This week on MusicThinkTank, contributors shared articles on how it bands are able to craft melodies that stick with us, what you need to get started in music publishing, and some of dangers associated with becoming a musician. Hunter Farris | How Imagine Dragons Writes Memorable Melodies MusicThinkTank | MusicThinkTank:…
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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this flip back through a busy seven days in the music biz, we revisit Spotify’s stock value roller coaster, Article 13’s march forward, a decidedly mediocre Super Bowl halftime show, and more! Scooter Braun’s Ithaca Holdings Acquires Atlas Music, Publisher For Brandi Carlile Musiio Raises $1M To Bring Spotify-Like…
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
Climbing to the top of Hypebot’s ‘Most Read’ charts this week, we had articles covering the disparities in 2018’s streaming rates, a dire warning on how your role in the music industry could soon be replaced, a look at how to build your music management dream team, and more! Orchard…
Music Think Tank: Call For Submissions
Thank you for your committed readership and the insightful content that many of you have shared. Without your contributions, our sister blog Music Think Tank would not exist. If you have something to say about the music industry, please consider contributing a post to MTT! Thank you in advance for…
How Does Imagine Dragons Create Memorable Melodies?
We’ve all gotten songs stuck in our heads, or found that, decades after hearing a piece of music, we are able to recall it with full clarity – but what are the qualities which cause some songs to have this staying power, while others simply fade into memory? In this…
Your Music Or Your Life: 5 Dangers In Becoming A Musician
A career in music can fill your life with excitement and passion, but while incredibly rewarding, life in the music business carries with it a number of inherent risks as well, including financial and personal instability and risk of addiction. _____________________ In this new post to MusicThinkTank, Adam Durnham outlines…
This Week In Music Commentary
Commentators inside the music biz this week shared their thoughts on what the global music industry can learn from China, why Article 13 could be a disaster for independent artists, whether live albums are still a valuable format for artists, and more! Monetize Music Fandom, Not Consumption: What Japan, Global…
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music
In the world of DIY and Indie music this week, we take on how to best keep fans engaged on social before a show, some compelling reasons to enter the Independent Music Awards, four essential Instagram practices for musicians in 2019, and more. How To Keep Fans Engaged On Social…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Context For Your Music • Band Brand • MIDI Keyboards • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, contributors shared articles on how to effectively develop a context for you music online, the best way to officially register your band’s brand, why MIDI keyboards are taking over, and more. Ayla Smith | How To Develop A Context For Your Music Jessica Dais | 20…
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
As we peruse another busy seven days in the music industry, we revistit the possibily that conventional radio may have successfully dodged the digital bullet, SiriusXM’s impress revenue, some top models facing fallout from Fyre Fest, and more! Is It Possible That Radio Dodged The Digital Bullet? SiriusXM Reports Record…