covid resources for musicians

List of COVID Relief Funds for Musicians

We compiled a list of COVID funds for musicians because we know it’s always tough being a musician but there’s no other time the phrase “It’s tough being a musician right now” is more apt than right now. COVID-19 has shaken our world and this pandemic has put the music industry in a big question […]

recording music

Six don’ts when releasing music

Congratulations and good luck! You are about to enter a new phase in your music career. Releasing music and putting yourself and your music out there, for the public to consume and love, is not an easy feat. Aside from the creative aspects of perfecting your music, you have to do a lot of other […]

mushbox

8 Promotional USB Drives for Movies

If you’re a filmmaker, especially if you’re an indie filmmaker,I’m pretty sure you would not consider releasing your film on USB flash drives. First of all, it’s pretty expensive. If you’re going to put a 2-hour film, you need a flash drive that has a high capacity. Movies released on flash drives usually cost $40 […]

trademark

BAND NAMES AND TRADEMARK LAW – AN OVERVIEW

WHAT IS A TRADEMARK? A common misunderstanding is the idea that one can “copyright” a band name. While it is possible to copyright the design of a band logo, the band name itself is not copyrightable. Band names are protectable under trademark law, because like “brand names” they allow us to distinguish one band’s music […]