This week in music commentary, the industry as a whole calls for investigation of PledgeMusic, the ex-CEO of the company issues a letter of apology, UK musicians air their feelings on Brexit, and more! Industry Calls For Gov’t Investigation Of PledgeMusic As Crowdfunder Enters Administration Ex-PledgeMusic CEO Benji Rogers Pens…
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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this rummage back through a busy week of music industry happenings, we revisit Facebook’s new video ranking system, the problem of how pervasive anxiety and depression is in among independent musicians, check back in on Fyre Fest’s Billy McFarland (now penning a new memoir from jail), and more! Facebook…
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
This week, some of Hypebot’s most popular, chart-topping articles covered the music industry’s reaction to PledgeMusic’s bankruptcy, the growing rift between Spotify and the rest of the music business, some impressive new numbers on the earnings of DIY artists, and more! Artists, Music Industry React To PledgeMusic Bankruptcy Tough Love:…
10 Music Festivals Around The World: Exciting But Unheard Of
While most people are aware of major festivals like Coachella and Glastonbury, the scale and massive hype around these events can make them less appealing for some music fans. Here we look at ten exciting, but largely unheard of, music festivals from around the globe. ________________________ In this latest post…
This Week In Music Commentary
On the other side of the music industry curtain this week, commentators weighed in on why music sync is primed for disruption, how to make the best of the recently passed Copyright Directive, how Spotify’s personalization push has increased song discovery among users, and more. Music Sync Is Ripe For…
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music
This week we have a host of fresh and invaluable tips for the looking to cut their own path in the music biz, with advice on how to contact blogs and playlists, how you can best fully optimize your Instagram page, some common crowdfunding myths that simply aren’t true, and…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Home Recording Studio • Dark/Light Sides Of Digital • Write A Song In A Single • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, contributors shared articles on how to extra income through a home recording studio, the good and the evil of our transition to digital music, how to write a song in a single day, and more! Anica Oaks | 4 Tips For Building A DIY Home Recording…
4 Tips For Constructing A Home Recording Studio
Provided you have some expertise in recording and production, a home studio can be an excellent source of revenue, either as a side hustle, or full-time business. Here we look at four invaluable tips for how to set up an affordable, quality DIY recording studio. __________________________ In this most recent…
The Dark, Light Sides Of Digital
While many musicians in the industry (particularly legacy artists) may like to rage against the digital machine, the reality is that this new era of music, while it reduces or closes off many traditional sources of revenue through music sales, creates a number of important new opportunities for those willing…
How To Write A Song In One Day
When embarking on the delicate process of songwriting, it can be tempting to hold off on committing to anything until the right inspiration strikes, but there is significant evidence that it may in fact be more beneficial to simply power through. Here we look at how you can train yourself…