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Clear filtersOperatingHow to Push a Release Date Without Losing MomentumSometimes you have to move a release date. Done wrong it kills momentum and confuses fans. Here is how to push a music release date and keep the campaign alive.OperatingHow Music Manager Commission Actually Works (15% of What?)Music manager commission sounds simple until you ask fifteen percent of what. Here is what a manager should and should not commission, and how to avoid getting burned.StrategyExclusive vs Non-Exclusive Sync Deals: Which to SignA sync library will offer exclusive or non-exclusive terms. They pay differently and limit you differently. Here is how to decide which sync deal to sign.StrategyMusic Publishing Myths Every Artist Still BelievesMusic publishing is where independent artists lose the most money to bad information. Here are the publishing myths that cost you royalties, corrected plainly.OperatingThe Six-Week Single Rollout Timeline That Builds MomentumA single needs a six-week rollout, not a release-day scramble. Here is the week-by-week timeline that builds momentum before the track ever hits streaming.StrategyDigital Distributor vs a Label Services Deal: Which to SignA digital distributor and a label services deal both put your music on streaming. They differ on money, control, and support. Here is how to pick the right one.StrategyDo You Need a Music Manager as an Independent Artist?Most independent artists hire a manager too early or for the wrong reason. Here is when a manager actually pays for itself and when you are just paying to feel legit.