If you’re new to an area, getting involved in your local music scene may seem like an intimidating prospect, but chances are good that anyone seeking to help a scene thrive and grow will be welcomed. Here we look a five easy ways to get involved with local music in…
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CDs As Expanded Instruments: Pioneers Of Hacked Sound Art
While compact discs are certainly on the decline as far as the average music consumer is concerned, several innovative pioneers within the music industry have and continue to explore the limits of the CD as not just a means of listening to music, but as a creative tool from which…
Are We In It for the Likes? [Guster’s Brian Rosenworcel]
In this piece, longtime Guster member Brian Rosenworcel looks at how changes in technology have altered the dynamics of artist fan interaction, and the challenge of maintaining an authentic connection with fans. ______________________________ Guest Post by Brian Rosenworcel on Medium I’ve been in my band for almost 25 years at…
Bandpage Adds AllMusic Integration
AllMusic, the service which provides platforms like iTunes and Spotify with artist bios and album reviews, has begun integrating the data provided by the popular musician’s site Bandpage, potentially expanding artist’s digital reach. ________________________ Guest Post by Chris Robley on The DIY Musician AllMusic is one of the most important…
5 Steps To Creating An Effective Music Marketing Plan
Whether they’re already established or just starting out, any artist seeking success in the modern music economy must have a solid marketing plan for how to promote their music to their fans and the world in general. _____________________________________ In this five step guide, Jon Ostrow leads the MusicThinkTank community through…
Music & Mental Health: Addressing A Cause Through Song
This article examines how songwriting can act as a tool to address broad public causes, and how its inherent abstraction makes it a valuable asset in assisting individuals with creatively working through issues in their lives. ______________________________________ Guest Post by Matt O’Donnell and Steve Paix on Soundfly’s Flypaper Creativity is…
Pandora Paid $500 Million In Royalties In Last 9 Months
A service like Pandora generating $500 million in payments to artists and songwriters in 9 months was almost imaginable just 5 years ago. And while some wish it were more, the milestone stands as an example of what building sustainable artist revenue streams can look like in 2016 and beyond….
7 Insider Tips And Tricks For Musicians On Facebook
While many may have moved on from Facebook, it remains one of the most popular social media platforms out there meaning that, as an artist, having an active presence there is important, whether you hate the site or not. Here we look at an assortment of tips for how musicians…
Best Times To Post on Facebook And Twitter 2016
Social media is a mixture of art and science. The art part is about being authentic and providing useful and entertaining content. The science part is more confusing and changes constantly. This chart demystifies the most important component – timing. ______________________________________________ via Hootsuite Related articles New On Our Jobs Board:…
8 Unusual Options For Booking Live Shows
When it comes to being successful as a musician, live performance has become more important than ever, and while traditional music venues are all well and good, this article provides some less orthodox options which artists should also strongly consider. ______________________________ Guest Post from Trill Trax The world is now…