Music Careers for Non-Musicians

Most of us love music but the unfortunate the part is that we can’t all be musicians – and for the different reasons maybe you don’t have the talent or…

Record deal vs. distribution deal – Which one is better?

If you are contemplating on taking your music career to the next level, you will have to decide on record deal vs. distribution deal option. It’s not that easy to…

What are Mechanical Royalties?

The music industry might seem complex (and it is) for the newbie artist. There is so much to learn and know. But the learning never stops. Even some seasoned musicians…

SAMRO Forms – Checklist

If you want to be successful in the music industry then you should first ensure that your paperwork is in order. The following blog post will look into the relevant…

Will the Def Jam Africa deal help SA Artists?

Not so long Universal Music Group announced the launch of DEF JAM AFRICA and this trended on social media for a few days. It’s understandable though. The Def Jam brand…

Music Organisations in South Africa

As an Independent musician it is important to be affiliated with a number of music organisations in South Africa. Well for one you have to understand the role of each…

Before releasing your album independently in SA – Checklist

The task of releasing your album independently can be exciting and daunting. Where do I even start and how? You might be asking yourself that question. The following blog post…

5 South African music websites that you should follow

It goes without saying that as an independent artist you should be promoting your music and brand consistently in order to be “successful”. In the digital age, it’s much easier…