Record labels are companies that manufacture, distribute, and promote the recordings of affiliated musicians. Those companies monetize music and look for ways to sell the brand of an artist and the products they create. Major labels such as Sony, Universal, and Warner Music dominate the market with their in-house capabilities and big budgets. However, indie…
Releasing a single track can be beneficial for both aspiring and well-established musicians. Single tracks not only require a lot less work in comparison to releasing a full album but it also enables artists to be consistent and engaged with their audience. In this article, we are going to learn the benefits and the…
When musicians such as the American DJs 3LAU, Steve Aoki, and the rock band Kings of Leon made millions of dollars selling their content as non-fungible tokens (NFTs), the music industry was seized by an NFT craze. Many began to wonder what an NFT is, why it is worth a lot of money and how…
As a professional musician, you are an entrepreneur. Your music is a product that you probably want to sell in a competing market. Therefore, to sell your products and have a successful career in the music industry, you should treat your music like a business and create your unique brand. In this article, we talk…
When it’s time to set up your studio, a microphone is one of the center pieces of equipment you will need. As you search for different types of microphones, you come across a category named “tube microphones.” The tube mics are a particular breed of microphones. They are different from other microphones in many ways.…
Some music is composed to affect behavioral and emotional responses in humans. Those responses could be, for example, concentration, relaxation, distraction, and excitement. People play such music in the background for various reasons. They use it to work, study, relax, and even attempt to sleep. In recent years, the internet has witnessed a growing number…
Meditation and music are often associated. Many people use music to find mindfulness, positive energy, and deep sleep. For its positive effect on the mood, music is also considered a healer to stress and anxiety. There is a multitude of tones that are suitable for relaxation. This article will introduce you to the singing bowl,…
Vocal warm-ups are crucial for sustaining a healthy voice, performing at peak, and building un-shakable confidence. Sound artists should leverage warm-up exercises to stretch and relax the inner muscles of their larynx. Doing so should make those precious assets always prepared and endurant. At the very least, you should warm-up before any performance. Ideally, however,…
Thanks to the guys at Bahrain Game Developers, I will be conducting a workshop on Saturday 29th November 2014 (4:00pm) at the Bahrain Polytechnic where I will be talking briefly about how to create soundscapes for video games. The workshop is going to be fun, with lots of information to talk about. You do not…
