Copy and Waste: Personalizing Artist Outreach for your Business Should Not be Optional!

We’ve all received emails from people/companies that are blasting out to artists hoping for a reply or from artists trying to get their music played, etc. These generic emails usually. Continue reading

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49 Ways to Get Free Music Promotion

We all know there is no shortage of people offering advice these days – solicited or not. Everyone wants you to use their product, do it their way, on their. Continue reading

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

Ryan Leslie Goes Direct To Fans: Building Community, Bypassing iTunes Know Your True Fans: The Echo Nest's Advice To Music Services Works For Musicians Too How To Get Your Music. Continue reading

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A Graphic Look At The New Digital Music Ecosystem

Digital music revenue will reach $11.6 billion by 2016, surpassing physical music sales; even as the overall recorded music business continues to shrink.  That's the conclusion of a new report. Continue reading

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The Week In Music Commentary

Clyde Smith: Why Telling Artists To Stop Selling Music & Just Make Money Through Live Shows Is Ridiculous Daniel Turner with Nicole Nord: Lessons Learned From Recent Music App ‘Fails’. Continue reading

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MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Your Fans Won’t Come to Your Shows…

Where The Music Industry Thinks Out Loud                 Diana Hereld: Creativity in Constraint: Exploiting the Boundaries David Dusty: Seeking Success for Your Songs. Continue reading

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Amadou and Mariam: A Special Kickstarter About Music and Love

There are hundreds of music Kickstarter campaigns, and most only deserve the attention of uber-fans. But this campaign to travel to Mali to film the love and music of Amadou. Continue reading

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5 Big Tips That Will Save Your Band’s Tour

Going on tour is a big endeavor that requires planning. Many people have posted how to book a tour, but very few have talked about how to survive a tour.. Continue reading

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All or Nothing: How to Ensure Release Campaigns Live Up to Their True Potential

When planning your marketing and release campaign for new music, a tour, etc., you need to clearly define your strategy. If you’re not committed, fans may not feel as inclined. Continue reading

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MusicThinkTank.com Weekly Recap: 7 Ways to Double Your Fan Base & More

Where The Music Industry Thinks Out Loud    Marcus Taylor: 7 Ways to Double the Size of Your Fan Base Simon Tam: The Ultimate Guide to Band Merchandise Daniel McCarthy:. Continue reading

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The Week In Music Commentary

Grammy Winning Producer Walter Afanasieff On The De-Evolution Of The Music Industry Queens Of The Stone Age Inspire Comedic Music Tech Infomercial Are EDM Live Shows Inherently Limited or Do. Continue reading

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