In our tips and advice section this week, we offer independent, DIY artists advice on how to promote themselves on social media when they have zero followers, why touring has become more important than ever for up and coming musicians, some of the best techniques for boosting merch sales, and…
Author archives: Owen Davie
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: How To Write A Hit • Protect The Headliners • Getting Pumped For Your First Major Gig • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, our contributors broke down some of the reasons behind Old Town Road’s success, how you can keep the headliners at your summer festival safe, what you need to do to get your band sufficiently pumped for their first major show, and more. Sam Dawson | How…
This Week In Music Commentary
This week in music commentary, we heard opinions on just how much a college education is worth in the modern music industry, whether or not major labels’ major earnings will last, and what CD Baby founder Derek Silvers has to say to the good people of Cyber PR. What’s It…
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this flip back through the past seven days of music industry news, we revisit YouTube’s new adjustment to its copyright claims policy, take a trip down memory lane and inside Chess records, look at an alarming new report on the number of counterfeit CDs sold online, and more! YouTube…
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
This week, some of Hypebot’s most often read articles explored the ongoing saga of Katy Perry’s legal defeat, did a side by side comparison of Apple Music for Artists vs. Spotify for Artists, questioned whether merch sales are more important than song streams, and more! Another Music Celeb Defeated As…
How To Keep The Headliners At Your Summer Music Festival Safe
If you’re responsible for putting on any kind of outdoor festival or concert, there are a number of important logistics to keep track of. Among them is making sure your performers are kept happy and healthy. In this piece, we look at what you can do to keep your event…
Preparing Your Band For Their First Major Show
When you land you first major show as a band, it’s a big deal, and a sign that your group could be moving towards bigger and better things – but it can also trigger some serious nerves and anxiety. So how do you guide your bandmates to make sure your…
This Week In Music Commentary
This commentary from inside the music business offered us thoughts and opinions on why it is that Tencent wants such a large stake in UMG, the reason Flow Festival is asking its artists to take a stand for the environment, and what it’s like be pressing vinyl in 2019. Payola…
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music
In our tips and advice section this week, we offered independent artists wise counsel on maintaining the fans you made on your last tour, how to get a major financial loan as a songwriter, some of the most beautiful music residencies in North American (and how you can apply for…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Touring Health Tips • Not All About The Artist • Songs About Writing Songs • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, our contributors shared articles on taking preventative steps to preserve your physical and mental health on the road, why music isn’t all about the artist, how songs about songwriting can help fuel the creative process, and more. Dan Matthews | Preventative Health Tips For Musicians On…