Big Keynote Announcement! Yes, there are dozens of workshops and mentor sessions planned this year, each of them giving you a chance to go deep on specific strategies, platforms, or techniques. But we also think it’s crucial to explore some of the big, universal questions: How can my music make a lasting impact and emotional connection? How can I stay […]
Big Keynote Announcement!
E-commerce 101 for Musicians
E-commerce 101 for Musicians The world of e-commerce can be confusing for independent musicians. With services like Shopify and Stripe to research and terms like drop-shipping to learn, it’s tough to just get started, let alone succeed. That’s why we’re here to give you a crash course in e-commerce for artists. We’ll cover platform options, things to be aware of […]
Alkaline Trio’s Matt Skiba Isn’t Sure if He’s Still in Blink-182
What’s my role, again? Continue reading…
Zakk Wylde Speaks for First Time About New Pantera Lineup + Tour
He said a reunion was being planned when Vinnie Paul was still alive. Continue reading…
Songwriters & Publishers Get a Streaming Raise
Songwriters & Publishers Get a Streaming Raise In 2018, the Copyright Royalty Board made an important decision regarding songwriters and publishers in the digital age. Streaming services should raise the mechanical royalty rate from 10.5% to 15.1%. This increase would happen gradually between 2018 and 2022. However, Spotify, Amazon, Google, and Pandora contested the decision. They argued that increased payments […]
Beloved Metal Cover Artist Mariusz Lewandowski Has Died
R.I.P. to a true master of surreal metal artwork. Continue reading…
The Five Things You MUST Bring to Your Next Music Conference
The Five Things You MUST Bring to Your Next Music Conference If you’re serious about your music, you know you’re going to spend some combination of time, money, and effort whenever you attend a music conference. It’s a commitment. You’re there to take things to a higher level, reach more people, earn more money, book more gigs — and you […]
Laura Jane Grace Goes Bald for Awesome New Head Tattoo
See what now adorns her head! Continue reading…
Dickinson Blasts Fan Who Lit a Flare in Crowd at Iron Maiden Show
It was during ‘The Number of the Beast.’ Continue reading…
10 Ways to Hit High Notes (Without Straining)
10 Ways to Hit High Notes (Without Straining) [Workshop your singing with Matt in-person at the DIY Musician Conference, this August 26-28 in Austin — or watch the virtual conference from anywhere in the world.] We’ve all been there. You’re getting ready to sing that beautiful high note when all of a sudden, it feels like the bottom drops out of your […]