10 Successful Musicians Who Started Their Own Label
Getting noticed by a label is one of the most common concerns of emerging musicians. But what if you ditch the well-trodden road and start your own label instead? It is safe to say that founding your own label can work,
Web3 & The Music Industry: A Revolutionary Duo
Let’s face it – the music industry has always been resistant to change that disrupts existing business models. Despite the resistance, however, the buzz around web3 suggests this new version of the Internet i
5 Awesome Web3 Musicians You Need To Listen To
It is common knowledge that the traditional music industry, with its gatekeepers, deals and outdated promotional practices, has many problems. As a result, many musicians opt to stay out of this system altogether and ins
New Music Friday: Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Release Music On This Day
In the music industry, Fridays are undoubtedly linked to New Music Friday. Hundreds of thousands of artists release music on Fridays in the hope of being included in a New Music Friday playlist. However, unless you have
5 Essentials If You’re An Artist Touring in 2022
The music industry may be “back.” However, the industry is still facing some difficulties when it comes to touring, ticket sales, and everything COVID-19 related. Therefore, here are 5 tour essentials for eac
Vinyl And NFTs: A Trend Or A Future Format?
Have you ever thought about the possibility of the vinyl and NFTs communities uniting? With vinyl reaching an all-time high in 2021 (in the US alone, 41.72 million vinyl LPs were sold) and the NFT market booming in the s
What Makes A One-hit Wonder?
All creative industries, including music, are dominated by hits. Most artists have only one or two hits throughout their careers, a phenomenon known as a one-hit-wonder. Only a few manage to overcome this stage and produ
Are Clear-cut Hit Songs Becoming A Thing Of The Past?
If you look at the Billboard Hot 100, you will immediately notice that there are quite a number of songs, such as Ed Sheeran’s “Shivers”, and Elton John and Dua Lipa’s “Cold Heart,” th
Why Artists Are Struggling To Tour In 2022
Recently, a tweet by Little Simz set Twitter on fire after she cancelled a US tour because it was financially unsustainable. While many supported the British rapper, others questioned why such a successful rapper cannot
5 Smart Ways To Get Paid As A Music Producer
Being a self-employed music producer can sometimes be a bit of a grey area. You have to pay your own taxes, insurance and expenses that an employer is usually responsible for. However, it is definitely a testament to you