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Want to double your merch and CD sales? Here’s how to do it.

January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 Tony van Veen

There are simple ways to boost merch and CD sales at gigs — but you’ve got to have merch and CDs to do it! Read the post.

songwriters co-writing: split shares in a song

How Bands and Co-Writers Divide Percentage Shares in a Song

January 11, 2023January 11, 2023 Bobby Borg

What does copyright law say about your rights when an original idea is formed between two or more people? Here’s how some co-writers divide percentage shares in a song. Read the post.

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Streaming vs. CDs — Who wins?

January 6, 2023January 27, 2023 Tony van Veen

We live in a streaming world — yet revenues from physical media (i.e., CDs and vinyl LPs) continue to grow every year. Read the post.

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Musicians who died in 2022

January 4, 2023January 5, 2023 Andre Calilhanna

2022 may not have been the bounce-back year we had all hoped for, and sadly, we saw too many beloved musicians — icons and up-and-comers alike — pass on to the great afterparty in the sky. Read the post.

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How to fail as an indie music artist (in 7 easy steps)

December 2, 2022December 23, 2022 Andre Calilhanna

Music success is fine for some, but if you really want to fail at this whole indie music thing, here’s a sure-fire recipe to achieve that goal. Read the post.

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How to take great band photos (in six steps)

November 18, 2022December 23, 2022 Andre Calilhanna

Here are six steps you can take to ensure your band photos tell your story and speak to your persona. We detail them here (and give you some real world examples). Read the post.

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Five steps to becoming a great musician

October 28, 2022October 28, 2022 Bobby Borg

Being great at anything requires a lot of time and practice. If you follow these five steps, you just might increase your odds of becoming a great musician. Read the post.

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CD Baby won’t promote my music? Why not?

October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 Tony van Veen

Frustrated because your distributor isn’t doing enough to promote your music? The problem isn’t your distributor, it’s your expectations and understanding of who is responsible for driving demand for your product. Read the post.

stalled music career

These mistakes might be why your music career has stalled

September 9, 2022September 9, 2022 Bobby Borg

Before you look to paid services or third parties to solve your problems, look inside and recognize that sometimes a lack of success is on you. Read the post.

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Spotify’s selling concert tickets? Is this a good thing?

August 31, 2022September 15, 2022 Tony van Veen

There’s news that Spotify may be getting into concert ticket sales. The app already knows what music you like — so, is this good for music artists? Read the post.

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Three career lessons for independent musicians

August 9, 2022August 9, 2022 Bobby Borg

Making it as an independent musician is difficult enough without you getting in the way of your own success. These three anecdotes provide some real-life lessons for your music career. Read the post.

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How to make a superfan in 90 seconds

July 25, 2022July 25, 2022 Tony van Veen

Here’s my real-life story of how an artist I like took 90 seconds and converted me into a superfan. Read the post.

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Music business advice from an entertainment lawyer

July 6, 2022July 6, 2022 Bobby Borg

Entertainment lawyer Ben McLane sits with Bobby Borg to discuss three important topics bands need to consider in the new music age. Read the post.

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The real reason you’re not seeing streaming revenue

June 29, 2022June 29, 2022 Tony van Veen

Let me tell you a little secret… the reason you’re not seeing streaming revenue is because no one is discovering your recordings. Read the post.

avoiding hotels how to save money touring

Avoiding hotels: How to save money while touring

June 15, 2022June 15, 2022 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

Hotels can be a huge expense and take a big bite out of the money you make on tour, but they don’t have to. These ideas can provide free places to crash and friendships that can last a lifetime. Read the post.

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