Makin' It Magazine

6 Essential Elements Of A Music Digital Press Kit June 28 2012 A Digital Press Kit is extremely vital for an artist to be taken seriously as a professional (after quality records and a fanbase of course). It contains information on you as a musician and will be used behind the scenes. For example, bookers use them to create shows and you (or your publicist) will send them out to your media contacts to generate press attention. Here's a couple pointers to make sure your's won't end up in the recycle bin. Read More »	Judge Blasts Universal in Key Eminem Royalties Case Ruling June 28 2012 Universal Music has just been handed an epic smackdown by the California judge presiding over a battle with producers of many hit Eminem recordings. In a decision that is sure to have tongues wagging throughout the music industry, the judge suggests that Universal has been "bamboozling" and attempting to "dupe" him into overlooking an issue that could mean substantial money for the plaintiffs in the case and perhaps musicians throughout the country. Read More »
Universal Is Now Taking Active Steps to Reduce Its Marketshare... June 28 2012 UMG might be taking steps to reduce it's marketshare to deflect anti-trust accusations in it's on going to attempts to acquire EMI. Read More »	Kendrick Lamar Announces Official Album Title, Release Date June 27 2012 Up and coming rapper Kendrick Lamar reveals info about his upcoming commercial release "Good Kid In A Mad City" Read More »
Jon Platt to Leave EMI Music Publishing June 27 2012 Powerhouse Publishing Exec "Big" Jon Platt leaves EMI Music Publishing after 17 years. Read More »	Comedian Louis CK Offers Music Industry 'How To' June 27 2012 Comedian Louis C.K. has come with a revolutionary idea that has slowly started to change how business is conducted in entertainment industry. Find out how you can adapt it into your business plan as an artist. Read More »
Azoff Blasts Opposition To UMG Purchase Of EMI June 26 2012 Live Nation Executive Chairman and manager Irving Azoff throws his hat in to the ring concerning WMG Executives recent comments on the proposed UMG/EMI merger. Read More »	Universal Republic Appoints New Urban A&R VPs June 26 2012 Universal Republic shakes up it's ranks by adding two new executives to the A&R department. Read More »
How to Create a Successful Kickstarter Campaign June 26 2012 How to use the social fundraising platform effectively fund your next project. Read More »	Megaupload's Kim Dotcom offers glimpse at his new music app, Megabox June 25 2012 The creator of Megaupload drops more details about his next file hosting platform. Read More »