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The quantity principle
Production & Music Industry

The quantity principle

From Mozart to Disclosure - many great songwriters write hundreds of songs before they strike gold.

· By Ryan Ferris · 2 Mins
Unchained's Crypto Lingo Guide
Web3 & NFT & Music

Unchained's Crypto Lingo Guide

Lost in a sea of slang? We have a lifeboat for you.

· By Ryan Ferris · <2 Mins
Using short form video to massively increase organic growth (no ad spend)
Production & Music Industry

Using short form video to massively increase organic growth (no ad spend)

Breaking through organically is hard, so here's a solid strategy

· By Ryan Ferris · <10 mins
Why Web3 music?
Web3 & NFT & Music

Why Web3 music?

Exploring some of the reasons to move into Web3 Music.

· By Ryan Ferris · < 8 Mins
What's a music nft?
Web3 & NFT & Music

What's a music nft?

DeadMau5, Snoop Dogg, 3LAU, The Chainsmokers and many more have all jumped on the Music NFT train. So what’s all the hype about?

· By Ryan Ferris · <4 Mins
Unchained Music at mary hush and return to green
Web3 & NFT & Music

Unchained Music at mary hush and return to green

Unchained Music's recent integration with immersive art festival Mary Hush and regenerative finance Festival Return To Green.

· By Ryan Ferris · <5 mins
How to create a music nft on opensea (no code required)
Web3 & NFT & Music

How to create a music nft on opensea (no code required)

We take you through the basics of minting a Music NFT on Opensea.

· By Ryan Ferris · <10 Mins
How to use the AI Mixing and Mastering Studio
Unchained Best Tips

How to use the AI Mixing and Mastering Studio

Everything you need to know to get started with the AI Mixing Studio.

· By Ryan Ferris · <10 Mins
Getting your tracks or stems from Ableton Live into the AI Mixing Studio
Unchained Best Tips

Getting your tracks or stems from Ableton Live into the AI Mixing Studio

A quick and simple guide on how to get your tracks/stems from Ableton Live into the AI Mixing Studio without any fuss.

· By David Ronan (Guest Post) · <10 Mins
Do You Need Permission to Cover a Song?
Production & Music Industry

Do You Need Permission to Cover a Song?

Learn whether you need permission to cover a song, the importance of mechanical licenses, and how copyright laws impact digital and live performances.

· By Unchained Music Team
What is a Mechanical License?
Production & Music Industry

What is a Mechanical License?

Learn everything about mechanical licensing, including when you need one, how to obtain it, and its importance for legally distributing music and cover songs.

· By Unchained Music Team
Understanding the Parental Advisory Labels
Unchained Best Tips

Understanding the Parental Advisory Labels

Explore the significance of parental advisory labels and content ratings in the music industry and when to apply the parental advisory sticker.

· By Unchained Music Team