ALL MUSIC BUSINESS POSTS
Artificial Intelligence - It's Here
Case Study: A.I. in Music
We're scratching the surface on A.I. by taking a look at how artificial intelligence can help and hurt composers. And stick around for the dramatic twist ending.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2023-05-23 Read post
Why I Released An Album On 8-Track
Yeah, You Read That Right
Call me a "tracker". I have a soft spot for 8-tracks. Which partially explains while I (along with Hank Williams III) are the only two people to release a new 8-track record.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2023-02-28 Read post
How To Produce A Music Album
Or At Least Be A Co-Producer
This year I co-produced an upcoming 2023 album from Spud Davenport. Here's what I learned in a new role as co-producer ... and basically I learned that golf caddies make for great music studio producers.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2022-12-13 Read post
Music CD Release Checklist - Part 3
Part 3: CD Release Party and Beyond
Three-part, 4250-word article of advice and checklist for musicians who need to plan a release of their album. Part 3 covers release day and afterwards. Then we remind you to enjoy it!
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2022-10-11 Read post
Music CD Release Checklist - Part 2
Part 2: Your To-Do List
Three-part, 4250-word article of advice and checklist for musicians who need to plan a release of their album. Part 2 is the meat of our to-do list. If you're putting out a CD, bookmark this page.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2022-10-04 Read post
Music CD Release Checklist - Part 1
Part 1: Why, Finishing The Music and Your Website
Three-part, 4250-word article of advice and checklist for musicians who need to plan a release of their album. Part 1 has good background info and asks what you want to accomplish.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2022-09-27 Read post
That First Time In A Music Studio
What Happens Under The Bright Lights
We recently had some first-timers in the studio and it reminded us of what it feels like to be in an honest-to-goodness music studio and on the mic.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2022-08-23 Read post
Album Art
Are Musicians Getting Their Money's Worth?
Guest author and veteran music journalist Jim Trageser takes a deep dive into the history of album art and if it truly is a factor in selling records
* Posted by Jim Trageser on 2022-07-12 Read post
Rock Critics
The Good, The Bad & The Pretentious
We put on our music fan hats and lament the lack of entertaining and/or useful music reviews over the past 50 years.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2022-06-21 Read post
Don't Give It Away
How Some Bands End Up Playing For Free
Bands have to do a lot for free to be heard, but playing at a club where there's an audience is not one of them.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2022-05-10 Read post
ASCAP OnStage
20 Extra Bucks, If You Play Your Royalty Cards Right
A little peek into how songwriters get money (via P.R.O.'s) when anybody plays their songs live - maybe even at a Girl Scout campfire.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2022-04-26 Read post
Thank You Cards
Trust Us On This One
Making a great argument for writing thank-you cards, no matter what racket you're in. It's the right thing to do and it'll also pay dividends if that's all you're after, too.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2022-02-15 Read post
Why Does Neil Young Need To Be On Spotify, Anyway?
A Multifaceted Answer
It's easy to armchair criticize a rich musician and expect them to be principled at their expense. But Neil Young has long put his money where his mouth is and the Spotify - Joe Rogan situation is just the latest example.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2022-02-08 Read post