Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
The 3 Most Profitable DIY Revenue Streams: And Why Many Artists Succeed At Only One Of Them Midem: Indie Labels "In Shock" Over MySpace "Free Ride" Licensing Policy Jonathan Coulton. Continue reading
The 3 Pillars Of Music Fan Engagement
In a previous post I talked about why it’s important that musicians interact with their fans. But how often should this be done? And for how long? Can managers, labels,. Continue reading
MusicThinkTank.com Weekly Recap: The 9 Step New Year’s Resolution For Indie Musicians & More
Where The Music Industry Thinks Out Loud Ariel Hyatt: Why Being On Oprah Was The Worst Day of My Life Kelland Drumgoole: The 9 Step New Year’s Resolution For Indie. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
Did Billboard & O Music Awards Get Suckered By Fake YouTube Views? Not According to Indie Artist BAKER Mike Doughty's $543.09 Song Dogs/Demons: Conceptual Art For Superfans 7 Blogging Tips. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
The Most Honest Interview about the Music Industry Ever Featuring Jacke Conte of Pomplamoose 6 Lessons from Nickelback On Making It in Music Even if You Despise Their Very Existence. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
5 Tips To Increase Your Band's Reach On Facebook Despite Recent EdgeRank Changes Lindsey Stirling Finds Her Audience Via YouTube After Total Industry Rejection Case Study: What Happens When An. Continue reading
Trent Reznor & David Byrne On DIY vs Major Labels
A talk Sunday night featuring David Byrne and Trent Reznor included an interesting discussion of the business options facing musicians today. Due to Trent Reznor's recent deal with Columbia Records. Continue reading
The Heist: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Take DIY Route To iTunes #1
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, the rapper and dj duo from Seattle, released their debut album The Heist last week. Having already reached #1 on the iTunes album chart, the release. Continue reading
Where Is Everyone? Why Albums Make Little Sense For New Artists
When musicians first start out their careers, their path usually involves: writing songs, playing live, and recording an album. However, with the changes in the music industry and the struggling. Continue reading
How Much Money Should You Aim To Make From Music? And How Much CAN You Make?
So how much money can you make from music? Shaun Letang has posted a chapter from his book, ‘The Independent Musician’s Survival Guide’, that covers the different levels of making. Continue reading