What Music Supervisors Really Think About Indie Music

Here performer turned trailer house music supervisor Brian Vickers discusses his experiences having work submitted to him by indie artists, what he takes into consideration when determining whether or not an. Continue reading

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14 Music Industry Predictions For 2016

2016 may hold a lot of uncertainty for the music industry, but that isn't going to stop us from making predictions about what the year will bring for both fans. Continue reading

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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Is Your Music Good Enough To Release? • Old School Promo That Still Works • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, we discussed 101 things you can do to improve your music career, ways to grow your fanbase, how to promote your mixtape, and more.

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How Independent Artists Can Growth Hack Their Fanbase

A strong online presence is key for any artist operating in the modern music economy, and becoming well established on social media platforms will help position you to engage with. Continue reading

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3 Tips For Promoting Your Mixtape In Hip Hop

The release of a new mixtape is an important moment in a hip hop artist's career, and proper promotion is a must for any artist hoping to expand their listenership.

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Pandora’s Box [OP-ED]

A recent article in Business Insider featured Pandora CEO Brian McAndrews condemning the freemium business model which is so popular among modern music consumers, although it could be argued that Pandora. Continue reading

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Music Think Tank: Top Posts Of 2015

As another year of conversation and ideas surrounding the music industry draws to a close, we're revisiting some of MusicThinkTank's most interesting articles from the end of 2015.

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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Common Songwriting Hurdles • Free Streaming • Best Cities For Live Music • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, we discussed common challenges of novice songwriters, why streaming may actually be good for artists, which cities have the best live music, and more.

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Free Streaming: A Musician’s Saving Grace?

Some of the industry's most vocal commentators have decided that streaming offers little to no benefit to artists, unless they've achieved a level of stardom where earning money from streaming is. Continue reading

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Pop Vs. No Pop: Integrity In The Industry

Both a genre and an ethical guideline, this article examines the phenomenon of No Pop, and the idea that artists and music fans should move away from the conventional, profit driven. Continue reading

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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Tools To Make Your Life As An Artist Easier • Clean Up Your Band’s Website Without Coding • Bad Students: Best Stars? • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, we learned about ten tools DIY artists should use, how you can improve your band's website, whether bad students make for great artists, and more.

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