From Napster to iTunes to Spotify, the music industry evolves alongside technology. Today, streaming platforms have the majority of music consumers, but with the emergence of a decentralized music industry, this might change. In a series of articles, we tried to understand and simplify Web3 as much as possible, studied music NFTs and reviewed Sound.XYZ…
Web3: What is it and what does it mean for musicians?
In a previous article, we discussed music NFT. We looked into the promise, advantages, and disadvantages of this new technology that helped musicians such as 3LAU and Steve Aoki make million of dollars. Today, we will continue exploring NFT by examining Sound.xyz as one of the platforms where musicians can create and sell sets of NFTs.…
A unique album cover can make your music stand out from the competition. While the quality of your work is what eventually matters to your fans, the design of your album cover is what will grab their attention initially. Moreover, the artwork of your album cover adds a new layer of artistry to your product,…
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…
