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Talent vs. Taste. The Ugly Truth.

There’s an ugly truth in the music industry: the industry is flawed and unfair. The highest paid musicians may not be the most talented. As a musician, should you diversify. Continue reading

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music

Music Marketing Tip: Make Sure Your Backstory Relates To Your Music 9 Questions For A Great Music Licensing Partnership Mamet Sisters' Failing Kickstarter: Celebrity Crowdfunding Backlash Or Fan-Connection Failure? DistroKid. Continue reading

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MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: 1 Important Music Business Skill & Much More

Where The Music Industry Thinks Out Loud   Ariel Hyatt: 4 ‘Normal’ Challenges to Building a Strong Online Brand Shaun Letang: 1 Important Music Business Skill You REALLY Need To. Continue reading

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Gigit Launches Direct To Fan Music Booking Service

Gigit launched in public beta over Memorial Day Weekend as a direct to fan booking service for musicians. It's a timely move that addresses pain points in the current private. Continue reading

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Best Practices for Social Media with Amber Horsburgh – Upward Spiral Podcast #24

In our latest Upward Spiral podcast, industry expert Amber Horsburgh offers tips on content strategy, fan engagement, and understanding the stages of growth an artist must undergo on their way to. Continue reading

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Music On Tumblr & Their Unique Relationship With SoundCloud

By Eliot Van Buskirk of Evolver.fm. Marissa Meyer has pledged not to screw up Tumblr and to leave it more-or-less autonomous, as part of Yahoo’s bold $1.1 billion acquisition of. Continue reading

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How To Up Your Music Game On YouTube

By Taryn Anderson of Talenthouse. We came across YouTube's very own Creator Playbook Guide which explains various strategies for successfully using their services to get the most beneficial social media. Continue reading

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Mamet Sisters’ Failing Kickstarter: Celebrity Crowdfunding Backlash Or Fan-Connection Failure?

Mamet half-sisters, Zosia and Clara, have a musical act called The Cabin Sisters. The Cabin Sisters are raising money via Kickstarter for a music video and it's not going so. Continue reading

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What Books Should Every DIY Musician & New Music Industry Pro Read?

We're updating our music industry and musician's book store, and want your suggestions.  We've got a pretty strong list, but who better to add to it than Hypebot and MusicThinkTank. Continue reading

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Religiously Recorded: Why The Studio Is Still Relevant

With various musicians moving to home recording, Dillon Roulet makes a case for why music studios are still relevant. Even though recording in a studio can be more expensive than. Continue reading

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