MusicTank has closed after 15 years of providing music industry data and analysis. The sudden closure appears to have come after funding ran out and was announced on Twitter and the organization’s web site. "After 15+ incredible years, with profound sadness I am sorry to announce that MusicTank is closing,"…
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Checklist To Decide If Your Album Is Release Ready
Once you’ve put the finishing touches on your crisp new album, you’re doubtless going to be eager to release it to the world, but before you do, take some time and make sure you have these six elements in place to ensure your release is a success. ____________________________ Guest post…
WED. BRIEF: Big Machine Sale Tops $300M • Winter Music Miami • Facebook Embraces Stories • More
WEDNESDAY 10.31.18
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Martin Atkins’ Punk Rock Rules For Music Business Success
Martin Atkins has drummed for Public Image Limited, Ministry and Nine Inch Nails. But in recent years, he has become an author and educator. Now at Millikin University, Atkins shares why more artists need to radically rethink their approach to building a career in the new music economy. _________________________ Guest…
Behind The Curtain: Inside The Bandzoogle Support Team
Hypebot chronicles music tech and how its changing music discovery, consumption, marketing and monetization. But seldom do we get to share a look behind the scenes at the people that make it all work. Now, the fine folks at Bandzoogle have offered a look at a day in the life…
A Look At Spotify Insight Analytics
Though not quite as active as it once was, Spotify’s Insights blog once offered its artists ideas and information about different industry trends – here we look at a distillation of some of the blog’s more salient points. ____________________________ Guest post by Evan Zwisler of Soundfly’s Flypaper For years now,…
TUE. BRIEF: Sony Music Revenue Up • Spotify Stock Falls • Prince Documentary • New Kanye • More
TUESDAY 10.30.18
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7 Tips On Networking In The Music Industry
While amassing fans is certainly a key part of music industry success, cultivating and sustaining relationships with your industry peers is also essential to getting ahead in a tough field. Here we look at seven ultimate tips on how to network in the music industry. ___________________________ Guest post by Serena…
Is Spotify Already Too Big For Record Labels To Stop It From Competing With Them? [Mark Mulligan]
Spotify has made some radical moves lately including direct deals with artists that include cash advances to offering free Spotify distribution to all and then buying part of distributor DistroKid to help artists put their music on its competitors. Collectively, they are causing concern at the record labels. But as…
How To Promote A Tour Before And During It With No Money [Kosha Dillz]
"You have no money and you want to promote your tour," indie rapper and music marketer extraordinaire Kosha Dillz writes, as his kicks off a tour. "Well, chances are that means the venues aren’t paying you much and you are figuring how to get out there and learn more from…