Although the days of MTV actually playing music videos are long behind us, they remain an important and highly present element of the music industry, but how have music videos, and they way they are received by audiences, changed over the years? ___________________________ In this recent post on MusicThinkTank, Ryan…
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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: State Of Music Videos • Know If Your Song Is Ready For Release • Earning More In The Music Industry • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, we looked at the state of music videos in 2017, how music has impacted our lives, the top seven ways to know if your song is ready for release, and more. Ryan DE | The State Of Music Videos: 2017 Music Think Tank | How Music…
Why You Aren’t Getting What You Want From The Music Business
In the music industry, finding success in the requires hard work, determination and, many believe, a certain amount of good old fashioned luck. Others feel the latter is simply the ability to ask for what you want, and being receptive to it accordingly. ______________________________ In this fresh new post on…
Top 7 Ways To Identify If Your Song Is Ready For Release
Many wet-behind-the-ears indie musicians find themselves over-eager when it comes to the prospect of releasing their music for the first time, and will try to push it on the ears of potential listeners before its truly ready for public consumption. Here review seven things to check before a public release….
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Pitch Your Music To Fewer Publication • Essential SXSW Guide • A Universal Language • More
Recently on MusicThinkTank, we learned why you should be pitching your music to fewer publications, looked at an essential SXSW guide, explored the challenge of translating songs, and more. Janelle Rogers | Why You Should Pitch Your Music To Fewer Publications Ta’Rikah Jones | The Essential SXSW Guide Ronnie Avelino…
Essential SXSW Guide: What To Bring, Wear, Expect And More
South by Southwest is rapidly approaching, and although you may have already solidified your travel plans, a first-timer to Austin’s biggest music event probably still has some questions about what to pack, and what to be prepared for once you arrive. Here, we break down the essentials. ____________________________ In this…
Music: A Universal Language That’s Difficult To Translate
While music may often be described as the universal, a translator’s take may be rather different. Indeed, translating a song from one language to another presents a number of challenges in staying faithul to the idea of, and communicating the feel of the original. ___________________________ In this fresh new post…
MusicThinkTank: Share Your Ideas, Join Our Community
MusicThinkTank.com, Hypebot’s sister site, was built to share music industry opinions, ideas and best practices To give our community the best content possible, we are putting out the call for submissions. ________________________________ Dear Hypebot and MusicThinkTank community, Thank you for your loyal readership and for the insightful content written by…
La La Land Lands Both Of Oscars’ Music Awards, Streams Soar
UPDATED: Last night’s Oscars celebrated the best in film; and since most great films are anchored by music two awards were given that honored music. La La Land one them both against some stiff competition. Best score Jackie WINNER: La La Land Lion Moonlight Passengers Best song Audition (La La…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Which Sound System? • Great Graphic Design • Royalties And Contracts • More
This week on our sister site MusicThinkTank, we looked at how a good graphic designer can help to sell your music, how bands manage their contracts, and the best way to get booked at music festivals, plus more. David Milsont | Which Sound System Is Best For Your Party? Dixie…