Interview: Ron Pope on "One Way Ticket" Doc, New Band & More

If you’ve been a reader of this blog (or a TuneCore Artist) for a little while, you may be familiar with singer/songwriter Ron Pope’s impressive independent music career. To catch you up, Ron went from performing his songs as a busker in New York City subways to touring the world over several years without the help […]

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Are You Co-Writing Songs? A “Split Sheet” Just Isn’t Enough

[Editors Note: This is a guest blog written by Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. and was originally featured on Hypebot. Justin is an entertainment and media attorney in New York City. He also runs Label 55 and teaches music business at the Institute of Audio Research. We’re excited to have Justin weigh in for the benefit of independent artists […]

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TuneCore Sync Placements Q1 in 2016

We’re extremely proud to be able to help our TuneCore Artists get their music out to the world in the form of synchronization licensing. From TV shows and movies to video games and advertisements, sync placements are one of the most sought-after successes among independent artists. In an effort to celebrate and showcase these licenses, we’re […]

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March News From Our Store Partners

By Dwight Brown It’s spring. It’s a time for growth. Change is in the air at our digital stores. New Google Play Music app adds YouTube video search. CÜR streaming launches and targets the tech savvy crowd. Spotify finds a new way to highlight emerging artists. Rhapsody is growing faster than daisies on a spring […]

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Interview – Adam Watts on Art & Commerce, New Album, more

Adam Watts is a producer, singer and songwriter who has earned a ton of experience within the music and entertainment industries. From self-releasing his own albums, working with Disney, and eventually co-founding Broken City Artists, his own artist development and artist education company, Watts brings unique insight on what it means to be an independent artist in […]

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January Songwriter News

By Dwight Brown A New Year brings more opportunities for songwriters to get ahead. So what’s up? Co-writers are leaving the strongest mark on top ten hits. Spotify wants to do the right thing when it comes to songwriter royalties. The digital age is heaping complications on jazz musicians, but makes composing a snap. Deaf […]

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75 Tips & Tricks to Get Your Music Out of the Bedroom

[Editors Note: This is a fun, inspiring list written by Rory Seydel that was originally featured on the LANDR Blog. Think of it as a fun, creative exercise that’s meant to get you thinking differently about the way you make music!] Sometimes you need a little inspiration to kick start the process. Here are 75 light-bulb inducing ideas. 1. Ignore […]

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Wednesday Video Diversion: January 6, 2015

It’s a new year, TuneCore Artists and music video lovers! What are you resolutions? Whether you’re quitting soda, joining a gym, or dropping a bad habit, all we ask is that you don’t give up your insatiable appetite for amazing visuals courtesy of our TuneCore Artist community! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzITixiyNUU] Lauren Marsh, “Stranger” [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFr-i0xac3w] Chuck […]

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Interview: Kaj Kadence on DIY Hip Hop & His Evolution

Kaj Kadence (aka Kevin Michel) is a Brooklyn-born, North Carolina-based artist who is three mix tapes deep into his hip hop journey. He’s been using TuneCore for almost three years to distribute his music, and he’s got a lot to say about being an independent creator in 2015. Read our interview with Kaj as we […]

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Wednesday Video Diversion: November 25, 2015

Happy Wednesday-Before-Thanksgiving to all of our artists in the states! And happy Wednesday-in-the-end-of-November to all else! Whether you’re getting ready to house some turkey or you’re just browsing the blog for a distraction, we’ve got some great videos for you either way! Check ’em out after the jump. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dj0CwiEUJYk] Talkie, “Mountain” [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ts4EI7_YtFM] Dustin […]

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