Finding a job can be tough, and doing so in the music business is no exception. Here we examine seven different online resources which job seekers can use to find gainful employment within the music industry. _____________________________ Guest Post from Synchblog Looking for a new job? We run through 7…
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Maximize Your Social Media Music Promo Using This Simple Formula
As a creative artist, it’s unlikely you want to sink excessive amounts of time into social media marketing, meaning efficiency becomes key. This article covers how artists can diversify a single piece of content for application across a variety of platforms, thereby saving time and maximizing fan engagement. _______________________________ Guest…
If You Use Bandcamp Or Soundcloud, You MUST Tag Your Music
While many artists may forget or simply not bother adding tags to their music, tags are incredibly useful as far as making your music discoverable not only to fans, but also anyone else in the industry searching for music like yours. Here we look at some pointers for maximizing the…
10 Tips To Create And Grow A Snapchat Following For Musicians
In case you haven’t heard, Snapchat is taking off for the mainstream public. It is a great way to make personal contact and to receive instant feedback from your fans. This means that it’s prime time for musicians to start building their Snapchat following and learn how to use it…
How To Make Money From Your Music On YouTube
YouTube is undeniably a hugely important resource for artists when it comes to gaining exposure and engaging with fans, but rigging the service so that it actually brings in revenue is an entirely different matter. ____________________________ In this new post on MusicThinkTank, Jon Ostrow reveals the best way for artist…
Spotify Acquires CrowdAlbum To Enhance Fan Engagement, Tour Promotion
Spotify has smartly decided that products that are good for artists and fans are also good for Spotify. Now, joining the Spotify team that built Fan Insights analytics and Concerts show recommendations, is the newly acquired crew from CrowdAlbum. _______________________________ Spotify has acquired CrowdAlbum for an undisclosed sum. Launched in…
How Long Should A Teaser Video Be?
Teaser videos can be a popular way for artists and bands to promote their new material, but when it comes to the length of these previews, there are several different schools of thought on how much is enough to get the point across without inciting viewer fatigue. _________________________________ Guest Post…
3 Tips for Building Relationships with Hip-Hop Bloggers
Building relationships with hip-hop bloggers and editors is an essential part of your music career. Bloggers can help get you in front of your audience and add credibility to your brand. As your music career and team grows, you’ll eventually assign this job to someone else – but until then,…
5 Things Which Separate Career Musicians From Hobby Musicians
While many call themselves musicians, the level of seriousness with which they treat their craft varies greatly. Here we look at five different factors which help to distinguish career musicians from those who simply pursue music as a hobby. _________________________________________ Guest Post by Christine Occhino on the Sonicbids Blog Music…
Music Business Growth Hacking 101 – A MUST READ If You Are Serious About Your Career In Music
Increasingly, tech startups are looking to growth hacking to grow their business quickly and make it more sustainable. Here, Bas Grasmayer looks at how this model can be applied to artists and labels; and outlines techniques that can be used to achieve success. ________________________________ Guest Post by Bas Grasmayer on…