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

December 18, 2020

Photo Credit: Heshan Perera So what's the best way to win at live streaming? During a recent Zoom event, three talented musicians shared useful tips on how you can connect with virtual audiences amid the COVI... Read More...

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

Dylan Smith

December 1, 2020

Photo Credit: Hunters Race If you want to learn how to make it in the music industry, one way is to talk to people who have already made it. During a recent livestream event, sync licensing platform Songtradr... Read More...

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

Dylan Smith

November 12, 2020

A recent advertisement for Ford's 2021 Bronco — with a cinematic musical backdrop to complete the pitch. During a recent Songtradr ‘Happy Hour’ livestream event, two longtime music industry professionals disc... Read More...

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

Dylan Smith

October 22, 2020

Sync Licensing — for Rollercoasters? (photo: dlohner) Sync licensing is a major source of income – and exposure – for both well-established acts and the stars of tomorrow. But contrary to the commonly held be... Read More...

Artist Image Is Everything — Here’s How to Build Yours on a Budget

Dylan Smith

October 9, 2020

photo: Gerd Altmann In today’s social media-driven entertainment landscape, cultivating an artist image that resonates with fans is a must. Here’s how you can build an appealing look without breaking the bank... Read More...

This Is the Real Difference Between Rap and Hip Hop

Dylan Smith

September 25, 2020

Contrary to the commonly held belief, rap and hip hop aren't interchangeable. Here's an in-depth answer to the age-old question: what's the difference between rap and hip hop? — including a breakdown from a h... Read More...

“My Whole Source of Income Just Disappeared” — How Two Musicians Are Dealing With Cancelled Concerts

Dylan Smith

September 11, 2020

During their ninth and most recent “Happy Hour” livestream event, Touring’s Out. Now What?, music licensing and distribution platform Songtradr welcomed two eminent musicians to discuss how they’re adjusting ... Read More...

What Does It Take to Succeed In Songwriting? Surprising Lessons from Two Successful Sync Writers

Dylan Smith

August 28, 2020

What's the path to songwriting glory? In a recent Happy Hour livestream event, music licensing and distribution platform Songtradr invited two esteemed songwriters and producers to discuss their unexpected su... Read More...

Want Your Music In a Major Gaming Series? Meet the Guys Who Create Their Soundtracks

Dylan Smith

July 15, 2020

Music licensing and distribution platform Songtradr recently hosted their fifth “Happy Hour” livestream event, Music for Gaming: What's Working + What's Ahead. The hour-long sit down invited two of today’s fo... Read More...

Artist Branding Isn’t Selling Out Anymore — But What’s the New Balance?

Dylan Smith

July 1, 2020

(clockwise l tor ) Jive PR + Digital co-founder and CEO Lindsay Nahmiache; Songtradr CXO Victoria Wiltshire; branding expert Mike Tunnicliffe. Music licensing and distribution platform Songtradr recently host... Read More...

The Revolution Will Be Recorded: How Can Artists Shape Movements and Change Lives?

Dylan Smith

June 18, 2020

Clockwise l-r: Artist Billie Bodega, Songtradr CXO Victoria Wiltshire, former president & CEO, Virgin/Warner/EMI Phil Quartararo, Oscar-nominated screen composer David Hirschfelder. Music licensing and di... Read More...

It Took Years for These Music Industry Experts to Learn These Monetization Pro-Tips

Dylan Smith

June 4, 2020

Last month, music licensing and distribution platform Songtradr hosted a “Happy Hour” livestream event, during which three prominent music supervisors sipped their preferred beverages and discussed the music ... Read More...

Burt Bacharach Dazzles at the Guild of Music Supervisors Awards in LA — Here’s Who Took Home Trophies

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

What Music Is Making Movies Tick? Here Are the 12 Biggest Film Sync Licensing Trends of 2021

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 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

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

What Music Is Making Movies Tick? Here Are the 12 Biggest Film Sync Licensing Trends of 2021

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

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

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

Artist Image Is Everything — Here’s How to Build Yours on a Budget

This Is the Real Difference Between Rap and Hip Hop

“My Whole Source of Income Just Disappeared” — How Two Musicians Are Dealing With Cancelled Concerts

What Does It Take to Succeed In Songwriting? Surprising Lessons from Two Successful Sync Writers

Want Your Music In a Major Gaming Series? Meet the Guys Who Create Their Soundtracks

Artist Branding Isn’t Selling Out Anymore — But What’s the New Balance?

The Revolution Will Be Recorded: How Can Artists Shape Movements and Change Lives?

It Took Years for These Music Industry Experts to Learn These Monetization Pro-Tips