Thanks to the ubiquity of social media and streaming, artists have been given new ways to reach their audiences at the literal click of a mouse. But these platforms offer artists more than just easy access to fans. Each one harbors a goldmine of data. _______________________________ Guest post by Carter…
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How To Have Challenging Conversations With Band Members
For the most part, being in a band is amazing, giving you an opportunity to see the world, meet new people, and perform music you’re (hopefully) passionate about. That said, the pressures of touring, recording, or even just being in each other’s presence 24/7 can often give rise to tension….
Power Of Music Reinvention
While tenacity and an ability to stay the course are often thought of as essential values for succeeding in the music industry, the ability to reinvent and adapt is perhaps even more important. Here Patrick McGuire explores the importance, for artists, of embracing new ideas. ________________________________ Guest post by Patrick…
Bandsintown Launches First-Ever Predictive Touring Charts For Established and Emerging Artists
Bandsintown has launched 24 Worldwide, US and City Live Music Charts that will be published on Bandsintown, Bandsintown for Artists, and Hypebot starting today. The concert discovery platform has also partnered with Billboard to exclusively publish the Billboard + Bandsintown Tour Index, four weekly charts launching later this month. These…
PledgeMusic Bankruptcy Receiver Has ‘No Update’ 2 Months After Appointment
The Official Receiver named to oversee the liquidation of PledgeMusic.com Ltd had "no update" when contacted this week by Hypebot. A spokesperson for the Official Receiver, who was appointed on July 31st by a UK court, told Hyepbot: “The Official Receiver was appointed liquidator of PledgeMusic.com Limited in the High…
10 Types Of Social Media Posts That Incite Engagement
While building a large following on social media is important to growing you online presence as an artist, engagement is perhaps event more important. Here we look at the ten types of social media postings most likely to lead to engagement. __________________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0…
Treat Your Fans With Exclusive Halloween Merch Offers
Autumn is full upon us, and Halloween fans are already well into the full swing of the holiday. This can present a great opportunity to capitalize on the spooky season and give fans exclusive holiday-themed merch offers! ______________________________ Guest post by James Shotwell of Haulix Special edition and limited-run merchandise…
What Musicians Have The Most Fans On Facebook?
As of last month, Shakira was the most popular musician on Facebook with almost 101 million fans on the social media. In contrast, Beyoncé was ranked tenth with 62 million Facebook fans despite her 23 Grammy Awards and other accolades. via statista
How To Write A Stand-Out Music Biography, How It Can Help Your Music Career
If you want to make it as an independent artist in the music business, it’s important to diversify. One avenue many may not consider is to go into publishing. Not music publishing, but actual publishing of artist bios. Being able to thread the PR needle and craft a well-written bio…
10 Towns To Include In Your Fall Tour
There’s a certain crispness in the air that can only mean one thing – fall is here! This part of the year is a great time to to hit the road on tour, and if you’re planning to fill the spooky season with show dates, make sure these ten music…