Distribution 101: Pt. 2

Last month I discussed two distinctly different types of physical music distribution - "traditional" and "one-stop." This month I will delve a little deeper into some of the various deals potentially offered by traditional distributors.

3 Keys to a Successful Website

Is your website doing its job? Do you even know what its job is? Hold on, do you even HAVE a website? And no, Facebook does NOT count as your personal website. There are three main goals that you want your website to accomplish and if they're not doing these, you're setting yourself up for failure.

The World is a Stage

The world is a stage...and each of us plays a part. The phrase never really meant too much to me until last month at a Hillsong United concert when a lightbulb went off for me in the middle of the show.

Letters From Lindsey: New Beginnings

I love the Fall in Tennessee. Being from Southern California, where there are virtually no seasons, has given me a particularly special appreciation for this time of year. It is a time of new beginnings: the beginning of a new school year, the beginning of football season and now this year it...

Distribution 101, Pt. 1

In business, there's usually more than one model by which to conduct business in any given field. When it comes to physical music distribution, there are basically two distinctly different types of distribution models - "traditional" and "one-stop." Both traditional and one-stop distributors...

Q&A with Songwriter, Laura Kaczor

Laura Kaczor (pronounced, kuh ZOR), a Nashville recording artist, songwriter, worship leader and speaker, released her new album Love Enough to stores nationwide in Fall of 2010 through Universal Music Christian Group/Fontana distribution on LifeThirst Records/IE. Lindsey Kirkendall of CCM Indie...

I Have Not Seen The Wind

Five years ago, Arthur Alligood took his first few steps into the music industry. Then he sidelined such plans to look after the first few steps of his child.For the first time since 2006, the Nashville area songwriter is back with a new recording entitled I Have Not Seen The Wind.

New Music Exclusive Artist: Tha CorinthD:13

Dwayne's love of 1st Corinthians, Chapter 13, led him to assume he alias, "Tha CornthD:13". The fact that he was also born on the 13th day of July made the title seem even more fitting. Dwayne now spreads the word of the Lord to the lost and hurting with a new name.

Letters From Lindsey: How NOT to Scare Off Potential Fans

Your image and brand should be a priority in everything that you do, understanding that potential fans will judge you on the basis of how you look, how your website looks, your CD artwork, etc. before they even hear a note of your music. A poorly constructed website or poor quality photos could...

The Agent’s Role In Your Career

At some point in your career, you may have wondered if you need an agent or not. In theory, it sounds like a great idea to have someone readily available to book you gigs at Bridgestone Arena, but the real question you should be asking yourself first is: "What does an agent really do?""