People who work in press and music radio have the same goal: create a hit (because this leads to the next goal of getting more readers and more listeners, which leads to the ultimate goal of more money). And by “press” we mean magazine(Read More)

The first area we like to see artists use radio for is gigs/touring. This is because the majority of money made by an indie artist (even if they have distro) is going to be at live gigs via CD and merch sales, and club payment. It is also because (Read More)

I’m responding to the article by Brian Farrish on the benefits of ASCAP/BMI for small indies. Mr Farrish suggests that smaller indies not waste their time. As a regional rep for and member of ASCAP I have to point out the flaws in this. M(Read More)

After endless concerns in the indie community about radio consolidation and Clear Channel, I’m here to tell you that it should be of no concern to you. Regular rotation on large stations (Clear Channel or otherwise) in major or medium market(Read More)

After your airplay for your song/album is progressing, radio interviews are a great way to make use of the fact that the stations are liking your material. Also, as opposed to touring, interviews can be done on the phone, which means a lot of grou(Read More)

We are always asked by people releasing their first record, “Will I get BMI/ASCAP royalties if I get airplay?” This question is similar to asking, “If I open a restaurant, will I make money?”. While it is the job of BMI/A(Read More)

I downplay all the talk about “deals,” since the impression is that a good “deal” solves all problems. However, since this topic comes up daily, I’ll present a realistic option for the newcomer to consider.

Yo(Read More)