Here are some frequently asked questions we get about the music industry. Naturally, we’ve answered them all for you already. Please share the answers with other musicians. :)
Time for some more royalty payment news! Most independent musicians releasing music today understand that the music industry itself is fundamentally flawed in its use of archaic business practices in today’s digital age. We agree to the industry’s terms and conditions every time that we release new music on streaming platforms. With Spotify’s proposed changes…
Whether you’re a music fan, appreciator, aficionado, musicologist, writer, or even student, the work of specific artists is no doubt an important subject to you. For example, you can probably easily name three songs by your top three favorite artists. Or you can name your favorite album by them. This is the essence of a…
With an illustrious career spanning a prolific 10 albums (not including 4 re-recorded versions), Taylor Swift has traversed genres, often donning a certain style with each album. Considering just how many hits she has, it’s a common wonder whether she’s had any help writing her songs. Like the majority of pop artists, Taylor has indeed…
You may have noticed how some music has been marked “explicit,” and the reasons are even obvious. But the standard can seem nebulous at times, with relatively innocuous-sounding music being marked “explicit,” and far more suggestive music not being marked explicit at times. So, what does explicit content mean in music? When is music considered…
If you’ve never heard of the term drill music, or drill rap, you may have listened to it before but not recognized the style. It’s not as mainstream as other forms of music, but it means a lot to those that can relate to the lyrics and the city from which it originated. Keep reading…
When you hear the term “pop rock,” any number of bands might pop into your mind. But what is pop rock music? Pop rock can be a confusing term because it combines two genres that, on their own, are quite different. This guide will give you a working definition of pop rock music and a…
Heard of Orchestral music but aren’t 100% sure what it means? Well today you’ll find out. We cover what it is exactly, popular songs in the genre, orchestral musicians, history and more. Let’s get into it.
What is punk music? This is what we explore below. Read on to discover the characteristics of punk music, punk musicians, song examples, the history of punk music and more.
Some singers compose all their songs, while others use their musical talents to bring the work of writers to life. Elvis Presley had an enormous repertoire of music but many people have asked if he wrote his biggest hits. Did Elvis write any songs of his own? While Elvis didn’t write any songs by himself,…
What Is Bubblegum Pop Music
While no one knows the exact person who invented music, historians and scientists have theories. Many of which we share in this article. The person who invented music was the first sentient creature to bang two rocks together to create a rhythm. After that, someone decided to stretch an animal hide over a gourd to…
Heard of synthwave music but aren’t sure exactly what it is? Well you’ve come to the right place! In this guide we’ll explain what synthwave music is. We’ll go over the definition and history, and give you a short list of tracks and artists to check out.
BTS is a popular K-pop and hip-hop boy band from Korea that has mass appeal worldwide due to the band’s catchy, trendy hits. But some people wonder, does BTS use autotune? Yes, BTS uses autotune, and we’ll take a closer look at why BTS uses autotune, as well as give some examples of their autotuned…
If you’ve just heard the term ’holiday music’, you may understandably feel it’s music that related to any holiday. For example, “Monster Mash” or “Flying Purple People Eater” around Halloween, or patriotic songs like “America the Beautiful” or “God Bless the USA” around Independence Day. Although there are songs for other holidays, people generally think…
Over the years, the music industry has evolved significantly, with more genres and subgenres taking root and flourishing globally. The 1960s and 70s are some of the notable decades that inspired modern-day songs. Funk Music, a genre of African American origin, emerged in the 1960s and became popular in the 1970s and ’80s. But what…