Motley Crue founder Nikki Sixx is one of several artists who are calling out Google for the way that the technology giant compensates musicians who release music through YouTube.According to the...
3 Types of Copyright Licenses For Musicians
Once a song is written it can become difficult to keep track of which licenses are needed and how to go about getting the song sold. It is tricky to navigate that world. Listed below are three...
How Boyce Avenue Became The Most Followed Indie Band On YouTube
Boyce Avenue has made a name for itself as the biggest “YouTube band”. Consisting of brothers Alejandro, Daniel and Fabian Manzano, the band is considered as the pioneer of YouTube pop stars. The...
Conceptz Emerge As A Celebrated Rap Duo
New York brothers Short Fuze (Leroy Brown) and Highrowglyphix (ShaQuille Brown) are quickly emerging as a celebrated rap duo through Conceptz. Both brothers collaborated in 2011 to advance their...
4 Japanese Instruments To Inspire You
From J-pop to the more traditional, a lot of interesting music comes out of Japan. This once-enigmatic nation chronicles its history through its music. Here are four unique Japanese instruments for...
How To Write A Grant Proposal For Your Music Project
Sometimes local arts grants will be available for musicians to apply. These can be especially helpful if your music occupies a niche market, or a specific underserved culture. If you decide to go...
4 Ways To Feature Your Music In Popular Gaming Channels
Gaming channels have been one of the fastest growing categories on YouTube. They present a new and valuable platform for artists and composers to market their music. Follow the below effective...
4 African Instruments To Inspire You
With its strong beats and hearty rhythm, traditional African music is ripe for inspiration. The historical and cultural importance of instruments can be infused into your next song with one of these...
5 Unique Marketing Strategies To Learn From Heffron Drive
Indie pop duo Heffron Drive has a social media presence as strong as its loyal band of followers. When they released “Rain Don’t Come” on April 7, the new single quickly became the band’s...
Five Tips For Writing a Great Rap
The genre of rap fills a unique niche in music history. For something that can sound so simple, writing a good rap is anything but. Here are five tips to get you started 1. Don’t sacrifice meaning...