Improving as a musician without practicing is impossible, and practicing without a space to do it in is similarly difficult. In this piece we explore how to allocate the optimal practice space with regard to temperature, humidity, and tech needs. _________________________ In this new post to MusicThinkTank, contributor Dan Matthews…
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Songwriting Workflow: What One Month Of Daily Releases Taught Me
What’s it like to release a new composition every day for a month? Composer Martin Fowler recently took on this challenge (and then some), working to release new music everyday for an entire month. Here he documents his experience, and what he learned from it. ____________________ In this latest from…
This Week In Music Commentary
This week, music commentators weighed in on warning signs we should be pay attention to, even as the music industry’s growth continues, why the ‘Local Radio Freedom Act’ is actually anti-creator, how Spotify can fix it songwriter problem, and more. Music Industry’s Revenue Growth Continues, But There Are Warning Signs…
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music
This week, we offer sage council to independent bands and artists out there on a variety of issues, including how to sell merch without coming off as too ‘sales-y’, when the best times to post on social media are, how to have a successful SXSW, and much more! Guide To…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Classical Music • Brand Or Mouse • Reaching Out To Fans • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, contributors shared ten surprising benefits of classical music, explored the question of ‘are you a brand or a mouse?,’ offered seven email marketing tips for communicating with fans, and more! Jessica Dais| 10 Surprising Benefits Of Classical Music Ghostly Beard | Are You A Brand Or…
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
As we journey back through the week’s major music industry events, we revisit how Spotify’s new Hulu bundling could be a problem for artists, Apple’s attack on Spotify for trying to squeeze musicians, why piracy continues to be an issue in the streaming age. Spotify’s New Hulu Bundle Could Hurt…
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
This week, Hypebot’s chart-topping articles delved into the leaking of Woodstock 50’s lineup, a counter-suite from from EMI against Kanye West for breach of contract, why artists without labels are one’s driving streaming’s growth, and more! Woodstock 50 Lineup Leaks EMI Counter-Sues Kanye West For Breach Of Contract Streaming, Artists…
10 Surprising Benefits Of Classical Music
While it may not always be generating the most buzz and excitement, classical music as a genre has a number of unexpected benefits to the consumer, outside of just a studying aid and making plants grow faster. ________________________ In this new post to MusicThinkTank, Jessica Dais looks at ten surprising…
7 Email Marketing Tips For Artists To Reach Out, Connect With Their Fans
While a marketing channel that many may consider to be relegated to the corporate world, email can do wonders for bands and artists when it comes to connecting with and growing their fan community, but only if done correctly! _______________________________ In this latest post to MusicThinkTank, Nora Mark outlines seven…
This Week In Music Commentary
This week, we hear from music commentators on why 2018 was such a good year for Spotify, plus songwriters and publishers weighed in on ‘tech bullies’ appeal against royalty increases and the US Supreme Court’s claim that songwriters can’t sue without a copyright certificate. 2018 Was A Good Year To…