Kicking off a brand new series where, decade by decade, we’ll be shining a light on our favourite songwriters - this time around, we’re zoning in on the 60s.

For independent musicians, royalties are key to earning an income from your music. It may sound counterintuitive when you’re on a tight budget, but it’s essential to use distributors, publishers, as well as PRO, DRM and CMO services (even though they can come at a small cost).

Have you got a gig coming up? Have a read of our 6 tips on how you can make sure the word gets out.