Do You Really Need A Publicist, Or Just A Little Research?

While many up-and-coming bands may believe that having a publicist is the key to their dreams of fame and fortune, the reality of the situation is rather different. Here we look three critical questions to ask yourself when considering if hiring a publicist is the right choice for your band….

What Unsigned Bands Can Learn From Disney

Here we look at what artists looking to make it in the music industry can learn from a solidly established corporate behemoth like Disney, and how Disney’s ability to tell and re-tell a story in a way that is compelling to, and brings in a new audience can be applied…

SEO Checklist For Musicians

Figuring out how to begin optimizing your band’s presence within search engines can be a complicated and confusing process. This article makes it easier by breaking down the steps into a comprehensive and easily accessible checklist. _______________________________________ In this recent post to MusicThinkTank, Wes Walls offers up a complete checklist…

How To Be Successful In Licensing Your Music For Film And TV

Here Cathy Heller outlines the top three factors which get taken into account when considering an artist’s music for placement in television, ads, and film and provides advice on how artists can increase their chances of a successful placement. _______________________________ Guest post by Cathy Heller of DIY Musician [This article…

Thanks For Pushing @Hypebot Passed 55,000 Followers

Thank-you to you all for pushing @hypebot passed 55,000 active followers on Twitter. Our writers, advertisers and followers all tell us how engaged our audience is on social media, particularly here. And if you’re not following @hypebot on Twitter, what’s wrong with you? Join the club here. Related articles GETTING…