My journey to a life in the music business began as an intern in the A&M Records Boston office. I’ll always thank Billy Gilbert and Barry Korkin for giving me a chance. But how can you snag the internship that launches your career? The Cyber PR team offers some stellar…
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Music Publishing Update 4.21.17: ASCAP "I Create Music Expo" Recap
ASCAP’s 12th annual “I Create Music” Expo took place last week in Los Angeles. The national conference dedicated to songwriting and composing provides a unique opportunity for songwriters, composers, artists, producers, publishers – and those in the industry that support them – to come together to share their knowledge and…
5 Reasons Having An Electronic Press Kit Is Important
In the digital age, having a slew of physical material on hand is no longer the necessity it once was, but having an electronic press kit has become essential, particularly when it comes to promoting, branding, and demonstrating your band’s accomplishments. _____________________ In this new post on MusicThinkTank, Joe Pacheco…
"The Last Songwriter" Film Looks At The Craft’s Future [VIDEO]
"Songwriting is fragile," says Garth Brooks, "(yet) it’s the most important step in music." But the craft is undervalued in the digital age. The number of full-time songwriters in Nashville is down 80%, according to the Nashville Songwriters Association Int’l. In the film, "The Last Songwriter," some of Nashville’s best…
YouTube Analytics For Musicians
YouTube is now an integral part of any band’s marketing platform, allowing artists to easily engage current and potential future fans. The site also provides an invaluable set of analytics which allow artists to better maximize its effectiveness. _______________________________ Guest post by Ta’Rikah Jones of Symphonic Blog YouTube has blown…
10 Steps To Making Touring Easier
Touring is a massive undertaking for a musician of any experience level, requiring a huge amount of planning, saving, and organizing. Here we look at ten key steps to follow in the preparation process that much easier and allow you as an artist to focus more on your craft. ____________________________…
Copyright Office Modernization Through an Artist’s Lens
[Op-Ed] Copyright Office legislation is moving through Congress, and the House of Representatives is expected to take up the bill when they return from Easter Recess. In this op-ed, leaders from five leading advocacy organizations come together to explain why this debate is important for all creatives. ____________________________________ Guest post…
You Don’t Need A Record Label To Be Successful
Although artists now have the resources and technology to be successful without the help of a major label, or indeed a label of any kind, many are still confused as to why so many in the industry are eschewing traditional labels in favor of their own DIY efforts. Here we…
Acing The Basics Of Social Media To Grow Your Followers
Social media is an integral part of our waking lives, and just as each platform has its own distinct attributes, each one represents an opportunity for a band or musician to draw attention to themselves and their work. That said, there are certain basic practices that apply universally across all…
Jamendo Reports 50% Licensing Growth For 5000+ Indie Artists
I ndie hub Jamendo is reporting 50% growth for its music licensing platform. 5000 of the 40,000 indie artists that have uploaded music to the platform have licensed a total of 200,000 tracks. Jamendo is a worldwide community of independent music. 40,000 artists have uploaded more than 500,000 tracks to…