Our sage counsel for independent, do-it-yourself artists and writers this week covered how you can enhance your Instagram content, how to target the people who will actually contribute to your crowdfunding campaign, how to use Spotify playlists to your advantage, and much, much more! 6 Key Ways To Enhance Your…
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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Master The Side Hustle • Celebrate Success • Best Musician Documentaries • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, we looked at how to master the side hustle, the best way for artists and musicians to party successfully, looked at some of the greatest documentaries on musicians, and more. Cherie Nelson | Master The Musician Side Hustle Rachelle Wilber | 4 Party Ideas For Musicians…
6 Key Ways To Enhance Your Instagram Content
Those familiar with Instagram know that an engaging composition is important to capturing fans’ attention, but when it comes to standing out from the crowd, things get a little more complicated. Here we look at six key ways in which users of the platform can separate their content from the…
It’s Time For Congress To Get Serious About Artists’ Performance Rights – #IRespectMusic
While the National Association of Broadcasters once again works to pass the Local Radio Freedom Act, something which would be harmful to recording artists everywhere, it becomes increasingly important for Congress to take real action regarding artist’ performance rights. _______________________ Guest post by Chris Castle of Music Tech Solutions Friends…
4 Out Of The Box Party Ideas For Musicians
Celebrate Success: 4 Party Ideas For Musicians And Artists – MTT – Music Think Tank For many artists and musicians who consider themselves original, a generic party simply won’t cut it, and a somewhat more off the beaten path celebration is required. Here we look at four innovative party ideas…
Guild of Music Supervisors Awards 2017 – Full List Of Winners
The seventh annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards were handed out last night at the Ace Hotel in Los Angeles. The awards recognize outstanding music supervisors in 14 categories representing film, tv, games, advertising and trailers. ___________________________________ Guild of Music Supervisors Awards 2017 – Full List Of Winners Best Music…
Who Will Actually Contribute To Your Music Crowdfunding Campaign?
In this helpful how-to article, we look at the proper actionable steps to take when it comes to launching a successful crowdfunding campaign and how, as an artist, you can work to target those who will actually donate to your project. ___________________________ Guest Post by Ian Anderson on DIY Musician…
After 40 Years, Is The CMJ College Radio Chart Dead?
After 40 years the CMJ Chart – the only chart that measures college radio – may be gone forever. If true, its a blow both to college radio and to the many indie artists and labels that used it to launch their careers. For the last two weeks, CMJ has…
Facebook Is Facing User Fatigue
It may by far far be the largest social media network, but that doesn’t mean Facebook is staring down some serious user fatigue, with all age groups reporting a drop in their satisfaction level with the service. This could be bad news for artists using the platform as a marketing…
Gasparilla – A Different Kind Of Music Festival [INTERVIEW]
Gasparilla Music Festival has been seeing steady growth over the past several years. Here Executive Director David Cox sat down to share the festival’s vision, as well the challenge of putting on a festival as a non-profit. ______________________________ Guest post from PledgeMusic News A hidden gem among music festivals can…