Songwriter vs. Producer vs. Artist vs. Publisher: Who Owns What?

Songwriter vs. Producer vs. Artist vs. Publisher: Who Actually Does What? If you've spent any time around the music business, you've probably heard the words: Artist. Songwriter. Producer. Publisher. Sometimes those roles…

100 vs. 200: BMI vs. ASCAP Songwriter Splits Explained

If you've ever registered a song with BMI or ASCAP and looked at the percentage breakdown, you may have had one of those “Wait…what?” moments. You agree with your co-writers that everybody owns 25%. Then somebody says,…

Why Independent Artists Need More Than a Great Song

Why Independent Artists Need More Than a Great Song A great song can open a door. But what happens after the door opens? For independent artists, that's where the real work begins. Writing and recording a great song is only one…

What Independent Artists Need To Release A Song: Checklist

What Should an Independent Artist Have Before Releasing a Song? You finished the song. Finally. The vocals are recorded.The mix sounds good.The master is back.You listened to it approximately 847 times. You're ready to hit release. Except... Are…

How to Build a Merch Collection Around Your Personality

How to Build a Merch Collection Around Your Personality The best merchandise doesn't feel like merchandise. It feels like you. It's the sticker you put on your laptop because it says exactly what you were thinking. The…

Do You Need a Record Label? What Independent Artists Should Consider First

Do You Need a Record Label? What Independent Artists Should Consider First At some point, almost every independent artist has the thought: “Maybe I need a record deal.” Sometimes that thought comes after a big song. Sometimes…

Split Sheets: The One Piece of Paper Independent Artists Shouldn’t Skip

Split Sheets: The One Piece of Paper Independent Artists Shouldn't Skip You just made a song with three other people. Everybody is excited. The beat is crazy. The hook is fire. Somebody says, “We killed that.” Everybody…

How Artists Can Use TikTok Without Becoming a TikToker

Let's say it out loud: You are an artist. You are not necessarily a TikToker. And that's okay. TikTok has become one of the places where people discover music, artists, trends, sounds, performances, and personalities. For an independent…

What Every Independent Artist Should Know About Music Publishing

What Every Independent Artist Should Know About Music Publishing There’s a moment every songwriter eventually reaches when making the music stops being the only thing they need to think about. You wrote the song. You recorded it. You…

Artist Development Is More Than Making Better Music

🎤 Artist Development Is More Than Making Better Music Every artist wants to get better at their craft. Better songs. Better vocals. Better production. Better performances. Better recordings. And obviously, that's important. But…
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