The definitive guide to contracts, royalties, publishing, and the inner workings of the music business.
Step-by-step roadmap for independent artists to build fans, revenue, and careers in the streaming era.
Professional mixing techniques designed for home studios and small-budget setups.
Covers microphones, recording workflow, and how to capture high-quality sound even on a budget.
Explores the deals, hustlers, and cultural battles that built hip-hop into an empire.
Reveals payola, shady dealings, and the power brokers who controlled the music industry.
A survival guide for musicians navigating the realities of the music industry.
Biography and production insights of J Dilla, one of the most influential beat-makers ever.
Explores the history and cultural forces behind America’s pop music evolution.
How the music business lured and reshaped alternative rock for profit.
How Jay-Z rose from street hustler to music mogul and business powerhouse.
The story of Elektra Records and the lessons behind its rise and fall.
Marketing strategies for independent musicians with limited resources.
Creative mixing techniques and visual ways to understand sound placement.
Music theory simplified for producers making beats and songs digitally.
Covers dance/electronic production, sound design, and arrangement tips.
Comprehensive overview of mixing both technical and creative aspects.
Production techniques for electronic genres, especially on tight budgets.
Mastering workflows and practices for affordable and professional results.
Examines music’s role in culture, business, and technology with inspiration for artists.
Motivational guide on creativity and artistry from The Roots’ Questlove.
Not music-specific, but essential marketing lessons for artists and branding.
DIY guide to building a fanbase, releasing music, and touring independently.
Explains royalties, licensing, sync, and all the ways artists get paid.
Blunt advice on surviving the harsh realities and shady practices of the industry.
How to build and design studios — including budget-friendly acoustic solutions.
A guide to planning and surviving tours, with strategies for limited budgets.
Journalistic look at the record industry, contracts, and pitfalls artists face.
Behind-the-scenes truths about recording deals, scams, and how to protect yourself.
How record labels operate, how to start your own, and what power dynamics exist.