Why DJ Career Length Is Expanding: World’s Top DJs In Their 40s & 50s
Some of the world’s best DJs are in their 40s and 50s, with DJ career length having expanded significantly since the 1990s. As any music genre ages, eventually, one ends ...
How Do Record Labels Work? The What, How, & Why
How record labels work is an exercise in organized effort to market artists to target demographics with strategy. There is a lot more to what a record label is, however, ...
Do I Need The Best Music Schools To Become A Musician, DJ, Or Engineer?
The best music schools will teach you how to DJ, musician, producer, or engineer but do you need the education? No, you do not need a degree of any kind ...
Funktasy Update – August, 2018
Years ago, Funktasy began as a Montreal-based record label tasked with delivering high-quality product to the international music marketplace. Today, it stands stronger than ever with artists and releases in ...
How To Submit Music To A Record Label With A Demo
As record labels that accept demos are always looking for new artists, here is how to submit music to a record label the right way. It all starts with writing ...
Music Industry Facts & Statistics That May Surprise You
Music industry facts can tell you a lot about how the business of music works and who’s making the money. Music markets in the US, Canada, UK, and internationally continue ...
Are Big Facility Recording Studios Scaring Away Today’s Musicians?
Big recording studios that cost thousands of dollars to rent and use are simply unaffordable for the average musician today. The result has been a lot of these studios pricing ...
6 Big Conclusions From The 2018 Grammy Awards
As the 2018 Grammy Awards have now come to a close, there are some big conclusions that industry insiders have drawn from the events that transpired both on- and off-air. ...
Is A Beatmaker A Real Musician? The Art Of Making Beats
A beatmaker. They can be composers. They can be real musicians. They can be artists. Beatmakers are the modern music-maker. Even so, beatmakers get a harsh look when it comes ...
Taylor Swift Is Helping Music Get Monetized
Think what you might about her music but Taylor Swift is helping musicians get paid. Her actions and voice have authority. As she brushes up against some big corporations and ...
Major Labels v. Indie Record Labels: Why It’s Not Relevant, Anymore
Major labels are big, corporate, and money-hungry. Indie record labels have grassroots passion and prioritize the music. They’re as much partners as they are opposites. For years, the music industry ...
The Art Of Sampling & Why Not All Artists Clear Samples
There are a lot of misconceptions out there about the art of sampling, how to clear rights to sample songs, and clearing samples as a whole. Many people think that ...
7 Reasons Why AC/DC Is Worth A Look For Any Musician
AC/DC has survived across 45-plus years, selling over 200 million albums worldwide, and is one of the most popular music acts in the world. Respect the success. Learn from it. ...
The Music Business Will Grow To $41 Billion Globally By 2030
According to a recent report published by Goldman Sachs analyst Lisa Yang, the global music industry is set to grow to $41 billion by the year 2030. Year-over-year growth for ...
Why Did Apple Cancel The Apple Music Festival/iTunes Music Festival?
It’s official. The Apple Music Festival has come to an end. As of 2017, after ten years, the music festival was done. Throughout the years, the event formerly known as ...
