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The Mighty Mighty Bosstones. Reel Big Fish. No Doubt. Streetlight Manifesto. These iconic bands represent the ska music genre with their exuberant horns, off-beat drums, and dance-ready melodies. In this guide, we will dive into what ska music is and its history, discuss some of its most popular and influential artists, as well as how…
Running into issues with Spotify? All good. We’ve got you covered. Here are several fixes that are known to work. Restart The Spotify App This is the first thing you should try. Close and reopen the Spotify app. Ensure that you close the app instead of switching to another app, as this may have no…
When you hear the term “indie music”, any number of bands might come to mind. Modest Mouse, Bon Iver, Arcade Fire, The Smiths, Belle and Sebastian, The National, Mac DeMarco – these artists represent the indie music scene, and yet they are all different. Indie can be a bit of a confusing term, because by…
Question: What does EP stand for in music? Answer and Definition: EP stands for Extended Player. Read on to find out exactly what an EP is, what it stands for, and what you can do with one. What Is An EP Album In Music? A EP album is a collection of songs by a musician…
Businesses that play music as an integral part of their business model must pay licensing fees back to artists. As they should! Blanket licenses are a more efficient way of issuing licenses to businesses that use a lot of music, because it covers all music. Blanket licenses are an important part of the overall licensing…
Record labels are a powerful force in the music industry – they always have been. These days, there are more labels than ever, and more stories about record labels “dying off” than ever before. While it’s certainly true that labels have it harder these days, it’s not at all true that they’ve died out or…
Money can be an ongoing challenge for musicians and studio engineers alike. But a musician can’t perform without instruments, and an engineer can’t record without studio gear. For some, taking out a loan might be a good way to get the ball rolling. For the most part, I don’t advise going into debt or securing…
People usually associate unions with factory workers, trades, or a large group of employees, but not usually with musicians. Musicians are typically freelancers, and by nature of the job, you wouldn’t expect them to have a union. But guess what, we do! Nearly every country has a musician’s union. In the UK, it’s called the…
Hiring a lawyer doesn’t really seem like something you would want to do. However, as your career advances, it will become necessary. In fact, if you have to hire a lawyer, it’s usually a sign that things are going pretty well. Before this happens to you, read this article. It’s important to be able to…
Are you looking to get some instrumental tracks done? Maybe you have a album, a TV show, a movie, or a commercial you’re looking to add some music to. Or perhaps you have a new video game that’s in need of some atmosphere. Whether you’re just getting started, or your project is nearing completion, it’s…
As a musician, choosing whether you should be a solo artist or team up with others is a choice you’ll have to make at some point. Should you go it alone and let all the attention (and work) fall on your shoulders? Or should you continue your musical journey with a bunch of like minded…
As an independent musician, money can often be an issue. To make music, you will need to invest in tools that allow you to do just that. Your money could go on instruments and equipment, studio time, musical education, travel costs, artwork for your first release and more. A lot of the time, these kinds…
Hello there my fellow music makers! Today I wanted to look at how important marketing your music is or isn’t, and have a look at what you all think on the matter. As always I’ll also be showing you what I think you should be doing regarding this, so have a read on till the…
Hey guys, today I’m going to look at whether you should use a home recording studio or a professional studio when it comes to recording your songs. ‘Recording songs’ can come in many different forms though, so specifically I’ll be looking at which you should use in each of these situations: When recording vocals of…
Reader Question: What are some questions to ask musicians during an interview? Answer: If you’re a music journalist or are going to be interviewing a musician for whatever reason, it’s important to ask the right questions. The right questions will make the musicians look good, as well as make for a better interview for your…