As one of Entertainment Weekly’s “10 Best Comics of 2021,” BARBARIC – featuring Owen the Barbarian and his bloodthirsty companion Axe – is back: bigger, bloodier, and badder than ever with BARBARIC Vol. 3: HELL TO PAY!Hailed as one of the best comics of 2021 by Entertainment Weekly, Thrillist, Screen Rant, and more, bestselling BARBARIC is back, big, bloody and headed straight to Hell...

Musicians and students of the new music industry: Want the lowdown on making great music, promoting it, and protecting it-all while earning the royalties you deserve? Introduction to Music Publishing for Musicians, Second Edition is the essential guide, written by two seasoned musicians and industry pros.In this new edition, you'll discover:- New AI tools and how to use them- New Spotify (and other DSP) royalty rates- Updated strategies for pitching, ...

At a time when artists are independently releasing their own music and acting as their own self-publishers, there has never been a greater need for a simple and easy-to-read introduction to the business and creative aspects of music publishing for musicians.Written by two musicians and industry pros with decades of experience, Introduction to Music Publishing For Musicians is organized into seven clearly written sections that will help musicians save time and avoid getting ...

In order to achieve success in today's music industry, artists must first do a great deal of work on their own. Learning the required skills can take years of real-life experience, and hiring personal coaches, studio professionals, and consultants can be costly. But now, for the first time, there's an invaluable resource to help you meet these challenges.Five Star Music Makeover is an engaging all-in-one guide designed specifically for aspiring artists. Written by five exp...

As one of Entertainment Weekly’s “10 Best Comics of 2021,” BARBARIC – featuring Owen the Barbarian and his bloodthirsty companion Axe – is here, heavy, and in hardcover with BARBARIC Vol. 1 MURDERABLE OFFENSES!OWEN THE BARBARIAN HAS AN AXE. AND HE'S GONNA DO GOOD WITH IT IF HE HAS TO KILL SOMEONE.Owen the Barbarian has been cursed to do good with what remains of his life. His bloodthirsty weapon, Axe, has become h...

Leveraging New Technology and Online Platforms to Reach Your True Fans, Make Money Online, and Earn Extra Income as a MusicianHow should I sell my music? Where can I distribute my recordings? How else can I make money as a musician? How can I find my true fans? Should I teach online? Should I write books? What platforms and websites in web 3.0 should a musician know about?Do you want to know…How you can access your music, your musical experien...

Music supervision, or matching music to TV, live events, film, video games, ring tones, and a host of other media, is one of the fastest-growing careers in the music industry. This book guides you through real-world scenarios and legal landmines, explores sound design, and profiles key players.

Use this book as a guide to finding your way through the maze of the world of music licensing. We’ll detail how we got into this business and how to think about your music career, and give you practical tips on finding success. Each section is arranged to build your knowledge base as you move though the chapters, so it’s best to read through once, then feel free to skip through different sections.

The digital revolution has been televised. It is now widely accepted that digital distribution will become the preferred method of consuming music for the majority of people worldwide. The avenues of choice and consumption make it too appealing for music fans to ignore. Millions of music fans have already jumped in head-first with iPods, internet radio, file trading, online music videos and streaming from personalized community pages and websites. While the makeup of this digital landscape...

NATIONAL BESTSELLERFinalist for the National Book Critics Circle John Leonard PrizeWinner of a Certificate of Merit from the 2025 ARSC Awards for ExcellenceA New Yorker, GQ, The Daily Telegraph (London), and Library Journal Best Book of 2025A 2025 Washington Post Notable NonfictionAn NPR Books We Love Most pickA...

A NATIONAL BESTSELLERAcclaimed reporter Taylor Lorenz, founder of User Magazine and host of the Power User podcast, presents an “enlightening history” (Associated Press) of the internet—revealing how online influence and the creators who amass it have reshaped our world, online and off.For over a decade, Taylor Lorenz has been the authority on internet culture, documenting its far-reaching effects on all corners of our liv...

A "lucid, comprehensive guide" to becoming a club DJ "from beat matching to promotion to not going deaf" by the authors of Last Night a DJ Saved My Life (Rolling Stone).Bill Brewster and Frank Broughton wrote the definitive history of the DJ in Last Night a DJ Saved My Life. Now they share their extensive knowledge of the creative and technical aspects of DJing in this clear, accessible, entertaining guide for all aspiring jocks.How to DJ Right cover...