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Why is popularity important?

Your popularity is a way for them to gauge how many songs will be sold. It’s a great way to gauge and forecasts how many people like your music.

What is the job of a personal manager?

They’re responsible for coordinating all efforts between the artist and your record label, radio promoter, publicist, publisher, booking agent, and business manager and all other music contacts.

Is A&R dead?

It has been said by many in the industry that in the digital age, A&R is dead. However, like most facets of the music business, the digital age has merely transformed it. Now there is a new definition of how A&R works.

What is the job of a publicist?

The publicist’s job is to obtain media coverage for clients in print, TV, and electronic media. Their responsibilities usually include securing media coverage, mailing/emailing press kits to music writers, communicating with the manager/agent/record label, and hiring hair and makeup teams for TV and magazine shoots.

Is it necessary to release new music?

Releasing new music is absolutely necessary but the costs of studio time, generating album artwork, time spent writing, release fees, and advertising can really add up. Fortunately companies like CD Baby can help you through the whole process of releasing and selling your music.

What is a music supervisor?

Music supervisors are the ones whom, most of the time, are selecting music for film, TV, and video game projects (among other duties). Some 90% of the music placed in these projects comes from unsigned, independent artists, and many have been discovered and launched successful careers by this approach.

What does an attorney do?

The attorney deals on your behalf with all the major power brokers you encounter during the course of your career. Your attorney should be heavily involved in negotiations whenever you sign contracts with publishers, labels, managers, and agent.

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