A recording can generate more than streaming and download income. Neighbouring-rights royalties may be earned when recorded music is broadcast or played publicly. They relate primarily to the sound recording and the performances captured within…
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Music grants can help independent artists pay for recording, touring, promotion, professional development and other creative projects. Unlike an advance or loan, grant funding may not need to be repaid. It does, however, normally come…
A music publicist helps artists earn media coverage around releases, tours and important career moments. They may pitch your music to blogs, magazines, radio programmes, podcasts and other media. They can also help shape your…
Alexii’s “On The Borderline” is a compact, high-energy track built for immediate impact. Running for just under three minutes and moving at approximately 158 BPM, the song carries a brisk momentum that suits contemporary electronic…
Using AI during production does not automatically prevent music from being released. The important questions are whether you control the inputs, have commercial rights to the outputs and can demonstrate your contribution to the finished…
You may have seen a calculator claiming that one Spotify stream is worth a precise amount. Real royalty calculations are more complicated. Spotify does not simply attach one universal cash value to every play. The…
Yammo’s “RIDE” is a concise yet impactful hip-hop release that wastes no time establishing its identity. Clocking in at just over two minutes, the single embraces the fast-paced style that has become increasingly popular in…
Friday is the standard global release day for recorded music. Streaming platforms refresh many prominent new-release areas around Friday, listeners expect new music and industry campaigns are organised around it. That also makes Friday extremely…
A music press kit gives journalists, promoters, curators and potential partners the material they need to understand and present your project. It should not be a huge folder of random files. The best press kits…
Limujii’s “Cloud” is a beautifully understated lo-fi electronic track that embraces simplicity to create an atmosphere of complete relaxation. Released in 2021, the short instrumental blends mellow piano, soft percussion, and warm ambient textures into…
