Surviving the Label System

Surviving the Label System

May 14, 2015
by Rick Goetz in how to make it in the music industry.

Lead singer/songwriter Brad Roberts of The Crash Test Dummies relays the experience of transitioning from major label to independent artist and shares some advice for songwriters that want to succeed in the current climate.

SESAC and Music Rights

SESAC and Music Rights

May 7, 2015
by Rick Goetz in music as a career.

Trevor Gale, Senior VP of Writer/Publisher Relations at SESAC talks about what it takes to be a successful musician and songwriter, the finer points of music publishing and how artists can find the right PRO to suit their needs.

Making a Music Website

Making a Music Website

April 23, 2015
by Rick Goetz in Music and Brands.

Dave Cool, Director of Artist Relations at Bandzoogle, talks about online and offline marketing strategies that work for artists and how bands can build websites and social media pages that support their brands and help build fan bases.

Becoming a Great Musician

Becoming a Great Musician

April 16, 2015
by Rick Goetz in music as a career.

Musician and songwriter Danny Barnes talks about his views on the state of the modern music industry and shares some advice for artists that want to become truly great at their craft.

How to Run an Indie Record Label

How to Run an Indie Record Label

March 5, 2015
by Rick Goetz in music as a career.

Andreas Katsambas, founder of The End Records talks about building his record label, reveals some qualities that successful artists share and discusses areas bands should be focusing on in order to thrive in the current music industry.

Getting Covered by Music Blogs

Getting Covered by Music Blogs

February 19, 2015
by Rick Goetz in music blogs.

Fred Pessaro, contributing editor at BrooklynVegan talks about how artists can attract the attention of music bloggers and get more people turned onto their music.

Tracking Metrics for Musicians

Tracking Metrics for Musicians

January 29, 2015
by Rick Goetz in Music and Technology.

Gregory Mead, CEO and Co-Founder of Musicmetric talks about why tracking metrics is important for artists and how his product can help musicians understand how their music is being received and build a loyal fan base.