Without the backing of major label, indie artists are forced to do the hard work of promoting themselves on their own, something which necessitates a solid set of good networking skills. Here we look at some tips for networking, whether at a local show or on the web. ____________________________ In…
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10 Reasons Musicians Fail On Social Media
Virtually every career musician has some kind of social media presence but, as with so many things, some artists are better at it than others, and many musicians handle their social media terribly. In this illuminating piece, we look ten different ways artists can make a mess of their social…
Virtual Reality Meets Music
As virtually reality continues to permeate various channels of entertainment media such as video games and movies, its infiltration of the music industry has been more subtle, although the technology is becoming more common in music videos and some underground circles. ________________________________________ In this new piece from MusicThinkTank, Simon Davies…
Apple Music Has 15 Million Subscribers, Gets Total Design Makeover
Apple Music now has 15 million paid subscribers, Apple announced during the company’s World Wide Developer Conference today. The too confusing Apple Music app also got a complete design makeover. ________________________________________ Apple Music has been "redesigned from the ground up" just one year after launch. The new app will be…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: CBS Lawsuit • Get More Fans Through Social Media • Record A High-Quality Demo • More
Fresh from the annals of MusicThinkTank, we explore how to find more fans through social media, get tips on recording demos, and learn how to promote your band. Wallace Collins | Decision In CBS Lawsuit Could Wreak Havoc In Copyright World Jon Ostrow | How To Get More Fans Through…
How To Get More Fans Through Social Media
While social media can still be a great tool for gaining new fans, the playing field is much more crowded than it once was, and raising awareness and capturing new fans requires that artists take certain specific steps and carefully target their marketing. ______________________________ In this recent piece of DIY…
9 Things You Can’t Ignore If You Want To Record A High-Quality Demo
Although a demo isn’t necessarily expected to be perfect, it’s important to make sure that any such recording is of sufficient caliber that it properly represents you as an artist, and will be taken seriously by your label, distributor, or anyone else who might hear it. __________________________ In this recent…
How The Right Lyric Can Fortify A Listener’s Creative Mind
While content is certainly a component of constructing lyrics, proper application of figurative language agents is perhaps more important, and can go a long way towards cementing a song into listeners heads. ___________________________________ In this latest piece from MusicThinkTank, Mylène Besançon outlines the different ways in which well put together…
Power Of Promotion: How To Get Your Band’s Name Out There
Although talent and hard work are certainly an important part of music industry success, advertising and promotion are an unfortunate necessity as well. Here we look at some essential tips that will help you target and market to your audience. _________________________________________ In this latest set of tips on MusicThinkTank, Emma…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Music Business Runs On Sushi • Hashtags For Artists • Audiences Your Band Website Needs To Impress • More
Recently on MusicThinkTank, we observed the correct etiquette for consuming sushi, examined three audiences your band website needs to appeal to, some different ways to decorate the stage at your next show, and more. Larry Butler | The Music Business Runs On Sushi – But Are You Doing It Right?…