Music’s Impact On Productivity

While music’s ability to positively augment the viewers experience when watching television and films is well known, its impact on day to day activities like work, learning, and exercise is also significant. __________________________ In this latest article from MusicThinkTank, Erin Taylor discusses the impact of music on an individual’s level…

TUE. BRIEF: Time Out Acquires Yplan • Sony Gigmit Investment • SoundExchange Rates • 8Stem • More

TUESDAY 10.25.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Investments continue in music tech that doesn’t require licensing, though in the case of Yplan it’s at a deep discount. Updated under our More News tab Related articles How Musicians Can Get Higher Pay for Live Shows Crowdfunding For Musicians Relaunched,…

7 Essential Tips For DIY Artists From Indie Musicians Trent Severn

Here acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter and member of the group Trent Severn Dayna Manning offers artists seven valuable pieces of advice for artists on good DIY principles to follow. ____________________ Guest post by Dayna Manning on PledgeMusic News Today we’re thrilled to feature a guest post by acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Dayna…

Ariel Hyatt On Crowdfunding, New Book [INTERVIEW]

In this interview Ariel Hyatt, founder and owner of Cyber PR offers her two cents on crowdfunding and success strategies, delving into personal experience as well as offering takeaways from her newly published book. _____________________________ Guest post by Kevin Cornell of Tunecore Ariel Hyatt, founder and owner of Cyber PR…

MON. BRIEF: U.S. Register Of Copyright Pushed Out • Instagram Tests Live Video • SeatGeek Sues ScoreBig • More

MONDAY 10.24.16 Music Business News From Around The Web A sudden shift at the U.S. Copyright office reminds just how political music policy making is. Updated continuously under our More News tab

Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. And Indie Music

In our advice corner this week we provide suggestions for independent and DIY artists on how to prep their music for a vinyl pressing, make better concert posters, avoid common mistakes when putting together an electronic press kit, and much, much more. 5 Things To Know When Prepping Your Album…

Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Mistakes The Beatles Made • Increase Your Chances Of Getting Press • New Artist Model Approach • More

Most recently on MusicThinkTank, we examined how choice of music can effect productivity, what to do before your first DJing gig, how to get more fans on YouTube, and more. Karl Heimer | Tips For Advanced Drumming Erin Taylor | How Your Choice Of Music Affects Productivity Dixie Somer |…

REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

In this trip down memory lane from the last seven days of music industry news, we revisit the damage done to after a massive DDOS attack, the spike in Janet Jackson’s ‘Nasty’ on Spotify following Trump’s debate outburst, Kanye’s complaint of the Apple/Tidal feud, and much, much more. Spotify, SoundCloud,…

TOP POSTS: Last Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot

Some of Hypebot’s most popular and well received posts from the past week included a look at the truth behind Amazon Music’s alleged low price, ASCAP’s litigous actions against unlicensed venues, music streaming’s tipping point, and more. Don’t Be Fooled: The Truth Behind Amazon Music Unlimited’s Price ASCAP Sues 10…

5 Things To Know When Prepping Your Album For Vinyl Pressing

With the recent massive uptick in vinyl’s popularity of late, more and more artists have been working to get their music pressed in this format to release to fans. Preparing and album for vinyl, however, is decidedly different from doing so for CD or digital release. Here we look at…