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AlexProMix’s Alex Solano Talks About the Intricacies of Spatial Audio and Its ‘Endless Opportunities’

January 18, 2024

Alex Solano became a music tech enthusiast when, at age 12, his older brother brought home an electric guitar. His journey since then has led to him becoming one of the leading voices in spatial audio product... Read More...

How to Apply for Music Funding: A Look at Grants for Musicians In 2024

Caleb J. Murphy

January 17, 2024

Photo credit: Derick Daily Grants are an often overlooked way for musicians to get financial support. So to help bring awareness to this, let’s talk about what grants you can apply for in 2024 to help grow ... Read More...

Crafting an Effective Electronic Press Kit (EPK) for Musicians

Caleb J. Murphy

January 12, 2024

Photo credit: Priscilla Du Preez If you’re serious about your music career, you should create an Electronic Press Kit. It looks professional. It helps tell your story. And it can help you get gigs and music... Read More...

How to Pivot Your Music Career as the Industry Shifts

Caleb J. Murphy

January 8, 2024

Photo credit: Possessed Photography A music career is like running a business. And every business owner will tell you, you have to adapt to the changes in your industry and in the world at large. So as an i... Read More...

How To Create a Memorable Concert Experience

Caleb J. Murphy

January 5, 2024

Photo credit: Jordan McDonald I recently went to a concert to see Kings of Convenience, a folk/pop duo from Norway. They’re one of my favorite bands, and I also learned some things from their performance. S... Read More...

Here are the top pro tips to ensure you make the most out of your time at the NAMM Show 2024 — from DMN and NAMM organizers themselves.

How to Attend NAMM Like a Pro

Paul Resnikoff

December 22, 2023

Here are the top pro tips to ensure you make the most out of your time at the NAMM Show — from DMN and NAMM organizers themselves. The NAMM Show, organized by the National Association of Music Merchants, is o... Read More...

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Weekly Report: The Definitive Guide to Spotify’s Changes In Sound Recording Royalty Calculations — And Its Impact on Artists

Paul Resnikoff

December 20, 2023

Projection of royalty collection changes for major industry players following Spotify's 1,000-stream minimum payment transition (Image: Digital Music News) In our latest DMN Pro Weekly Report, guest author Je... Read More...

How To Put On a Successful House Show

Caleb J. Murphy

December 18, 2023

Me at a recent sold out/at capacity house concert I recently played an at-capacity (AKA sold out) house show with a fellow musician. Some things went wrong, but mostly it was a successful and very fun eveni... Read More...

How To Take Care of Your Mental Health as a Musician

Caleb J. Murphy

December 15, 2023

Photo credit: Emma Simpson As a long-time independent musician, I know how hard this life can be on one’s mental health. I’ve taken a break before. I’ve felt like I should just quit. Things can get dark if ... Read More...

Understanding Music Copyright: A Guide for Independent Musicians

Caleb J. Murphy

December 13, 2023

Photo credit: Markus Winkler We’ve already seen so many court cases over copyright infringement. Sometimes, one artist has a similar idea to another artist and inadvertently makes a song that sounds similar... Read More...

Is Mixing Music Technical or Artistic?

Caleb J. Murphy

December 11, 2023

Photo credit: Erwi Mixing music can feel overwhelming to those who haven’t ever tried it. And that makes sense. It involves lots of tools and settings and technical stuff. But is mixing also an artistic end... Read More...

The Complicated Nature of Spotify Wrapped for Artists

Caleb J. Murphy

December 5, 2023

It’s that time of year again. Artists are posting their Spotify Wrapped, a collection, synthesizing, and summarizing of their streaming stats. For some artists, it’s an encouraging season and it’s fun to ce... Read More...

MPT Agency Partners with Dimash Qudaibergen For His North American Expansion

Apple Music Launches ‘Set List’ Feature — Dedicated Playlists to Promote Concerts, Tours, and Residencies

Top-Level Domain Name .music Now Available to the Music Industry — IFPI, Recording Academy, A2IM, NMPA, Others On Board

Sunir Patel and Paul Flynn of TrueTone Music: A Guitar Shop Run By Musicians, For Musicians

Everything You Need to Know About Pressing Your Music on Vinyl

AlexProMix’s Alex Solano Talks About the Intricacies of Spatial Audio and Its ‘Endless Opportunities’

How to Apply for Music Funding: A Look at Grants for Musicians In 2024

Crafting an Effective Electronic Press Kit (EPK) for Musicians

How to Pivot Your Music Career as the Industry Shifts

How To Create a Memorable Concert Experience

How to Attend NAMM Like a Pro

Weekly Report: The Definitive Guide to Spotify’s Changes In Sound Recording Royalty Calculations — And Its Impact on Artists

How To Put On a Successful House Show

How To Take Care of Your Mental Health as a Musician

Understanding Music Copyright: A Guide for Independent Musicians

Is Mixing Music Technical or Artistic?

The Complicated Nature of Spotify Wrapped for Artists