In Japan, Music Business Changes Very Slowly
A recent look at some overseas music industry numbers in Japan has revealed streaming's continued growth, and that physical sales, while still dropping, are slower to decline there. Additionally, and unlike the US, ringtones. Continue reading
5 Signs You Have The Mental Toughness For A Successful Career In Music
While technical physical ability is certainly an important part of being a successful musician, mental fortitude is also a key component of achieving as an artist, as it allows one to focus, have confidence. Continue reading
I Wanted To Spend $40 At Your Show, But Instead I Spent $0
Here a concert attendee recounts his disappointment after visiting the merch table following a concert, only to find their supply of records tragically depleted, and issues a warning to artists that fans. Continue reading
6 Things Musicians Don’t Really Need In Order To Be Successful
The landscape of the music industry has changed dramatically of late, and DIY artists are no longer as beholden to others in the business as they once were, making it that. Continue reading
A Day In The Life Of A Full-Time Musician
While the life of full-time musician is unlikely to be the same from day to day, there are certain consistencies and things an artist can expect to do/encounter on a. Continue reading
FREE WEBINAR TUES. – Pop, Country, Dance, Hip-Hop Fans Examined
Learn topline results from the new study "Music Genres: How Different Fans Consume Music” tomorrow, August 2, from 2-3 PM EST. LOOP (Lots of Online People), the power behind the new. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. And Indie Music
Our advice for DIY and indie artists this week ranges from tips how you can stop unnecessarily overspending on gear, to ways you can make a great looking music video on a. Continue reading
How We Got The New Shannon Curtis Record On The Charts
Here the producer for the latest Shannon Curtis record demonstrates how a completely DIY artist was able to get their album on Nielsen SoundScan's charts, and how you can do. Continue reading
6 Essentials For An Indie Artist’s Toolkit
While being a do-it-yourself independent musician is certainly possible in this day and age, there are certain tools that make it significantly easier. Here we look at six such tools that. Continue reading
5 (Mostly Free) Things To Give Away at Your Next Gig To Turn Attendees Into Fans
Everybody enjoys free stuff, but many artists just starting out can't afford to chuck expensive items like t-shirts and vinyls into the crowd without any kind of compensation. Still, giving things. Continue reading
