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

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...

Exactuals Pops the Champagne After Crossing $1 Billion In Total Payments Processed

Dylan Smith

January 29, 2021

Exactuals has processed over $1 billion in total payments through its PaymentHub product, company officials revealed today. Exactuals announced PaymentHub’s payment-processing accomplishment – and 250 percen... Read More...

Bandzoogle Announces Printful Integration, Allowing Artists to Deliver Commission-Free Merch to Fans

Dylan Smith

January 25, 2021

Musician-tailored website platform Bandzoogle has partnered with on-demand printing service Printful to help creators seamlessly deliver commission-free merchandise to fans. DMN is proud to have partnered wi... Read More...

A guide to releasing your next music release

How (AND WHEN) to Schedule Your Next Music Release

Chris Robley

January 13, 2021

The following post for musicians and labels comes from CD Baby, a proud partner of DMN. "When should I set my release date?" The most common question I’m asked goes something like this: When should I releas... Read More...

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

Sync Licensing Is Helping This Tropical Music Star Find Fans on the Global Stage

Here’s How a Volume-Based Sync Licensing Approach Helped These Musicians Score a VRBO Placement

Here’s What Drives Sync Licensing Success — According to a Veteran Creator Fresh Off a Samsung Placement

How I Landed a Juicy Sync Deal With SZA and TAZO

Fitness Apps Are Using Indie Music to Revolutionize Workouts — With Additional Growth and Licensing Opportunities Forthcoming

How to Avoid DMCA Strikes Against Your Twitch Channel — A Short Guide

Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music Are Only Getting Bigger — Which Is Great News for Niche Streaming Platforms (Our Latest Podcast)

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

How to Game the Billboard Charts (And Why You Shouldn’t) — 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

Exactuals and AgilLink Are Officially Integrated; Higher-Ups Tout ‘Significant Advantages’ For Entertainment Industry Professionals

Streaming Is Big — But Where’s the Community? Vertigo Introduces Collaborative ‘Artist Lounges’

What’s the Best Garageband Alternative for Windows? Here Are 5 Options to Consider

Spotify Executive Calls Artist ‘Entitled’ for Requesting Payment of One Penny Per Stream

How to Livestream Like a Pro — Here Are 8 Proven Tips

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

Exactuals Pops the Champagne After Crossing $1 Billion In Total Payments Processed

Bandzoogle Announces Printful Integration, Allowing Artists to Deliver Commission-Free Merch to Fans

How (AND WHEN) to Schedule Your Next Music Release