Comments for Kevin Breuner

Comment on Licensing Companies - What to look for and what to avoid by KevinB

KevinB — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:37:57 +0000

J B,

The simple answer is yes. A standard sync license does not give the production using the song any ownership. You are free to do what you want as you still retain the rights. It’s always important to read a contract carefully though, as there are some instances where they may ask for extended rights.

Comment on The secret to building an audience on the web - Be interesting! by tunesmith

tunesmith — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:39:36 +0000

Kevin, I’m not sure this is the place to ask this question. I’m a bit confused about this whole podcast thing. Is it an internet radio? Do you guys choose songs to perform from things sent to you? If you have time to reply I’d appreciate it. Thanks Bob.

Comment on Licensing Companies - What to look for and what to avoid by J B

J B — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:09:58 +0000

When we get into a contract for sync licensing. Can we use that song on our own personal album or i tunes selling and at the same time let it play on TV or movies. Is that kind of contract possible?

Comment on Please don’t do this at your show! by KevinB

KevinB — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 05:00:41 +0000

Natalie,

Please feel free to repost the articles! I just request that you credit them to me. I haven’t been writing much here as I have been putting much of my writing efforts to the CD Baby blog located here http://diymusician.cdbqby.com. Check it out!

Comment on Please don’t do this at your show! by Natalie

Natalie — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 02:03:23 +0000

Hey Kevin,

Would you be open to having some of your articles posted on my Music Business 101 blog? I like this entry and some of the others here. Let me know if you would be open to re-print with linkback?

Thanks,
Natalie

Comment on Music will be free + Touring is where the money is = BS! by Ben Martin

Ben Martin — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:20:07 +0000

@Jon Ragel: As for opening up for Beck (or some similar artist): Given that this might be different in the US, in Europe you mostly have to PAY to open for an artist that size. Not in the sense of payola, but for their crew etc. If you’re lucky and the artist likes you or your music, you might be able to get a small amount of money per show or at least not have to pay anything. In any of those cases, you would have to pay for accomodation, food, your band, transport, etc. plus organise everything yourself.
I know bands that opened up for artists like Bryan Adams or Lenny Kravitz. Though they were lucky not having to pay per night they still lost loads of money on those 20-30 nights tours.

So I guess you’d better join Beck’s backing band instead of opening for him

Comment on Music will be free + Touring is where the money is = BS! by Jon Ragel

Jon Ragel — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:10:27 +0000

I think you’re right on in your assessment of the economics of touring, Kevin. It’s stupid to tour ‘just to tour’. However, I think when coupled with a solid PR campaign, coming through a market for a show is still the best way to generate press and digital activities in that market, regardless of size, ESPECIALLY if you line up an in-store or college radio appearance while you’re there.

I also think there is a difference between the larger markets, who seem a bit more influenced by national blogs and such, and mid-markets like Spokane and Missoula. These markets seem a lot more about who is playing there regularly and less about who Pitchfork says is relevant.

And of course, I guarantee I would make A LOT of money if I got to open for one of Beck’s US tours. Just sayin’. If anyone could pass this on to his booking agent I’d appreciate it.:P

But yea—you can’t even give away music anymore—It’s a non-story. I think direct-to-fan sales are the future for indie acts, along with making a few free tracks available to blogs to go along with a smart PR campaign, as well as going through a digital distribution company. It all works together and should include some well-planned touring IMO.

Comment on 5 Steps to save your new band’s Twitter account from the time wasting black hole! by Jen

Jen — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 01:07:20 +0000

Hey Kevin!

This is Jen at Invisible Records. Martin Atkins owner of Invisible, is working on his second book entitled Band:Smart. He came across this blog post and really enjoyed it. He was wondering if we could use a portion of the article in the book. You would get a contribution as the author in the book. Please let me know if you are interested.

Thanks!

Comment on 5 Steps to save your new band’s Twitter account from the time wasting black hole! by 5 Local Business Twitter Tips | Home Office / Small Business Center

5 Local Business Twitter Tips | Home Office / Small Business Center — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:33:26 +0000

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Comment on 5 Steps to save your new band’s Twitter account from the time wasting black hole! by Robert Lee King

Robert Lee King — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 01:19:58 +0000

Kevin,

Great blog, and to the point for those seeking to perform live. Perhaps a follow-up later for those not able or interested in performing live?

By the way, watch those adverbs.