[Editor’s Note: This article was written by Darla Ardolf.] Translation has become a common word we hear almost regularly, but music translation seems to come with a bag of surprise. Translating songs in different languages is quite different from conventional translations. Having the same song in other languages requires more than it takes to write […]
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[Editor’s Note: This article was written by Award-Winning Producer Gary Gray.] One year ago I came up with the idea to write this article. It was before the pandemic hit. It was before the lockdowns began. At that time I made a note to self. “Self,” I said out loud as our three home studio dogs […]
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[Editors Note: This article was written by Patrick McGuire.] Nothing like 2020 has been usual for the world, and the music industry hasn’t been an exception. By now, we’ve all grown accustomed to the mass cancelation of in-person events like festivals, shows at venues, and even local open-mic nights, but it’s important to remember just […]
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[Editor’s Note: This article was written by Angela Mastrogiacomo, founder and CEO of Muddy Paw PR.] I get it, you’re strapped for time. And yet, in between the 9-5, the gigs, the daily little curveballs life throws at us, you’re trying to figure out how to make time to actually grow your career. Not just […]
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[Editor’s Note: This article was written by Hugh McIntyre.] People just don’t buy albums like they used to. In fact, so few music lovers opt to purchase a new release these days, some artists and bands just getting started opt not to have anything physical made at all whenever they have a new full-length to […]
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[Editor’s Note: this article was written by Hugh McIntyre.] Throughout the years I’ve been working in the music industry, I have spoken to countless musicians at every level of their careers, from those just getting started with only a handful of songs to the biggest names in the business. Two things seem to separate the top figures in […]
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[Editor’s Note: this article was written by Hugh McIntyre.] Twitter isn’t just one of the biggest social media platforms out there, it’s also an incredibly important vehicle for connecting with fans, forming relationships with people in the music industry and for spreading news about your career. It can be a time suck, but it can […]
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Navigating a complicated, ever-changing industry such as the music business is difficult for everyone. But because a tiny percentage make it look easy, it’s no surprise others will stop at nothing to gain a competitive edge, or think shortcuts are the fastest route to fame.
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[Editors Note: This article was written by Erica D’Aurora.] Having started my career in the music industry as a blogger, and then finding my way into the world of PR, I’ve read—and written—my fair share of artist bios. I’ve seen it all, really. Long ones, short ones, and some that don’t even make sense. What […]
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[Editors Note: This article was written by Neal Gomberg and is part two of his series, “The Songwriter’s Toolbox”. Be sure to read part one here!] It’s been said that writing about music is like dancing about architecture. It’s so subjective and analysis-defying, it’s pointless. But I’m writing about lyrics, not music, so here goes. […]
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