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Need To Know: Music Placement Terms
Before jumping into the licensing world and getting your music out there, here are some terms you should know about music placement! PLACEMENT RIGHTS & LICENSES There are two rights ... -
DIY Spotlight: Happy Lives
Happy Lives is the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer Mike Lande, who recently relocated to Los Angeles from NYC. In true DIY fashion, Lande writes, plays, produces and creates ... -
Music Industry Advice: Licensing for a Living
Music placements in film, television, commercials and video games continue to be an exciting area of the music business. Not only do placements deliver exposure to a mass audience, they ... -
DIY Spotlight: Shirley Levi
Shirley Levi is the embodiment of a DIY artist, a self-taught singer, songwriter, producer and activist. Her guitar-driven style and soulful vocals are a blend of rock, country, folk, pop and blues that ... -
Music Industry Advice: Rehearsal Insights from the Pros
“Rehearsals can be fun, but they’re also serious business. Sure, it’s great to hang out and be a part of the gang, but the fact is rehearsals are about getting ... -
DIY Spotlight: Aiym
Alt-pop artist Aiym (Almas) began paving her DIY path through music at a young age. Hailing from Kazakhstan, she discovered American pop music and was drawn to acts like Whitney ... -
Career Connection: Vicky Hamilton - Cautionary Tales of Guns N’ Roses and more
Vicky Hamilton, the manager, consultant and caretaker for some of the most badass bands on the planet, has written a memoir about her experiences with Mötley Crüe, Poison, Stryper, Faster ... -
DIY Spotlight: Diana Ebe
Indie alternative-pop artist Diana Ebe defines the driven, self-motivated spirit of a DIY musician. Fiercely independent, she writes, produces and releases her dream-pop symphonies all on her own. Hailing from ... -
Signing Story: The Ready Set
While many artists dream of a record deal, Jordan Witzigreuter, an electro-pop singer/songwriter who performs as The Ready Set, recently inked his third one. It seems that even when he wants ... -
Music Career Trend: Managing Yourself
Artist management is not what it used to be. In fact, management today requires a different set of skills. It’s not just about getting a record deal anymore, it’s about ...
