The Music Licenser

“Every artist is valued based on their presentation and what their creditability is.” Dan Silver, the Sr. Creative Director at RipTide Music TV. Film. And Video Games. Dan Silver on synch and placement opportunities. I spoke with Dan, who had been directly responsible for placing music in trailers for movies such as Captain America, Thor, ..

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Surviving Social Media – For Bands

From announcing a gig to a complete tour, new album or video – the first place you’ll want to spread the word is on Facebook and Twitter.  Though posting one or two things a month is hardly demanding on your time, once you start regular campaigns posting becomes more and more of a chore, and often overlooked. ..

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The Darkroom: Concert Photography

Hi and welcome our extended series on music digital photography. These collections of articles will hopefully expand over the years and provide a comprehensive reference for anyone interested in shooting concert photography, general low-light locations, and the odd well-lit studio. Part 1 – the very beginning Why concerts? I run a small recording studio as ..

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