This commentary from inside the music business offered us thoughts and opinions on why it is that Tencent wants such a large stake in UMG, the reason Flow Festival is asking its artists to take a stand for the environment, and what it’s like be pressing vinyl in 2019. Payola…
Category archives: Music industry
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music
In our tips and advice section this week, we offered independent artists wise counsel on maintaining the fans you made on your last tour, how to get a major financial loan as a songwriter, some of the most beautiful music residencies in North American (and how you can apply for…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Touring Health Tips • Not All About The Artist • Songs About Writing Songs • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, our contributors shared articles on taking preventative steps to preserve your physical and mental health on the road, why music isn’t all about the artist, how songs about songwriting can help fuel the creative process, and more. Dan Matthews | Preventative Health Tips For Musicians On…
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In our weekly flip back through the past seven days of music industry news, we check back in on Apple Music for Artists emerging from its beta stage, the indictment of eighteen parties connected with indie label Fast Cash Boyz by a grand jury, the ongoing issue of country radio’s…
A Music Release Strategy For Filling Your Yearly Calendar
Your music release strategy and your social media strategy must go hand in hand, and artists should establish a schedule whereby their fans are engaged and entertained enough by the artist’s online presence throughout the year that they are left eagerly anticipating new content, whether it’s music or merch. ___________________________________…
You Have To Be There: 10 Essential Music Business Conferences For 2019
While early season festivals like SXSW tend to get the most airtime, the second half of the year is chock full with a variety of incredible conferences for those steeped in major music industry happenings. Here Angela Mastrogiacomo looks at ten that are essential to attend. ________________________ Guest post by…
Preventative Health Tips For Touring Artists
While taking your music on the road is the dream of many artists, life on tour – in addition to being an eye-opening adventure – can also be incredibly stressful, and put a significant strain on both your mental and physical health. ______________________________ In this latest piece from MusicThinkTank, contributor…
How To Reach Music Critics, Influencers [VIDEO]
While the barriers to sharing music have fallen away, getting heard by critics and influencers has become harder than ever. In this video, we look at four tricks for artists looking to engage with industry tastemakers. ________________________________ Guest post by James Shotwell of Haulix Sharing music has never been easier,…
EXO, NCT 127, SHINee & WayV Form ‘SuperM’ Supergroup — ‘The Avengers of K-Pop’
A new K-pop supergroup dubbed “the Avengers of K-Pop” has arrived. Capitol Music Group and its independent label division Caroline are taking a lesson from Hollywood. In a bid to create pop superheroes, the newly-minted ‘Super M’ will debut later this …
Thumbnails Provide Free Visibility On YouTube
Video thumbnails are in many ways the billboards of YouTube, allowing artists to capture potential viewers’ attention by offering them a snapshot of video content. Here we look at why creating custom thumbnails is so important, and how to ensure you’re creating images that are optimized for maximum visibility. ____________________________…