 list and what it means for LANDR CNBC just selected LANDR for its 2017 Upstart 25 list! We’re super...
Mar 2, 20171 min read


Music Distribution: 7 Common Mistakes Musicians Make
Distribution is the best way to get heard. But how do you do it right? Music distribution is misunderstood. There’s way too much...
Oct 13, 20164 min read


Music Licensing: A Musician’s Guide to Syncs and Placements
Music licensing and publishing are huge opportunities. Here’s what you need to know. No one buys albums any more. Digital music...
Oct 4, 201610 min read


How YouTube Has Quietly Become A Life Force For New Music
Video platform? Music Archive? Tutor? Or all three? What do you think of when someone mentions YouTube? A cat that stands up like a...
Aug 31, 20167 min read


6 Questions Every Musician Should Ask Before Releasing New Music
The time between finishing a project and releasing it is crucial for success. Stress and releasing new music don’t mix. Releasing...
Aug 17, 20165 min read


How To Make Live Video Part of Your Music Promotion
Your creativity shouldn’t stop at sound. We started an artist residency program.For the first edition Jesse Boykins III finished his...
Jul 28, 20164 min read


9 Ways to Actually Get Heard On SoundCloud
SoundCloud is the largest and most important online music community. They’ve disrupted the way we understand online music distribution....
Jun 3, 20165 min read


How to Get Your Song On The Radio
Wondering how to get your music on the radio? Make waves with your WAVs. Radio matters again. The live streaming power of the internet...
Jun 1, 20163 min read


How I Got Over The Fear Of Sharing My First Track
Turn scared into shared. Let’s face it, putting music out there for the first time isn’t always easy. Especially if you’re new to music...
May 26, 20162 min read


Why Album Cover Art Will Always Be Crucial For Success
Seeing will always be part of hearing. I remember hanging records on my wall when I was a kid. The art on the covers created a magic...
May 18, 20164 min read


Do’s and Don’ts of Social Media: A Musician’s Guide
The essential guide to posting for success. When it comes to social media for musicians there’s a right way and a wrong way to do it. The...
Mar 4, 20164 min read


How to Promote Your Music: The Artist’s Guide to Getting Heard
Getting paid for your music comes down to 2 words: self-promotion. When big business streaming became the new norm in the music industry...
Jan 15, 20161 min read


Why You Don’t Need a Record Label
No one’s asking how do I get signed? anymore. Here’s why. There’s a rift in the music industry. David Byrne recently spoke out about the...
Aug 21, 20153 min read


How to Start a Record Label
The only guide you’ll ever need for how to start a label. You’re passionate about music. You know what’s good. You listen to tons of new...
Aug 13, 20158 min read


Do you Have What it Takes to Land a Music Sync Deal?
Pop quiz — High School style. Ben Lindvall knows what it takes to land a sync deals. He regularly places his home produced songs in Fox...
Jun 4, 20152 min read
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