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How To Write Song Lyrics That Are More Interesting

May 16, 2022

Photo credit: Mike Tinnion As songwriters, we want to blow people’s minds. We want our lyrics to change lives, cause movements, and become so ingrained in society that they become famous sayings passed down... Read More...

The Two Halves of Creating Music: the Pillars of a Music Career

Caleb J. Murphy

February 15, 2022

Photo credit: Alex Padurariu We musicians often feel like we have to do all the things, all the time. But honestly, building a music career can be simplified into two halves. Creativity and consistenc... Read More...

7 of the Best Books For Musicians To Read

Caleb J. Murphy

February 3, 2022

Photo credit: Kimberly Farmer If there’s one thing I wish had more of when I first started my music career, it’s direction. I wandered, following the pack until I realized it wasn’t working for me. An... Read More...

20 Independent Musician Resources You Need To See

Caleb J. Murphy

November 24, 2021

Photo credit: Chris Ainsworth Looking for some independent musician resources? On top of being an active musician, I research and consume a lot of content. And these are the 20 most helpful resources I’v... Read More...

Songtradr's Big Sync Music Embarks on a Global Expansion — Australia, New Zealand, France and Germany

Sync Licensing Is Evolving — Now There’s a Comprehensive Analysis of the Music Industry’s Most Exciting Segment

How Sync Licensing Helped Musicians Thrive When Live Music Was Paused

Kate Bush Thanks Stranger Things Fans for Giving ‘Running Up That Hill’ a New Lease on Life

Here’s How Apple Has Dominated Sync Licensing for Two Decades Running

The Methodology Behind Great Sync: A Breakdown for Brands, Content Creators and Supervisors

Developing Trends in the Music Sync Space — A Worldwide Conversation With Leading Female Music Supervisors

Our Latest Podcast: Latin America Has 640 Million People. Why Are Fewer Than 5% of Them Paying for Streaming?

Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music Are Only Getting Bigger — Which Is Great News for Niche Streaming Platforms

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

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

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?

How To Write Song Lyrics That Are More Interesting

The Two Halves of Creating Music: the Pillars of a Music Career

7 of the Best Books For Musicians To Read

20 Independent Musician Resources You Need To See

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