Need To Know

How to Understand Independent Distribution

Niche Marketing

PUBLISHED Jan 1, 2006

Like most traditional forms of music distribution, independent companies make records available to retail, from HMV and Future Shop to "mom...

How to Understand Major Label Distribution

(Re)Search and Distribution

PUBLISHED Jan 1, 2006

In the music scene, issues between independent and major label might seem like more politics than anything — a fight between credibility an...

How To Do Your Taxes

Income Tax Blues

PUBLISHED Jan 1, 2006

As duties go, filing your tax return probably ranks somewhere just north of getting a root canal on the list of things you most look forwar...

How To Book a Tour

Get in the Van

PUBLISHED Jan 1, 2006

So you're a band. You've written, rehearsed and recorded some music. You've built a fan base in your hometown that extends beyond your frie...

How To Build a Home Studio: Part 1

Getting Started

PUBLISHED Jan 1, 2006

Home recording is so ubiquitous and accessible that it's tempting to invest whatever disposable income you have into some gear and start yo...

How To Build a Home Studio: Part 2

Setting Up Your Space

PUBLISHED Jan 1, 2006

Last month's "How To" dealt with how to prepare yourself for home recording. This month's explores how to equip your room. Any setup that's...

How To Understand Naming Issues

PUBLISHED Jan 1, 2006

In the music business, your artist or band name is your brand name. But if you share the same or a similar name with another artist or grou...

How To Understand Online Distribution

PUBLISHED Jan 1, 2006

In its long history, the music industry hasn't always adapted quickly to technological change; in recent years, few words have rocked the m...