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December 22, 2023 • 1min read

How Do Free Music Publishers Make Money?

By Salif

Free music publishers primarily generate revenue through advertisements, sponsorships, and affiliate marketing. By offering content for free, they attract a large user base, making them appealing to advertisers. Additionally, some offer premium subscriptions for an ad-free experience, thus diversifying their income streams. Licensing deals may also contribute to earnings.

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Industry Focus: Serenade, Smart Media Albums & Billboard charts

Making the music is one job. Understanding the industry around it is another, and nobody hands independent artists a manual for that part. So we’re trying something new at Vampr. Industry Focus is a live session where we bring in a company from inside the music industry and ask the practical questions on your behalf. […]

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October 14, 2026

How the Guitar Is Powering Music’s Next Big Comeback

For a while there, it seemed like the guitar might’ve taken a back seat.Bedroom pop, laptops, and sample packs dominated, and for good reason. It’s never been easier to make music from anywhere. But if 2025 has shown us anything, it’s this: the guitar is loudly back. From sweaty garage shows to festival main stages, […]

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October 23, 2025

Why Gaming Platforms Like Discord Aren’t Built for Musicians

Let’s be honest: many of us have found ourselves using platforms like Discord for music-related discussions or even file sharing. It’s convenient, popular, and feels like a default for online communication. But if you’re serious about your music career – whether you’re a producer, an engineer, or an artist – relying on gaming platforms for […]

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September 12, 2025

Bad Collaboration Tools Can Have A Hidden Cost

Ever felt like your brilliant musical idea got swallowed by a messy chat thread? Or maybe you spent hours trying to sync up a track with a collaborator, only to realize you were both working on different versions? If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many musicians and producers fall into the trap of using […]

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September 5, 2025

Why Modern Hits Need 7+ Collaborators (And How to Find Them)

Have you ever looked at the songwriting credits for your favorite chart-topping track and wondered why there are so many names? It’s not a fluke. The modern music industry, especially on platforms like the Billboard Hot 100, is a testament to the power of collaborators. Gone are the days when a single artist or even […]

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August 29, 2025

Your Music Career, Your Way: Finding Gigs, Jobs, and a Manager

The music industry isn’t a one-path-fits-all journey – especially now. Some musicians grind it out playing every local venue (“50 mile radius” as they say), aiming to catch a break. Others build their career online, land remote session work from a home studio, or score a licensing deal from halfway across the world. Whichever route […]

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August 22, 2025