Helpful Links for Musicians
Below is a list of links that I think are quite helpful to y’all musicians. On a rainy day; such as the one I’m experiencing in LA right now, looking over these can lead to a productive time. Sit on your favorite couch, mute That 70’s Show and get to work!
www.velvetrope.com
The main forum is a place for frank discussion of music industry happenings and rumors
www.redvelvet.com
e-commerce platform tailored to the requirements of the music industry
www.cmj.com
Authority on new music, college radio and music industry charting
www.sonicbids.com
These guys your EPK (Electronic Press Kit)
www.musicianmag.com
Billboard Musician’s Guide to Touring & Promotion
www.allmusic.com
Music reviews, new releases, artists biography and much more
www.copyright.gov
Register your music!
www.home.soundscan.com
For tracking CD sales
www.bmi.com
www.ascap.com
www.sesac.com
These are Performing Rights Organizations, they collect money for you from TV performances and Radio Play
www.cdbaby.com
The largest online distributor of independent music