How to become a Music Journalist in 2023

Offering a pathway to those able to write compelling copy and turn their passion into a career, music journalism is a great way to get stuck into the music industry. Continue reading

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How writers, photographers should deal with the return of live music

Live music has returned, and while it’s certainly exciting news for fans and artists, journalists and photographers – for whom these live events are their bread and butter – are. Continue reading

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Pitching To Music Editors: Artist’s Guide [Video]

As with much of the rest of the music industry, times are tough for music journalism, making the already challenging task of pitching your story to music editors practically Herculean.. Continue reading

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Editorial Staff Cuts At Spin, Stereogum, Vibe

Billboard and Hollywood Reporter owner Valence Media laid off seven editorial staffers at Spin Media Group this week across music sites Spin, Stereogum and Vibe as the profits from a resurgent music industry. Continue reading

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The Reality Of Music Journalism And How To Get Covered

Getting good press in the music business hasn't gotten easier in recent years. Competition is stiff and engaging the interest of press can be even harder than capturing the attention. Continue reading

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Why We Need More (Quality) Music Journalism

In this piece James Shotwell argues that, as music industry becomes increasingly crowded with artists, the need for more music journalists grows, and that social media's ability to fill this. Continue reading

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Music Think Tank: Call For Your Submissions

Our sister site, MusicThinkTank, was built to share opinions, ideas, and best practices in the current and future music industry.  In order to give our community the best possible content, we are. Continue reading

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Writing About Music Sucks, But You Should Do It Anyway

While bemoaning the challenges and downsides of writing about music as a career, Erica Hawkins here explains why it remains important and valuable to do so anyways.

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3 Stages Of A Successful Music Launch

While an artist may have created wonderful music, how they launch it can make or break the success of the material. Here Yann Ilunga discusses what he learned in his. Continue reading

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THU. BRIEF: Changes @SpinMedia • Verizon Wants To Buy Vessel • Streaming Best Anti-Piracy Tool • More

Thursday 9.22.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Constant change in music journalism creates openings for new voices, but also means fewer platforms that really move the needle.  Updated. Continue reading

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