Talking Artist Management With Mark McLewee

Looking for some advice on band management? In another installment of Tunecore's ongoing Artist Management Series, they speak to indie manager Mark McLewee about his experience in the industry.

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Four Types of People You Can Get Gigs From (And How to Ask Them)

How do I get gigs? This inquiry into the ever-elusive "gig" has been on the minds of new musicians for a very long time. In a perfect world, we'd all. Continue reading

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UK Indies Join Apple Music Protest

Led by U.S. trade group A2IM, indie labels are threatening not to sign on to Apple Music because of a 90 day free trial during which no payments will be. Continue reading

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Making It Work as a Cover Band: Why Yacht Rock Revue Stopped Playing Their Original Music

Making a living as a musician is tough – nobody can argue that. Whether it's because of grueling touring schedules or low payouts from streaming services and dwindling single and. Continue reading

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MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: 4 Cheap Videos That Musicians Should Make Today • More

When you are a musician, after a while it can be tough to keep things interesting. Check out this week's articles on Music Think Tank to see how to spice. Continue reading

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ReverbNation Partners With Hitcher To Add Song Placements For Its CONNECT Artist Incubator

With 4 million musician members ReverbNation has a unique view of what's hot in d.i.y and indie music. Now with the development of its artist incubator CONNECT, they are using. Continue reading

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Ticketmaster Acquires Front Gate, Universe D.I.Y. Ticketing Platform

Live Nation owned Ticketmaster is the dominate live event ticketer in the U.S. and many overseas markets.  Today, they moved to extend that dominance with 2 acquisitions – one a competitor. Continue reading

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Music Publishing News Roundup: Bobby Braddock’s Memoir • Grooveshark Turns Heads • Spotify CEO Defends “Freemium”

In this week's music publishing news, Bobby Braddock talks about his newest venture, writing a memoir about is life as a Nashville songwriter, Grooveshark makes a splash as it re-emerges. Continue reading

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Six Types of Artists Publicists Will Never Work With

As a publicist with my own PR agency, I'm solicited daily by bands looking for PR services or for some advice/to be consulted about the wild, wonderful world of public. Continue reading

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5 Ways to Kill Your Band’s Motivation

Nobody said being an independent band would be easy. And if someone did, they totally lied to you. The DIY route is as arduous as its name implies. All of. Continue reading

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