Bypass: Music Industry News for Independent Artists

Friday edition - 2 min read

$25k For Music Parents (Deadline Soon)

What’s Up

Let’s be honest: raising a family is hard. Making real money in music is harder. That’s why the generous people at Family Alliance in Music are stepping up. They’re handing out $25k grants that help artists cover the heavy stuff - fertility treatments and childcare on tour.

So What

If you find it hard to balance bills and babies (because hello, the economy), this is your help. The industry only cares about two things: money and numbers. Unfortunately, you and your family don’t fit into that equation.

Now What

Stop forcing yourself to choose between your career and your kids. Go to familyallianceinmusic.org right now. This is not a “save for later” kind of thing - the deadline is December 1. If this doesn’t apply to you, pass this info on to a musician friend who forgot what sleep felt like. They need this.

[Full story at Hypebot]

Steal This Arturia Plugin ($0)

What’s Up

Sweetwater has either lost its mind or they really love us. They’re giving away Arturia Analog Intro for the whopping price of $0.00. That’s what we call free. The only catch is that you need a US address.

So What

Usually, software like this is locked behind a hardware purchase (sometimes a really expensive one). Arturia is basically the gold standard for vintage synth emulations. Why struggle to build a crappy synth bass when Arturia already perfected it? Analog Intro gives you 500 great presets and 28 engines straight out of the box.

Now What

Go to Sweetwater and grab that license. Install it via Arturia’s Software Center. These deals are like dust in the wind, so get it while you can.

[Read more on Bedroom Producers Blog]

Tiny Desk > Spotify Algorithms

What's Up

Tiny Desk started out as a joke in 2008. It must be the best joke in the industry because artists are laughing all the way to the bank. New data from Luminate shows acts get an average 12% streaming spike eight weeks after their set drops. Doechii rode hers to a Billboard Top 10 spot, and Clipse saw a 74 million stream jump.

So What

Tiny Desk is what separates the real artists from the fakes. It’s a neat little spot that shows viewers a more intimate, raw side of your music. It proves you aren't a fraud.

Now What

Yes, they accept submissions. But read the room. Don't send a grainy video of you rapping in a closet. And work on getting a loyal fanbase before anything else. You need momentum before you need a microphone at NPR.

[Full story at Hypebot]