Biz: Reference articles & interviews on music business topics like copyright law, performing rights organizations, fan-funding, etc.
Interview w/ Emmanuel Zunz of ONErpm
Written by TJ Petracca | Posted in: Biz on May 17, 2012
In a music landscape where more and more music is being sold digitally every year, it’s becoming increasingly important for artists to be familiar with all the digital distribution services out there.
Interview w/ Cheryl Rafuse of Music Riot
Written by Aidan Rush | Posted in: Biz on May 16, 2012
A student at Emerson College, Cheryl’s been perceptive to the fact that the Boston music community is more disjointed than it needs to be, especially when it comes to the collegiate music community.
Discussing the E.I.Y. Movement with Founder Sarah Saturday
Written by Paul Adler | Posted in: Biz on April 22, 2012
Sarah Saturday is an accomplished musician, web designer, and Warped Tour veteran, but most notably she's the founder of the Earn It Yourself movement. As staunch believers in the DIY ethos, we've followed the evolution of EIY and were psyched to finally catch up with Sarah to talk about the project.
Interview w/ Scott Quist of REAL RocknRoll Movers
Written by Chris Cave | Posted in: Biz on April 16, 2012
Touring as a musician on a shoestring budget is hard enough, but things really get tough when you have to return home from your tour with no steady job lined up. After all, the chances of you finding a job that allows you to come and go as you please for the purpose of touring is slim.
The Music Placement Process Explained
Written by Anishka George | Posted in: Biz on April 09, 2012
Music placement in film, television, and advertisements has quickly become a significant revenue source for musicians and the music industry. Most importantly, it has become a new platform for A&R and allows the opportunity for relatively unknown artists to break.
What Musicians Should Know About Trademark
Written by Aidan Rush | Posted in: Biz on April 02, 2012
A while back, we wrote a piece aiming to answer the most common questions musicians have about copyright. Today, we’re going to do the same for copyright’s cousin, trademark!
Interview w/ Chris Woods of Tunesat
Written by Aidan Rush | Posted in: Biz on March 19, 2012
There was once a time when tracking song placements on TV was simple enough that they could be accurately reported manually. Today, with hundreds upon hundreds of channels and the advent of the Internet, the amount of songs placed and therefore money that falls through the cracks of the traditional tracking methods is significant.
Interview w/ Matt Siegel of Indaba Music
Written by Aidan Rush | Posted in: Biz on March 15, 2012
Every musician has tried his or her hand at online services that promise to connect them with career opportunities. There are many of these services, and we were lucky enough to sit down with Matt Siegel, COO and Co-Founder of Indaba Music, to find out what makes his company unique.
Interview w/ Alexis Rodich of BandsInTown
Written by Aidan Rush | Posted in: Biz on March 13, 2012
Can you remember all the hoops bands had to jump through in order to get their show dates well publicized 10 years ago? There was no such thing as social media and smart phones, and you probably only had direct contact with a band if you were in one or were friends with someone who was.
Publishing Your Music
Written by Anishka George | Posted in: Biz on March 12, 2012
Understanding everything involved with music publishing can be difficult, but don't worry! This article is part two of our publishing and licensing series, the aim of which is to educate musicians on how the publishing system works, and how you can make the most of it!