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360-Degree Platform Artist Republik Acquires Remote Collaboration Upstart Featured X

April 20, 2021

Comprehensive 360-degree artist platform Artist Republik has officially acquired remote collaboration platform Featured X — the latest move in a continued expansion of artist services. Artist Republik is ann... Read More...

Play MPE Está Llevando Sus Herramientas de Promoción y Descubrimiento Musical al Mercado Latino Que Esta en Auge

Paul Resnikoff

April 18, 2021

Miami, una de las muchas ubicaciones a las que se dirige Play MPE en su ambiciosa expansión latinoamericana. Crédito Fotográfico: Ryan Spencer Habiéndose establecido como un proveedor líder de promoción y her... Read More...

Want to Make Your Music Blow Up on TikTok? Here Are 8 Proven Tips

Paul Resnikoff

April 12, 2021

Many artists, including quick-rising creators and established acts alike, have enjoyed substantial commercial success as a result of viral TikTok trends. But what’s the secret to blowing your music up on TikT... Read More...

Sounds Sphere, an Upscale Beat Library for Artists & Songwriters, Aims To Help Make Creating Professional Songs a Lot Easier

Drew Hampton

April 7, 2021

“Oh my god! I'm so happy with it!” wrote Calvyn Cass, a songwriter and recording artist from Vancouver, Canada. The following comes from Sounds Sphere, a proud partner of DMN. Cass was replying to an email ... Read More...

Why Are Musicians Still Leaving Royalties on the Table? It Usually Boils Down to These 3 Mistakes

Dylan Smith

April 5, 2021

Photo Credit: Gabriel Gurrola Minor mistakes and oversights frequently have a material impact on artists’ careers, particularly when it comes to royalties. But creators can quickly remedy the underlying issue... Read More...

The Cardinal Rules for Safely Getting Added to Spotify Playlists — A Guide for Artists and Labels

Paul Resnikoff

March 30, 2021

The potential career benefits of securing placements on coveted Spotify playlists are greater than ever – but so are the pitfalls associated with consulting unreliable third parties to obtain quick streams. W... Read More...

The AFM-EPF Walks Back Plan to Reduce Musician Payouts, Citing $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Package

Dylan Smith

March 18, 2021

The American Federation of Musicians and Employers’ Pension Fund (AFM-EPF) has revealed that it won’t reduce musician payouts, as was previously announced, after receiving funds from the $1.9 trillion America... Read More...

Gibson Is Charging Thousands of Dollars to Perfectly Age Your Guitar

Dylan Smith

March 10, 2021

Photo Credit: Gibson Some seven months after giving fans an early look at technology designed to make newly crafted instruments appear antiquated and worn, Gibson is charging customers thousands of dollars to... Read More...

Why Musicians Need Dedicated Video Chat In 2021

Michael Hahn

February 16, 2021

photo: LANDR Video calls became a regular part of everyone’s life this past year. The following comes from LANDR, and proud partner of DMN. With non-essential work deemed too risky to conduct in person, vid... Read More...

Fact: Streaming Royalties Will Never Be Fair. But There Is a Solution!

Greg E Allen

February 11, 2021

Songwriters, artists, and most music creators agree that streaming royalties are too low. The following article comes from Rhythmic Rebellion, a proud partner of DMN. Most of you know that the music streame... Read More...

There’s a Little-Known Jackpot of $60 Million In ‘Non-Featured’ Musician Royalties Collected Every Year — Is Some of It Yours?

Paul Resnikoff

February 8, 2021

Photo: Qimono In a quiet, unsuspecting office in Valley Village, California, the year-round staff of 65 people at the AFM & SAG-AFTRA Fund diligently processes more than $60 million annually in artist and... Read More...

Yes, Composers Can Make Money In Sports — Meet One of the Top Programmers In the Field

Dylan Smith

February 5, 2021

Photo Credit: Thomas Serer A number of artists are scoring paychecks – and potentially career-changing exposure – from film, television, and video-game sync placements. But according to one veteran music supe... Read More...

Music in Advertising: Here's How Industry Pros Select Songs for Placement

Sync Music Is Bouncing Back In 2021 — But What are the Emerging Trends?

Thinking About Creating Custom Compositions for Your Project? A Breakdown of the Options

Yes, Composers Can Make Money In Sports — Meet One of the Top Programmers In the Field

What I’ve Learned About Live Streaming — 3 Musicians Share Their Hard-Learned Lessons

How to Make It In the Music Industry — Two Behind-the-Scenes Professionals Break It Down

Sync Licensing: It’s Much Bigger Than TV, Film, and Commercials

How to Game the Billboard Charts (And Why You Shouldn't) — Our Latest Podcast

Meet the Artist Who Is Literally Saving His Fans’ Lives — Our Latest Podcast

Stop Chasing Playlists and Start Building a Music Career — Our Latest Podcast

‘Bone Conduction’ Headphones Don’t Go Over Your Ears — But Still Transmit Sound to Your Inner Cochlea

Now That the Music Modernization Act Has Passed, Who’s Gonna Run the Damn Thing?

Investing In Music Catalogs? It Ain’t All Daisies & Butterflies — Our Latest Podcast

One of These Three Companies Will Change Live Concerts Forever

Artist Republik’s 360-Degree Creator Platform Aims to Simplify the Mess of Managing a Musical Career

Muso.AI Partners With Music Story to Dramatically Overhaul Streaming Metadata and Crediting

Play MPE Is Bringing Its Music Discovery and Promotion Tools to the Booming Latin Market

Songwriters Are Getting Drastically Short-Changed In the Streaming Economy, New Study Confirms

What Are the Best Sites to Find Background Music for Videos?

360-Degree Platform Artist Republik Acquires Remote Collaboration Upstart Featured X

Play MPE Está Llevando Sus Herramientas de Promoción y Descubrimiento Musical al Mercado Latino Que Esta en Auge

Sounds Sphere, an Upscale Beat Library for Artists & Songwriters, Aims To Help Make Creating Professional Songs a Lot Easier

Why Are Musicians Still Leaving Royalties on the Table? It Usually Boils Down to These 3 Mistakes

The Cardinal Rules for Safely Getting Added to Spotify Playlists — A Guide for Artists and Labels

The AFM-EPF Walks Back Plan to Reduce Musician Payouts, Citing $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Package

Gibson Is Charging Thousands of Dollars to Perfectly Age Your Guitar

Why Musicians Need Dedicated Video Chat In 2021

Fact: Streaming Royalties Will Never Be Fair. But There Is a Solution!

There’s a Little-Known Jackpot of $60 Million In ‘Non-Featured’ Musician Royalties Collected Every Year — Is Some of It Yours?

Yes, Composers Can Make Money In Sports — Meet One of the Top Programmers In the Field