Being an independent touring musician may seem like an amazing job (and it can be!) but the reality is that life on the can be grueling and often expensive. Here we look at some key money-saving measures that prevent your tour from being a total financial bust. ________________________________ In this…
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This Week In Music Commentary
This week in music commentary, the industry gave voice to concerns that PledgeMusic was lining their own pockets, what it takes to build a music empire, a paradigm shift in how fandoms are monetized and more. Was PledgeMusic Lining Their Own Pockets? A Brief Inquiry Into Building Music Empires With…
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music
If you’re a music industry self-starter looking for tips on how to succeed in a challenging industry, you’ve come to the right place. This week we offer advice on why your presentation and aesthetic are so important, how to begin self-releasing music, some key signs you’re ready to hire a…
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this flip back through the past week’s music industry news, we revisit Spotify’s new ‘social listening’ test, Tencent’s move to charge for more current music and it’s broader industry impact, American Airlines ending of its oversize bag fees of on music gear, and more! Spotify Tests Social Listening Tencent…
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
This week, some of the most popular articles from Hypebot warned against the number one mistake artists make when pitching music, revealed some surprising stats about the current music industry, looked at some of streaming most successful artists, and more! Top Playlist Curator Shares #1 Mistake That Artists Make Pitching…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Quality Speakers • Using An EPK • Networking • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, contributors offered advice on purchasing gear, four ways you should use an electronic press kit, the ten rules of networking and more. Martin Smith | Top 5 Best-Selling Albums Of All Time Rachelle Wilber | Where Do You Find Good Quality Speakers For Your Favorite Music?…
4 Ways Musicians Can Use An EPK
An electronic press kit (or EPK) is an essential tool for artists looking to make a positive first impression, whether its with venues, promoters, or any other industry gatekeepers, having a solid EPK will help give you a professional presentation and demonstrate that you should be taken seriously. _____________________________ In…
10 Rules Of Music Industry Networking
As with so many industries, networking is paramount to finding success in the music business, regardless of what area you may be operating in. Here we look at ten rules for effectively conducting yourself that will help you make connections and be remembered. ____________________________ In this piece on MusicThinkTank contributor…
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
This week, the most popular and voraciously consumed articles to appear on Hypebot covered a statement from the board of PledgeMusic, why it’s no longer a major label world, a look at the biggest streamers of 2019 so far, and more! PledgeMusic Board Issues Statement It’s No Longer A Major…
Find Your Fans: Utilizing Data To Analyze Your Audience
Thanks to the wonders of the digital age, artists now have a vast array of data and analytics at their fingertips that can help them to get a much better sense of who their fans are help expand their reach and attract new ones. _____________________________ In this latest contribution to…