ALL MUSIC BUSINESS POSTS
Songwriting: The Easiest Of The Arts (Part 2)
Hear Me Out
We make the case, in two parts, that if songwriting isn't the easiest of the artistic disciplines it's at least the fastest.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2023-10-03 Read post
Songwriting: The Easiest Of The Arts (Part 1)
Hear Me Out
We make the case, in two parts, that if songwriting isn't the easiest of the artistic disciplines it's at least the fastest.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2023-09-26 Read post
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
