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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…

Do-It-Yourself: How Peter Hollens Balances Business & Creating

As the old idiom goes, “Experience is the best teacher.”

This idea can be applied to almost any facet of life; as we grow and experience more, we learn. For the career of a creator, it’s no…

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.

Taryn Southern On Creating Her First Talk Show

As one of the pioneering talents of online content, Taryn Southern’s scope of talent goes far beyond creating. From producing her own videos, writing original songs and advising tech companies, Southern is savvy, numbers-focused and seasoned in the…

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…