This week, our tips and advice for independent artists in the music business covered how formatting impacts social media marketing, why it’s so important to build a solid brand for yourself, how you can begin booking your own local shows, and more. Best Career Advice That Nobody In Music Takes…
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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Streaming Success Stories • Run A Business From The Road • Music Startups • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, our contributors shared streaming success stories, advice on how artists can run a business from the road, info on five cutting edge music startups, and more! Juri Kobayashi | Streaming Success Stories From Musicinfo And China Casey Barker | Don’t Forget The Other Half Sam Bowman…
Best Career Advice That Nobody In Music Takes Seriously
While much of the advice that is dispensed to those looking to develop their music industry career emphasizes the importance of the hustle and maintaining forward momentum at all times, but new evidence is emerging that such a mentality is actually harmful to artist’s mental and physical health. _________________________________________ Guest…
‘How Strangers Online Helped Me Make A Breakup Album’
Being a successful songwriter doesn’t necessarily mean you need to have musical experience. After going through a tough breakup, this artist turned to a community of strangers online to help her turn her written feelings into a complete album of songs. _____________________________ Guest post by Arianna January was a rough…
CD Baby, Dash Go Expand Into India
CD Baby has expanded into India, the world’s 15th largest recorded music market, according to the IFPI. The news arrives on the heels of recent expansion into China, Canada, Columbia, Southeast Asia, and the UK over the last 16 months. The indie music distributor also announced a notable Indian music…
Stem Offers Free Analysis Of Label, Distribution Offers
Music industry consultancy Stem has launched Stem Check, a new free service to help musicians understand the ins and outs of any record label or distribution offers. Artists can meet face-to-face with a Stem finance specialists to analyze the pros & cons of the deal. "Did you recently get an…
Future Classic Launches ‘Wilder’ Label with Tom Windish, Continues New Artist Residency Program
Australia and LA-based indie label, management, and artist services company Future Classic has launched Wilder, a joint venture record label with veteran Paradigm agent Tom Windish. Windish, who is known for his ability to "discover" talent early in their career, says that the new label will be singles focused and…
Views May Vary: How Formats Impact Music Marketing Across Social Media
While digital marketing brings us a number of important freedoms, it also brings with it certain limitations when it comes to marketing. Thumbnail dimensions now govern how consumers engage with the visuals of music, and these formats drastically impact music marketing success across platforms. Here, we look at how to…
1 Week Left To Submit To Play SXSW Music 2020, First Showcase Bands Announced [Full List]
If you want to perform at an official SXSW showcase, your time is running out. The deadline to submit to showcase at SXSW Music 2020 is next Friday, October 26th. "SXSW Showcasing Artists benefit from career-changing exposure and publicity provided by the amazing mix of influential participants who attend SXSW…
When To Book Club Gigs
With 65% to 85% of most musician’s income coming from live performance, learning how to book gigs is an essential skill. Experienced agent, manager and author Jeri Goldstein helps to demystify the process. _________________________________ Guest post by Jeri Goldstein You called the venue and they were already booked… How many…