Music industry rookies are dead easy for those more acclimated to the industry to spot, and while coming off as a newb is understandable and forgivable, it’s hardly a characteristic anyone wants to cultivate. In this article we look at four newbie behaviors to avoid. _____________________________ Guest Post by Amy…
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Royalties, Regulation, And Risk: Why Artists Need To Diversify
In the wake of the recent DoJ Decree, this article explores the need for artists to diversify their sources of revenue, expanding beyond just musical opportunities but establishing revenue streams completely outside of music. ____________________________ Guest Post by Jeff Schneider, President and CFO, Royalty Exchange The debate currently raging over…
4 Steps For Boosting Your YouTube Channel’s Performance
When it comes to increasing the performance and view count of your YouTube channel, ensuring that the content is packaged and organized properly cannot be overlooked. Here we look at four techniques for improving your channel’s performance. ________________________________ Guest Post by Mike Baldo on The Daily Rind of The Orchard…
Why Indie Artists Should Invest In Vinyl
Though making it as an indie artist can certainly be a struggle, merchandise still provides an excellent source of revenue. Here Michael Moore makes a case for why independent artists should take steps to invest in stocking their merch table with vinyl. __________________________ Guest Post by Michael Moore on Tunecore…
SEO Keywords For Musicians
Search engine optimization is important for getting noticed as a band or artist, but as with any optimization project, knowing one’s keywords first is absolutely essential. _________________________ In this new post on MusicThinkTank, Wes Wells breakdowns effective use of keywords for any band or artist looking to optimize their digital…
The Album Release Re-Imagined In A Time Of Atomic Consumption
Music-tech writer Cherie Hu examines how the music industry can alter its current ways and restructure its marketing strategy by tapping in the atomic consumption habits of today’s media users. ________________________ Guest Post by Cherie Hu on Synchblog We are consuming media more atomically than ever. More of us prefer…
How Record And Upload 360 Videos To YouTube, Facebook
360 video, more accessible and easier to create than either virtual or augmented reality, can still give artists a unique and engaging way of communicating with fans. Here we take a closer look at 360 video and how it can be implemented into your overall video strategy. ________________________________ Guest Post…
Paying For The Album Does Not Mean The Artist Gets To Own The Album (Why Record Contracts Are Horrible For Artists)
In this excerpt from Ryan Kairalla’s new book "Break the Business: Declaring Your Independence and Achieving True Success in the Music Industry," we get an unvarnished look at what it really means to sign a record contract. ____________________________________ By Ryan Kairalla, from his new book "Break the Business: Declaring Your…
3 Things Fans Will Eagerly Give You Money For
While most artists have superfans who are eager to support them, these fans aren’t always provided with enough opportunities to do so. Here we look at three different areas where fans are eager to shell out cash in exchange for special access to artists and their merchandise. ____________________________ Guest Post…
Get 3 Months Of SoundCloud GO For 99 Cents – This Week Only!
Forget for a minute what this is doing to your royalty payments… This week only you can get 3 months of full access to SoundCloud GO’s 135 million tracks for just 99 cents. The streamers is running similar "99" sales in other currencies as well: 99p in the UK and…