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WANT YOUR MUSIC ON SPOTIFY? 5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT DIGITAL DISTRIBUTORS

Posted: Aug 30, 2022

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post written by Digby Pearson, founder of Earache Records.

 

Digby Pearson


"...every new band or artist needs to get their music online if they want to be heard by as many people as possible...Playlists on platforms like Spotify have the potential to propel a song into the public sphere as much as the charts or radio play. And if your music gets used in a viral TikTok video, you could soon see your fanbase soar. Music distributors help to make that happen...If you’re ready to take the next step in your music career and want your tunes to be heard by more people, here are five things you should know about how digital distribution - and the distributors that make it happen - work."

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Crossing the border to the Great White North: A musician’s guide

Posted: Apr 11, 2022

Category: Touring

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**Guest post originally featured in the Disc Makers Blog.

 

Marcus Welch


"O Canada! So close… yet sometimes so far away. Music flows freely across the border, but there are times when musicians and instruments have a little more trouble. If you’re planning a trip to play music gigs in Canada, here’s some advice and a few online resources to help make your border crossing smooth and easy."

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10 Record Deal Red Flags

Posted: Jun 26, 2017

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post written by Canadian entertainment lawyer Byron Pascoe, originally featured on Bandzoogle.com.

 

Record Deal Red Flags - BZ Blog
"Before signing a contract with a label, it’s important to understand what you’re signing. When I’m reviewing a record label agreement for an artist, it’s not uncommon for there to be a number of “red flags” – warnings to watch out for in the agreement and/or the relationship with the label. The following list (in no particular order) provides some common red flags to keep in mind..."

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