Music isn't made in an individualistic bubble. Even artists who set out to be the most original and shy away from collaboration are creating from their heads which have been soaking in other people's music since they were in the womb. read more
Original question: “Why don’t musicians make their own music” Because “composer” and “musician” don’t necessarily fall into the same category. One can be an incredibly virtuosic musician, and still find it impossible to compose original material, or never even harbor the wish to compose. read more
Artists don't need labels to make vital, evocative music and establish successful careers. Here are some of the biggest names that have either started their own labels or gone entirely without. 1. read more
That misplaced breath exposes one of the ugliest secrets of the music industry. Powerful artists & producers will find demos of songs they want, go to the composers and offer them a flat fee of a couple thousand dollars to "sell" them the song so that the artist can put their own name on it, thereby reaping thousands, maybe even millions of dollars in songwriter royalties that they shouldn't be entitled to. read more