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The Independent Artist's Guide to the Harry Fox Agency: Collecting Your Mechanical Royalties
As an independent artist, understanding the role of the Harry Fox Agency (HFA) in the music industry is crucial for maximizing your royalties and revenue. This guide will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the HFA and how you can leverage its services to enhance your music career.
By Indie Music Stream3 years ago in Beat
The Ultimate Guide to BDS Encoding and Nielsen SoundScan for Independent Artists
As an independent artist, understanding the ins and outs of music tracking systems like BDS Encoding and Nielsen SoundScan can significantly impact your visibility, radio plays, and revenue. This guide will help you navigate these systems and leverage them to enhance your music career.
By Indie Music Stream3 years ago in Beat
Empowering Independent Musicians
In today's rapidly evolving music landscape, independent artists are finding new and innovative ways to fund their creative projects. Traditional financing options like record deals and advances are no longer the only avenues to pursue. Crowdfunding and alternative financing methods have emerged as popular options, empowering musicians to maintain creative control and connect directly with their fans. This guide will explore crowdfunding platforms and alternative financing options for independent artists looking to fund their music endeavors.
By Indie Music Stream3 years ago in Beat
Developing a Unique Artist Brand
In today's saturated music market, establishing a unique artist brand is essential for standing out and creating a lasting impression on your audience. A strong brand not only encompasses your music but also your visual and sonic identity, which together form a cohesive and memorable experience for fans. This guide will provide you with insights and strategies to help you craft a distinct artist brand by focusing on your visual and sonic identity, along with use cases to inspire your journey.
By Indie Music Stream3 years ago in Beat
Blockchain Music and the Rise of Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
In recent years, the integration of blockchain technology and decentralized finance (DeFi) into various industries has been on the rise. One industry that has shown promise in adopting this technology is the music industry. The integration of blockchain technology and DeFi can revolutionize the way music is consumed, distributed, and monetized. This case study will explore how the use of cryptocurrency payments and blockchain technology can benefit the music industry, using the example of the 2014 Ultra Music Festival.
By Indie Music Stream3 years ago in Beat
Finding Balance on the Music Scale
The importance of mental health in the music industry is paramount, as it directly influences the well-being, creative output, and career longevity of musicians, producers, and other industry professionals. Due to the unique stressors and demands of the music industry, prioritizing mental health is crucial for anyone involved. Here are some extended strategies for musicians and producers to maintain strong mental health:
By Indie Music Stream3 years ago in Beat
Notice of Intent (NOI)
NOI, or Notice of Intent, is a legal document used in the music industry when a music service provider wants to use a copyrighted musical work but cannot identify or locate the copyright owner. This process is governed by Section 115 of the U.S. Copyright Act, which allows for the use of copyrighted musical works by third-party providers, as long as they pay a statutory license fee to the Copyright Office.
By Indie Music Stream3 years ago in Beat
Blockchain & Music Industry
The music industry has undergone significant changes with the rise of digital streaming services and the decline of physical sales. While these changes have brought many benefits, they have also highlighted some of the industry's long-standing issues, particularly around royalty payments and the control that record labels and other intermediaries have over artists' earnings. The integration of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology into the music industry offers a promising solution to these issues, allowing artists to take more control over their music and earnings.
By Indie Music Stream3 years ago in Beat
Streams vs Sales
So let’s dive right in and say of course sales can be more profit than streams as far as a cost to consumer. But let’s also keep in mind the vast difference in gaining a stream versus gaining a sale. As of right now, the streams to sales ratio on a single song is as follows:
By Indie Music Stream5 years ago in Beat
