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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 ... -
Music Industry Tips: DIY Mastering
While we would all prefer to have our mixes mastered by a highly skilled, experienced mastering engineer in an acoustically tuned room on expensive top ... -
Producer Crosstalk: Sean Beavan
Producer, engineer and mixer Sean Beavan was first featured in Producer Crosstalk in 2012. As of his return to the column, much has changed. He’s ... -
Artist Profile: Ken Sharp
Ken Sharp is a New York Times best-selling writer. Oh yeah, he’s also a singer/songwriter, power pop maestro, that’s now four albums into a solo ... -
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, ... -
Industry Profile: FanFunded
Crowdfunding has emerged as a viable resource for artists to further their careers and collaborate with their fans. In short, artists spearhead online projects—funding for ... -
Songwriter Profile: High Dive Heart
As artists and songwriters, Jason Reeves and Nelly Joy both have formidable track records. Together, as High Dive Heart, they create an irresistible alchemy. Blithe ... -
Exec Profile: Jason Kane, Managing Director, Ent. Houston Rodeo
For 84 years, the Houston Rodeo has been combining rodeo competitions with live musical entertainment. The three-week fair—doubled as a charitable institution—is best known for ... -
The Lumineers on Denver, the Band's Sound and "Cleopatra"
One of the great success stories of the last few years has got to be Denver-based alternative folk trio the Lumineers. Wesley Schultz (vocals, guitar), ... -
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 ...














