FIVE APPS THAT HELP ARTISTS AND DJS CREATE AND MANAGE CAREER-BUILDING CONTENT IN 2024 (MAGNETIC MAGAZINE)

By |2024-01-16T20:55:38-06:00January 16th, 2024|advice, AI, DJ, DJ Equipment Tools Software, Entertaiment, Internet, producer, Review, Tips|

  Let's dive into our top five favorite apps and software for musicians and music producers to create and manage content that resonates with listeners and builds an audience of genuine fans in 2024. Just a few short decades ago, the most challenging barrier of entry for artists looking to make a name for themselves [...]

Where DJs Get Their Music In 2024 (Digital DJ Tips)

By |2024-01-02T21:03:08-06:00January 2nd, 2024|advice, Digital Dj Tips, DJ, DJ Equipment Tools Software, House Music, Music, Tips|

The music industry has, it is fair to say, completely transformed in the past decade or so. We went from physical albums and singles (vinyl/CDs), to “everything, everywhere” via digital downloads and streaming services. So, for most people, the answer to “Where do you get your music?” nowadays is usually “Spotify”. End of story. For [...]

The Definitive Guide to Producing House Music in 2023 (Musicradar)

By |2023-11-21T18:33:14-06:00November 21st, 2023|advice, Dance Music, DJ Equipment Tools Software, House, House Music, producer|

  It's the genre that gave birth to DJing and clubs as we know them, spanning from black and queer roots in Chicago to arenas, festivals and pop charts across the world - but how is it made? It’s not a competition, but if we were to crown one electronic genre as the one that [...]

What Is an Artist Manager? (And How to Find the Right One) (Resident Advisor)

By |2023-11-07T20:26:05-06:00November 7th, 2023|advice, DJ, Editorial, electronic music, House Music, producer, Resident Advisor, Tips|

  From negotiating contracts to safeguarding work-life balance, managers support every aspect of an artist's career. Here's what you should know about the role. If you ask artists to pinpoint a moment in their career that propelled them to the next level, they may cite a show-stopping performance or a chance encounter with a well-connected [...]

What Is a Booking Agent? (And How to Find the Right One) (Resident Advisor)

By |2023-07-13T18:14:41-05:00July 13th, 2023|advice, DJ, Report, Resident Advisor|

Six agents demystify some of the key ins and outs of the artist-agent relationship. The multifaceted and often opaque world of the electronic music industry can be a confusing place to navigate for upcoming artists. Independent musicians often wear multiple hats: manager, publicist, booking agent etc. While the independent route can be lucrative and [...]

WHY LAS VEGAS IS BECOMING HOME FOR ELECTRONIC MUSIC LEGENDS

By |2022-01-27T08:34:35-06:00January 27th, 2022|advice, Clubs - Nightlife, DJ, Entertaiment, Music News|

  What are the dream music venues you instantly think of? That favourite festival you frequent every year? That underground club that’s off the mainstream radar but which bangs without fail? Chances are that few people ever consider Las Vegas as their ideal venue but believe it or not that’s where the crème de la [...]

DJing with the SYNC Button: What’s All The Fuss About?

By |2022-01-27T08:18:59-06:00January 27th, 2022|advice, Dance Music, DJ, DJ Equipment Tools Software, Tips|

  You may of seen that little button on your DJ equipment called ‘SYNC’. Now if you’re a more established DJ the you’ll know what is does I’m sure. If you’re read up on the DJ scene then you’ll also know that there’s positive and negative chat around the topic of using SYNC. When Do [...]

Twitch Warns Creators After Receiving 1,000 DMCA Claims From Record Labels

By |2021-05-29T11:09:17-05:00May 29th, 2021|advice, Announcements, Dance Music, DJ, International, Internet, Music, Music News, producer|

Another wave of copyright-related bans could be on the way. Twitch's copyright problem won't go away. In an email shared by esports consultant Rod Breslau, the company warns that it recently received a batch of approximately 1,000 individual DMCA takedown notices. All of the claims involve archived broadcasts, with most featuring streamers listening to music [...]

This is What You Need to Know About DMCA Violations and How to Avoid Them

By |2021-05-29T11:11:22-05:00May 29th, 2021|advice, Announcements, DJ, Music News, news|

Have you ever watched a movie or downloaded songs from sites like IsoHunt, Grooveshark, Megaupload, or Hotfile? If so, did you know you could have been in violation of a federal law: the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). A DMCA violation can get you into some serious trouble, both civilly and criminally. So, before [...]

Facebook Clarifies Guidelines Around Music Usage in Video Posts

By |2020-06-02T17:43:52-05:00June 2nd, 2020|advice, DJ, House, International|

  Facebook is looking to clarify its rules around how creators are allowed to use music in their content, while it's also adding a new indicator in Facebook and Instagram live-streams to help people avoid potential copyright issues. As explained by Facebook: "We want to encourage musical expression on our platforms while also ensuring that we uphold our [...]

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