An open letter first-year music business students Dear first-year music business students – Let me begin by commending you for the decision to pursue a college degree. I’m sure prior to arriving on campus your plan to take a scholarly… Continue Reading
Month: August 2017
Know your self worth (and accept nothing less) Self-worth (noun): “the sense of one’s own value or worth as a person.” The first time I was offered a full time job in the music business I was 22 years old and… Continue Reading
3 ways independent artists use Haulix Getting the attention of the media as an independent artist in 2017 can be incredibly difficult. Getting the attention of a management company, record label, or booking agent may be even harder. We at… Continue Reading
New openings (8/27/17) Coordinator Music and Media Licensing (Viacom – NYC) Work across multiple clearance teams on projects assigned by Vice Presidents and Team Leaders. Projects could include long and short form programming for linear and digital platforms, promos, third… Continue Reading
Music Writing 101: Coverage Confirmations If the first goal of every young music writer is to gain access to albums from their favorite artists before those records arrive in stores, then the second goal is usually to see those artists… Continue Reading
Get your ship(ping) together: Tips for improving your online store For the better part of the last half decade I have been running a small record label out of my one bedroom apartment with the help of a few good… Continue Reading
New openings (8/21/17) Director, Product Management & Partner Marketing, North America (Kobalt – Los Angeles) The Director of Product Management & Partner Marketing will manage primary communication and lead the marketing efforts for Kobalt Music Recordings / AWAL+ developing artists… Continue Reading
How to cut through the noise and make music writers care about your art As any music blogger will tell you, the quality of pitches sent from both aspiring artists and PR professionals often run the gamut from gorgeous to… Continue Reading
New openings: Artist Marketing Manager (Red Bull – Santa Monica) Red Bull’s Artist Marketing department is a team of passionate, arts-driven creators and curators committed to inspiring artist development and innovation in music. The Artist Marketing Manager role in the… Continue Reading
Stop believing music piracy will save (or help) your career Did you write “Pour Some Sugar On Me,” or perhaps a similarly iconic rock hit that has dominated radio rotation for several decades? If the answer is no then you should… Continue Reading