Music

10 Things To Do After Making Your Music Available Online

There’s no handbook to being an artist.

What’s right for one may not be right for the other, especially when it comes to release and marketing strategies. More so, there isn’t a checklist that tells…

Music Publishing 101

Understanding music publishing can be daunting; between the different types of licenses, royalty rates and deals an artist can enter, it is sometimes difficult to know where to start.

In this post, we’ll break down the basics of music publishing to help creators…

The Dos and Don’ts of Promoting Your Music on YouTube

YouTube can be a huge asset to any creator’s music career.

The Art of Independence: Tei Shi’s Road to Coachella 2016

In this installment of Unlocked, we caught up with Brooklyn-based vocalist Tei Shi, who played Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival for the first time last month, over a home-cooked meal of chicken paillard.

WATCH: Caleb Groh’s “Cloud Cover”

SXSW Party List 2016

In the music industry, March means one thing: South By Southwest is upon us.

Whether you’re a seasoned veteran of navigating downtown Austin in mid-March, or it’s your foray into the world of networking, live music and BBQ, SXSW requires a game plan. Here’s a list…

ZHU’s Neon City Tour Announcement is Brilliant

ZHU announced his first-ever headlining tour in the most awesome way.

Why Stem?

by Tim Luckow, Co-Founder & COO of Stem

Being creative and collaborating with people isn’t difficult, yet making a living as a musician tends to be very complicated. I’ve been playing bass and working in the music industry since high school, consistently…

Content ID 101: A Creator’s Guide to Making Money on YouTube

Your content is making money on YouTube, but are you getting paid in full?

Content ID is YouTube’s fingerprinting system that allows creators to easily identify and manage their content. With it, you…