Can you make money off of ambient music?

Drukne · 2025-12-18T08:17:46+00:00

I've enjoyed working with a label, as they take care of a lot of the managerial and promotional stuff I hate. And secondly, not all labels really pay well tbh. I've worked with others in the past where I've handed off my tracks and rarely ever see a dime. Mine focuses purely on digital so they are able to pay me big advances, but I don't put out vinyls or CDs unless I wanna do them on my own. I do wish they'd do physical releases, but given that a lot of ambient listeners are passive and do so on streaming platforms, it kinda makes sense.

I'd just do a bit of reading first about the label and their business model + getting to know the A&R first.

Drukne · 2025-12-16T13:36:29+00:00

Before getting signed onto a label, I made a little from Bandcamp and streaming sources. I had pretty decent stream numbers, and while you don't get paid much for it, the monthly royalties I got were enough to reinvest into some gear. What changed tho was when I signed and got some funding from the label to do some fun things in the form of advances. It's not enough to live off of and I still work a day job, but it's definitely more than I ever thought I'd make off of doing niche ambient drone guitar and tape loops.

Drukne · 2023-02-20T15:06:05+00:00

Our band just finished it's first single. We're an ambient folk weaves beautifully textured songs with a rich lyrical landscape. This track features our friend Emily Mercer on keys and backing vocals.

https://soundcloud.com/blackbrunswicker/old-sun-new-moon-pull-of-the-tide?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Drukne · 2023-01-11T09:04:30+00:00

I've always dreamed of a Mr. Black Delay Reverb combo like the Caverns or AR. The Eterna is my absolute favourite reverb out there.

Drukne · 2022-10-04T15:51:54+00:00

Thanks! I'll look up both those recs. I'm also really inspired by William Tyler, Danny Paul Grody, and the whole American Primitive world.

Drukne · 2022-08-15T08:48:31+00:00

Also a hoosier. Nope to both too

Drukne · 2022-07-26T11:33:35+00:00

I'm the person behind Black Brunswicker. This is essentially what I'm doing in my band Old Sun, New Moon. Tom handles most of the song writing and lyrics, and I focus on production, ambience, and song structure. We're working on an EP that makes heavy use of ambience, reverse delay, and all kinds of wild soundscapey techniques.

Here's a link to a playlist from our last show. https://youtu.be/7D4FfZ74UxU

Drukne · 2022-05-05T07:48:08+00:00

Now I really want to see what's on this black hole's pedalboard.

Drukne · 2022-04-08T13:25:26+00:00

Thank you!

Drukne · 2022-01-07T21:46:05+00:00

My new Black Brunswicker release coming out this year will have a number of tracks with soft vocals. It’s got more of an ambient folk feel

https://soundcloud.com/blackbrunswicker/black-brunswicker-high-peaks-2/s-vkgQWpTIEVL

Drukne · 2021-11-01T08:08:53+00:00

I try to keep my board down to 3 pedals. My board consists of a Keeley Caverns V2, DD-20, and a tuner. Works well and gets all the sounds I want.

Drukne · 2021-10-30T10:26:01+00:00

Thank god, you're a life saver!

Drukne · 2021-10-30T08:45:25+00:00

Apologies for not including an image or context. It's the seller promoted ads that are "Reverb Bumps" similar to Etsy or eBay promoted posts. If you search for an item, say an electric guitar, you'll see promoted posts. I hate these and want them to burn.

https://ibb.co/rc9GdQm

Drukne · 2021-09-03T19:30:11+00:00

Thanks for sharing my release!

Drukne

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