industry

The music world is characterized by a blend of constants and continuous change; Beat examines the inside of the industry from recording studios to record labels, live performances, music streaming technology and beyond.

Why You Don't Need a Label
We are now well into the digital age. Everything is (almost) instant, and we have a world of information at our fingertips. So it begs the question, is a record deal really that important when you could just do it yourself.
By Bardo Novotny7 years ago in Beat
The Memphis Boy Story
Who Was The Memphis Boy? Looking for my break What does it take to make it in a lost world? Who was The Memphis Boy? The Memphis Boy was a young singer-songwriter. He got lost in the music somewhere, a young man, who got beat up in a small town in Arizona, and was transferred to Texas, by the guys who he took the beating for.
By Denny Weldon7 years ago in Beat
Industry Rules According to Lil Uzi Vert
"If you want your album two drop, number one rule: Don't hang with the boss' girlfriend." —Lil Uzi Vert "Industry rule number 4080: Record company people are shady." —Q Tip
By Brooklyn Damien7 years ago in Beat
Organic Reach Marketing
Not too long ago, I wrote an article on the dangers of the internet. While that article covered many aspects of internet usage and abuses, I was and am particularly concerned with what those abuses mean for creative types like me. It has been a bit frustrating over the years to pour so much work into creating music only to be unable to share it on a large scale. I am fond of saying that if algorithms were done away with, creative people would be billionaires inside of a day. Out of six billion-plus people, finding an audience would be a piece of cake.
By Tim Ellerbe II7 years ago in Beat
Careers to Pursue with a Music Degree
Very few degrees allow you to pursue multiple careers that may not relate to each other. One field that lets you do so is music, which has a variety of purposes besides creating entertainment songs in different genres. Some people are able to use music for therapeutic reasons, as well as improving cognitive functions.
By Carlos Fox7 years ago in Beat
An Artist and His Phone
If I had a dollar for every minute this phone is in my hands. Business calls, managing Instagram, checking emails, handling analytics. This thing is a curse! That guy in the picture up there, that’s me, Aaron Brown (Aarnxbrwn), during a sound check for a show. I am a full-time recording artist, songwriter, producer, engineer, and entrepreneur. Music has become my life, and out of all the expensive equipment I’ve shelled out money for, my phone tends to be the most important piece, by far. Everywhere I go, my friends and family are complaining about my phone usage. What they don’t understand is this iPhone is my doorway to opportunity. It could be my next show or event, someone inquiring about my shop (The Living Room RVA), some type of discrepancy in one of my businesses, or maybe just engaging with my following on Instagram. All I truly know is that I have to have it.
By Aarnxbrwn7 years ago in Beat
Putting Your Music Out There
Okay, I used a website that will put your music on a lot of different websites including Amazon, Spotify, Youtube, Google Play, iTunes Deezer and many more. This site offers to charge you 15 percent so you do not have to pay for distribution. They do offer a one-off payment so they do not take a cut.
By Marcus Azaria7 years ago in Beat
Top 10 Female Guitarists of All Time
Talented, innovative or just plain entertaining, these six-stringers of the female variety know how to get the party rolling. Welcome to WatchMojo.com, and today we’re counting down our picks for the top 10 female guitarists of all time.
By WatchMojo7 years ago in Beat
Navigating the Business of Music: An Unabashed, Uncensored Tale (Pt. 1)
For as far back as I can remember, it was always a dream to work in the music business. Starting out at the age of 17, I found myself working county fairs in rural Ohio, helping to setup and tear down equipment for emerging artists.
By Rick Larntz7 years ago in Beat
The 2019 #PIMAs Opening Ceremony
Hello, Vocal and the internet! *Crowd screaming* Hello and welcome to the inaugural 2019 PIMA awards! *Crowd is throwing flowers now*
By Peter Ellis7 years ago in Beat
2019: My Year and My Plans for My Future and in the Music Industry
2018 was a year to remember. I had so many amazing opportunities offered to me, as well as some not so good times. But, since the year is over, it is time to move on and start new.
By Mackenzie Coberley7 years ago in Beat
The Korean Hip-Hop Scene (Part 1)
Now, we all know Kpop is on a drastic rise compared to 10 years ago. BTS soaring in Western charts, as well as other groups like Monsta X, NCT127, and Seventeen, who are getting constant attention from Western news outlets. That's great and all, but I want to turn our attention to something that is mostly talked about in the Asian hip hop scene; obviously, in the Korean hip hop scene and the big influence it has.
By Faith Joy7 years ago in Beat