Brandon Miller

Compilation albums are made up of tracks from previously released or unreleased music that may be from one or more artists. Usually these tracks are linked together through a theme, topic, or genre such as a 'best of' or 'greatest hits' album, a promotional campaign from a specific label or composer, holiday songs, the top songs in the charts etc. But with the ease of digital distribution and all the possibilities to record music these days the concepts behind releasing a compilation album are losing their boundaries.

Many musicians are creating new models of success for themselves. Here are tips for how to work with your local independent music community rather than exclusively remaining in the typically competitive 'solo artist' or 'band' structure.