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The 100% Myth
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The 100% Myth

Ownership & Royalties in 2019 You're a budding independent musician. Not only have you focused on your craft, but you've built a business around it. You are a master of your artistry, from cre...

MusicDIY Crowdfunding for Musicians

DIY Crowdfunding for Musicians

Crowdfunding platforms proudly define themselves as “direct-to-consumer” But they aren’t. Not anymore. Platforms like PledgeMusic presented a fresh alternative to the traditional label funding mod...

MusicThe Musician's Automated Store Part 2: Print-On-Demand

The Musician's Automated Store Part 2: Print-On-Demand

Staying Lean Through Print-on-Demand If you are an independent artist, you’re also an entrepreneur. Whether your goal is to make just enough from your music to keep creating, or if artistry is you...

MusicThe Musician's Automated Store Part 1: Third Party Fulfillment

The Musician's Automated Store Part 1: Third Party Fulfillment

Outsource order fulfillment and headache, spend time making music This is the year of the independent artist. Avoiding a record deal means creating your own path, but there’s still no tried and tr...

MusicThe Musician's Automated Store

The Musician's Automated Store

Musicians who avoid traditional record deals have more freedom in both their music and overall business strategies. But this leaves a gap in artist services that labels used to provide. Fortunately...

MusicWhat's the difference between MP3 and Lossless (FLAC / WAV)?

What's the difference between MP3 and Lossless (FLAC / WAV)?

It's all about quality. Steve Jobs changed everything when he told us that you could fit “1,000 songs in your pocket” - yet the first generation iPod was only 5gb. Some quick math… The average CD ...

AnnouncementsFeature Announcement: Lossless Audio

Feature Announcement: Lossless Audio

Studio quality sound. Now available to everyone. We’re constantly asking our users what new features would help make Single even better. An overwhelming response has been lossless audio - we liste...