One of the foremost issues for up-and-coming artist’s, who are trying to make their mark in the industry, is the ability to generate a steady cash flow. If you are not attached to a major label then you will not have access to the benefits that come with the backing of a corporation, such as […]
Mechanical royalties are an income source for artists who write and create their own music and it is considered an integral part of being a successful artist. You can think of mechanical royalties as the money that is made from selling physical mediums, such as albums or singles. The payment for these sales are usually […]
It may seem obvious, but a record label is an actual label that is placed on records, cd’s and cassettes, for those who actually remember the later. It is in itself a form of branding. In another sense, a record label is often used to describe the distribution company that is producing the records or […]
The primary motivating factor for most musicians is the idea of making money from their music. However, it takes a significant amount of work with promotion and marketing before results are achieved. Self-management can be the answer for those musicians who are willing to put in the additional effort by foregoing other careers and working […]
You may have heard of musicians finding success “overnight” but, in all honesty, this is very rarely the case. Therefore, it is vital that anyone who wishes to make it in the music industry be aware of the obstacles that will be faced. The most important thing for any artist is the ability to […]