5 Reasons Having An Electronic Press Kit Is Important

In the digital age, having a slew of physical material on hand is no longer the necessity it once was, but having an electronic press kit has become essential, particularly when it comes to promoting, branding, and demonstrating your band’s accomplishments. _____________________ In this new post on MusicThinkTank, Joe Pacheco…

You Don’t Need A Record Label To Be Successful

Although artists now have the resources and technology to be successful without the help of a major label, or indeed a label of any kind, many are still confused as to why so many in the industry are eschewing traditional labels in favor of their own DIY efforts. Here we…

Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Music Therapy • Join A Military Band • Website Must-Haves • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, we explored topics ranging from why you might want to consider joining a military band, to the eight thing every music website simply must have, the benefits of music theory, and more! Dixie Somers| Martial Music: 5 Reasons To Consider Joining A Military Band Jo Pacheco…

How To Stay Safe At A Live Concert

Going to concerts can and should be a good time, but not taking proper precautions can lead to an unpleasant and potentially dangerous evening. Here we go over some tips for keeping it together and staying safe at your next show. ______________________ In this new MusicThinkTank post, Rachelle Wilber offers…

Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Top Gear For Indie Artists • Merch Table • Much More

On MusicThinkTank this week, we looked at a new infographic examining famous songs in an unusual way, the best gear for indie artists to use, and how to ensure you leave nothing on the merch table. Terry Hearn | New Infographic “The Sound Of Music” Looks At Famous Songs In…

6 Ways To Ensure You’re Leaving Nothing On The (Merch) Table

Although sales of physical music may have declined, there’s still plenty of money to be made in the merch department. Here we look at six effective ways of improving traffic and sales at the merch table during your next show. _______________________ In this new post to MusicThinkTank, Brian Buchanan looks…

Music Think Tank Weekly: Why You’re Not Getting What You Want • Stop Wasting Money • Much More

This week’s key posts on MusicThinkTank looked at why you’re not getting what you want, reasons unsigned bands should stop wasting money on radio pluggers, the best types of music for helping you sleep, and more. Suz:The Rockstar Advocate | Why You’re Not Getting What You Want Mark Knight |…

Unsigned Bands Should Stop Wasting Money On Radio Promotion And Use These Alternatives

Although is has long been a practice in the music industry, this article explains why it is a poor investment of time and resources for independent artists to go after radio plugs, and instead offers several more effective solutions for promoting one’s music. __________________________ In this recent post to MusicThinkTank,…

How Music Can Help You Sleep

It may be assumed that lullabies are only for babies, but music has been proven to be beneficial to those of all ages when it comes to helping individuals drift off. Here we look at some of the science behind music as a sleep aid. ______________________________ In this recent post…

Promoting Music Without Breaking The Bank

Creating the best music in the world is no good if no one ever hears it. Here we look at key ways in which independent artists on a budget can take proactive steps to effectively promote their music using a social media and a personal website. ________________________________ In this latest…