The Promoter 101 podcast will end production this Fall. The podcast show had a large and loyal music industry following despite the fact that co-hosts Dan Steinberg of Emporium Presents and WORKS Entertainment’s Luke Pierce never asked me to appear on the show. The final show will be taped in…
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10 Rules Of Music Industry Networking
As with so many industries, networking is paramount to finding success in the music business, regardless of what area you may be operating in. Here we look at ten rules for effectively conducting yourself that will help you make connections and be remembered. ____________________________ In this piece on MusicThinkTank contributor…
Iggy Azalea Deletes Social Accounts After Nude Photos Leaked
Iggy Azalea has deactivated her Instagram and Twitter accounts after topless photos of her appeared online without her consent. The pictures were outtakes from her 2016 GQ cover shoot and not intended for release. Iggy Azalea releases statement following the deactivation of her social media accounts after GQ photoshoot topless…
iTunes Info Sold To 3rd Parties Claims Class Action Suit
Apple has been slapped with a federal class action lawsuit by customers alleging that information linked to their iTunes purchases was sold by Apple to various third parties. The plaintiffs argue that this was done in violation of their own individual states’ privacy laws and are seeking an excess of…
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How To Compose A Great, Attention Grabbing Press Release
Even if you have all your ducks in a row when it comes to your social media presence and your website, press releases can often end up taking a back seat when it comes promoting your latest release. A solid, attention-grabbing press release is critical to a successful release strategy,…
3 Reasons A Streaming Platform Will Reject Music
As music streaming’s heavy hitters start to get into the distribution business, some artists are getting kicked to the curb, and left wondering why their music didn’t make the cut. Here we look at some of the main reasons your music might be getting rejected by major streaming platforms, and…
This Week In Music Commentary
This week in music commentary, Maggie Rogers, Billie Eilish, and Travis Scott with in on the abortion rights battle, PledgeMusic’s board issues, a statement, and David Lowery explains why the disgraced crowdfunding platform is even weirder than previously thought. PledgeMusic Fiasco Is Even Weirder Than You Think – Part 1…
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
Doing our bit to help the music business’s independent self-starters out there, we this week offered tips and advice avoiding touring dead-ends, whether or not it’s worth rebranding yourself as an artist, how to make the most of social media marketing, and more. Avoid Dead Ends: 6 Tips For Touring…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: New Band Members • Find Your Fans • Music Royalties Explained • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, contributors shared advice on how to successfully recruit new band members, how to use data to find fans, where you need to register to collect all your music royalties, and more! Sam Bowman | Tips For Successfully Recruiting New Band Members Caleb Murphy | How To…