This week on MusicThinkTank, contributors shared articles on a new grassroots touring course, Nick Cave’s primary obstacles to creative progress, the effect music can have on student success, and more. MusicThinkTank | Berklee Online Adds Grassroots Touring Course Will Marshall| Nick Cave’s 9 Primary Bedevilments Of Creativity Joe McLean| The…
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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this journey back through a busy seven days in the music business, we revisit why music’s superstars are suddenly getting streamed less, how Spotify is redesigning your music library, a look at how a recent fire in the Universal Music archives may have been much worse than previously thought,…
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
Topping the charts to become Hypebot’s most-read articles this week, we had pieces exploring the new Instagram feature allowing users to add lyrics to their stories, the exit of Spotify exec Shane Tobin from Sofar Sounds, how indie stores are suffering as a result of major label distribution, and more!…
Nick Cave’s 9 Bedevilments Of Creativity
One of the past decade’s more prolific and influential songwriters, Nick Cave of The Birthday Party and Bad Seeds fame here shares the nine primary bedevilments which stand in the way of songwriting and creative flow, as well as looking at how best to overcome them. __________________________ In this most…
This Week In Music Commentary
Commentators inside the music biz this week weighed in on why physical promotion and release formats are still relevant, what the future of crowdfunding looks like post-PledgeMusic, the hypocrisy of broadcasters, and more! Why Physical Promotion, Release Formats Are Still Important Experts Weigh Future Of Crowdfunding Post-PledgeMusic Broadcasters Do To…
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music
Offering a plethora of useful tips and advice, we this week provide counsel for independent artists on how to market your latest release on a $0 budget, maintaining your mental during the stresses of touring, how to structure your marketing campaign based on the latest YouTube best practices, and much,…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Learning Music • Acoustic Guitar • Save Money On Tour • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, community contributors weighed in on the best way to learn music as an adult, a history of the acoustic guitar through the ages, how independent touring musicians can save money on the road this summer, and more! Joe McLean | 10 Things You Should Do If…
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this rummage back through a stack of music industry news stories from the past week, we revisit a rapper who spent $4 million on a company card to boost his career, the Justice Deptartments review of ASCAP, BMI consent decrees, some of music streaming’s dark horse ‘trigger cities’ and…
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
Some of the most popular articles from the pages of Hypebot this week included an interview with Merck Mercuriadis on disrupting the music business, the reasoning behind Apple sending iTunes to the chopping block, some important rules for personal networking, and more! Industry Bomb Thrower Merck Mercuriadis On Disrupting The…
10 Things You Should Do To Learn Music As An Adult
While listening to music is a delightful pastime enjoyed by many, a surprisingly small number of adults are able to actually play music. That said, it’s never too late to start! Here we look at some key tips for picking up an instrument and starting a new chapter in your…