artist advice
Artist Advice: Handling Your Artist Advance (Part One)
For many artists, this is one of the most important issues. Remember that these monies will have to be recouped out of the royalties earned from sales or other uses of the records. Unlike a loan, however, advances aren’t usually ... Read More »
Amaru Don TV Artist Advice: “Be Mindful Of Your Accounting and Tax Requirements”
One of the main things that create problems for artists is, TAX & VAT. In both cases, artists for the most part do not keep enough money held back to pay the bills. HMRC has strong powers to impose penalties ... Read More »
How To Make An Album: Angel – “This Procedure Consists Of A Lot Of Patience, Hard Work and Persistence”
During the playback for his debut album, “About Time” at The Mayfair Hotel, Angel gave us a glimpse on the process of how he developed and refined his album over the past two years. Check out the video below and hear the ... Read More »
Unsigned Advice: “Sell your music through Blackberry World Online Store and keep 90% of sales”
BlackBerry and independent artist distributor Zimbalam are partnering to offer unsigned musicians the ability to sell their music worldwide on the BlackBerry World online store. To sign up, artists pay a distribution fee and create a Zimbalam account – they ... Read More »
Artist Advice: AlunaGeorge – “How to make money”
AlunaGeorge give some sound advice on how to earn money while trying to make it in the music business. Make sure your work leaves you the time and space to be creative Read More »
Artist Advice: What is a letter of intent?
Sometimes when an artist is approached by A&R’s or Record labels they are asked to sign a letter of intent. In the music industry, a letter of intent, or “deal memo,” loosely states some terms, and affirms that the artist/band will sign ... Read More »
Great Business Model: The Reason Why There Is No Official “Harlem Shake” Video
There is a smarter way to do things than is widely know. If only people would stop being sheep and think with an innovative mindset they would be open to innovative ways to make money online. I myself (Amaru), challenge ... Read More »
How It Works: How Can Artists Trade Mark Themselves?
Before you can begin to use your name to sell merchandise outside your core business of selling records, it’s essential that you have a name or logo that’s easily marketable and that you have or starting to get a reputation ... Read More »
Artist Advice: 7 Things Aspiring Singers Must “Consider”
1. Personality and a recognisable voice. When the radio plays your song, you want people to recognise you by your voice. The less you sound like another singer, the better. The same goes for your style. Originality and uniqueness are key. ... Read More »
Maybe artists should consider their approach to criticism of their music?
When someone decides to send you music its obvious they believe its something you would like to hear. Otherwise why send it? The issue on criticism arises when they send you music that you don’t like, didn’t ask for, but they want your ... Read More »
