Music and Business
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The Grammys: 7 facts you might not know
Sunday 14th March 2021 sees the 63rd annual Grammy Awards being held in an undisclosed building in Los Angeles. Unlike previous years, there will be no live audience and a masked crew. To celebrate Music's Biggest Night, we reveal seven facts you might not have known about the awards ceremony...
Siân RochePublished about a month ago in Beat
BUILDING A FAN BASE AS A MUSIC PRODUCER
There are many things that music producers think about while on their musical journey. Subjects like how to create better beats, how to network, how to mix and record better, etc, are all things that of course will help you in your craft. One thing that goes overlooked as a music producer is how to build a fan-base. The assumption is that if you build your brand big enough, that fans or your tribe will come, which has truth to it, but lets talk more about ways to be more intentional and make it happen.
Kevin MckinneyPublished 3 months ago in BeatThe music trend we never saw coming...
I’m sure by now we’ve all read Kanye’s tweets surrounding the mishaps in the music industry and the insanity that is major label record deals. If not, stop what you’re doing. Read the tweets.
Chrissy GarciaPublished 6 months ago in Beat
Music Distribution
Ready to get your music out to everybody in the world? Looking to conquer the charts and climb to musical success? Well let’s figure out how to distribute your music to the masses!
Dynamic BeatsPublished 8 months ago in Beat
Streams vs Sales
So let’s dive right in and say of course sales can be more profit than streams as far as a cost to consumer. But let’s also keep in mind the vast difference in gaining a stream versus gaining a sale. As of right now, the streams to sales ratio on a single song is as follows:
Dynamic BeatsPublished 8 months ago in Beat
Introducing Consci Music
Six months ago, the world that we live in, changed. For the first time in our lifetime, the chaotic rhythm of everyday life was interrupted and put to a rather dramatic stop. Millions around the world became confined to their homes, and while social isolation can be detrimental, for music, it doesn’t have to be. As the world began to realize itself, Consci Music was born.
Consci MusicPublished 8 months ago in Beat
Artist Interview: KOMB
To kick off the Artist Interviews series I was lucky enough to get some answers from the man Karl Lane (a.k.a Komb). He’s a producer/composer/musical all-rounder with a love for everything from orchestral and classical music to post-rock and heavy metal.
Neander HamiltonPublished 9 months ago in BeatStrategies for Beginners to Promote Music Videos on YouTube
Do you know how many great artists have started their career from YouTube? One of them is Justin Bieber, who was very young when he began to share his art with others. He was doing covers of famous songs, and step-by-step he started to promote music videos on YouTube. One of his first uploads is the cover of Chris Brown’s song, which he posted 12 years ago.
Katie LeslovePublished 9 months ago in Beat
Best Musical Talents Ever Predicted To Rise As Stars Over The Next 10 Years
Today’s music industry is like nothing we have seen or had available to us before. With a plethora of excellent music sites dedicated to giving musical talent the chance to upload their music is rising. Talent scouts can no longer turn down potential stars because they personally do not see potential. This is because if someone’s music is popular across a certain genre, it is undeniable thanks to likes, comments, downloads, and music sharing.
Keshia MintonPublished 9 months ago in Beat
3 Tactics To Make Sure Your Music Is Noticed Online
With online websites that allow you to upload your music becoming very popular, making sure music uploads remain popular means guaranteeing that you are uploading high-quality music. It is not just about your musical talent but also how clear your downloads are. In this guide, we will explore 3 ways to make sure your music is not only noticed by your target audience but is continuously downloaded.
Tiffany SandsPublished 9 months ago in Beat
Ageism in Kpop?
Is there ageism in the Kpop community??? I define ageism as people who are treated negatively or unjustly because of their age.
SharvaStudioPublished 10 months ago in Beat
Keeping the beat alive
For Britain’s independent music scene, lockdown is taking a toll. Venues are closed, so no gigs. Studios are closed, so no rehearsal space or recording time. The innovation shown in producing virtual performances can plug a gap, but it struggles to recapture the thrill of performing live in front of an audience. Even though the easing of lockdown means pubs can reopen this weekend, bars that specialise in live music are ordered to keep their stages closed.
Andy PottsPublished 10 months ago in Beat
