As a musician or performer of any kind, consistently delivering a high-quality show is extremely important to the success of your career. That said, we’re all bound to get stuck in a rut of one kind or another eventually, what’s important is how you get out, and back on top…
Author archives: Owen Davie
This Week In Music Commentary
This week in music commentary, we look at the value and staying power of deceased rockstars and their legacies, the complex issue of balancing dreams and expectations in the music business, and talk with Fierce Panda Records on what it’s like to operate as an independent label in 2019. The…
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music
This week, we backed up the advice truck and unloaded a whole host of valuable tips and tricks for indie artists on how to crowdfund concerts, the best strategy for dropping a single in 2019, how to get your fans completely obsessed with your music, and much more! Concert Crowdfunding…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Business For Bands • Music Education • Songwriters Seeking Inspiration • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, contributors shared insights on what business skills musicians need to succeed, whether or not it’s possible for touring artists to successfully pursue higher education, ten unlikely blogs where songwriters can seek inspiration, and more. Dan Matthews | Business For Band Members Richard Lawson | 4 Best…
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this flip back through what’s been going on in the music business over the past week, we check back on how music gets chosen for the hit show "Love Island" and how it impacts the artist, Bandzoogle’s new milestone in commission-free sales for indie artists, a new decentralized platform…
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
Some of the most popular and frequently read posts on Hypebot this week dug into what streaming services are actually (maybe) pay out to artists, what we can learn from IFPI’s Music Listening Report, some of the essential skills every artist manager needs, and more! This Chart Shows What Streaming…
Business Skills For Band Members
No matter how much time you spend practicing and honing your craft, talent and ability are, unfortunately, only a part of what makes for a successful music career. For the modern musicpreneur, a solid grasp on content management, social media, and an ability to network are all key skills for…
Is It Possible For Touring Musicians To Attend School
The question of attending college or going back to school is a dilemma many artists face at some point throughout their career. While it can stabilize your position in the industry and give some broader career options, balancing your life as a musician and getting a degree can be difficult….
10 Unlikely Blogs Where Songwriters Should Seek Inspiration
Staying inspired as songwriter can be difficult, and while many artists draw on sources like stories or personal life experiences, wells of inspiration can appear in many different forms even, as evidenced here, blogs! This piece suggests ten unlikely blogs that can, in their own unique way, get the creative…
The Love Of Listening To The Radio While Driving Not Dead
Listening to music in the car has been a favorite past time of travelers as long as radios and cars have existed, and while many believe that recent technological advancements might have reduced this practice, a passion for music and radio on the road remains. ______________________________ In this latest piece…