While many musicians struggle with their social media presence, Twitter is often the most loathed for those not already accustomed to the platform. Here we cover some ways artists can boost their presence on the site and maximize fan engagement. ______________________________ In this new piece from MusicThinkTank, Joy Ike outlines…
Category archives: D.I.Y.
Sonicbids To Shut Down ArtistData Next Month
ArtistData is shutting down in October. The free service, which allowed musicians to syndicate tour dates across multiple sites and platforms, was launched by Cluster Labs co-founder Brenden Mulligan in 2008 and acquired by Sonicbids in 2010. _______________________________________ Sonicbids owned ArtistData is shutting down on October 14th and all artist…
10 Tips To Make Your Album Release A Success
While some artists may think that once and album is finished, they kick back and relax, they should actually be taking steps to build fan interest, increasing the likelihood of the album actually selling. ____________________________ Guest Post by Chris Robley on The DIY Musician Many musicians look at the mastering…
Need A Bio? Press Release? StoryAmp Launches Writing Service
Just because you can write a great song, doesn’t mean that you can write a great bio or press release; and even in D.I.Y. world, there are some things better done by someone else. To fill that void, digital PR platform StoryAmp has launched StoryAmp Writing Services. _______________________________________ StoryAmp Writing…
DOJ’s Discordant Decision: A Look At The Ruling And Its Repercussions
On Friday, a federal judge ruled in favor of BMI in its fight with the DoJ over 100% licensing. This piece from attorney Erin M. Jacabson looks the history of PROs, how the original ruling came to fruition, and the problems it could create for the music industry moving forward….
Writing Music: Original Vs. Marketable
While many artists prefer the idea of bringing something new to the table with their compositions, the fact is that original doesn’t always pay the bills, which may cause some musicians to er on the side of music that will actually sell. ______________________________ In this recent post to MusicThinkTank, William…
This Week In Music Commentary
This week we hear a variety of music industry opinions on topics such as creating fan experiences, what compels someone to pay for subscription entertainment services, and why artists must diversify. Pledge Music CEO Dominic Pandiscia On Creating Fan Experiences [INTERVIEW] Why People Pay For Subscription Entertainment Services Royalties, Regulation,…
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
Hypebot’s most heavily read posts from the past seven days included those revolving around Beats music co-creator’s exit of Spotify to join Apple Music, Spotify’s alleged 33% subscriber growth, the re-imagination of the album release, and more. ‘Blonde’ Is Now Streaming On Spotify, But They’re Doing Their Best To Bury…
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. And Indie Music
In our tips and advice section this week, we offer indie artists guidance on boosting your organic reach on Facebook, growing your email list, what to do when you’re feeling stuck in your music career, and much, much more. How To Boost Your Organic Reach On Facebook 5 Tips For…
How To Boost Your Organic Reach On Facebook
Although its ongoing popularity is often debated, Facebook still accounts for one of every six minutes spent online, meaning it remains an essential social media marketing tool. In this comprehensive guide we examine how to use Facebook’s algorithm to boost the organic reach of your posts. ____________________________ Guest Post by…