What’s In A Name? How Bands Use Symbols, Characters
Choosing the right band name is something many artists struggle with, and like anything else is susceptible to the cultural trends of the time. It should be no surprise then,. Continue reading
DistroKid Scores ‘Significant Investment’ From Silversmith
Indie music distributor DistroKid has received "a significant investment" from Silversmith Capital Partners, a Boston-based growth equity firm. DistroKid currently serves 250,000 independent musicians with digital distribution, as well as, royalty. Continue reading
$400M Apple Shazam Acquisition, 200K Verified Spotify Artists, More Stats Shaping Today’s Music Business
[UPDATED] A look at some key music business numbers that are shaping the direction of the industry, including Apple's 400 million dollar acquisition of Shazam, 200,000 verified users on Spotify. Continue reading
Getting Started With Email Newsletters As A Musician
While most artists likely already have some presence on social media, a great way to strengthen your platform and better connect with fans is to implement an email newsletter into. Continue reading
How The EP Killed The LP Star
Shifts in the music industry have precipitated a new rapid fire format of music release, with artists constantly creating new music and releasing singles rapid-fire. In addition to other changes,. Continue reading
5 Key Priorities For New Artists
For those fresh-faced artists just arriving on the scene, there are several important steps they must be sure to take in order to ensure they have at least a chance. Continue reading
Lil Yachty, Zaytoven Collaborate with Unknown Rappers, Producers
In a bit of good news for aspiring rappers, artists Lil Yachty, Zaytoven, and AXE Body Spray have recently launched a two part contest which will give up-and-comers a chance. Continue reading
Spotify Turns 10: Is It Friend Or Foe?
[UPDATED] Spotify turns 10 years old this Sunday October 7th. On that day, T.I.'s "Whatever You Like" was the #1 song, Metallica's "Death Magnetic" the #1 album and a Scandinavian. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music
This week we're sharing helpful tips for the independent, do-it-yourself artist on how they can promote their music on digital platforms more effectively, what makes for smart touring route, how. Continue reading
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Branding • Music Career • Streaming Data • More
On MusicThinkTank this week, contributors shared articles on effective branding for independent musicians, whether or not a career in music is a good choice, why streaming data is so important. Continue reading
