Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Spotify Pre-Saves • Workout Music • Tribute Bands • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, contributors shared articles on how Spotify pre-save are changing digital music marketing, how music improves your workout, whether tribute bands are really legal, and more.

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

In this roundup of the past week's music industry news, we revisit  the evolution of third party playlists and what they mean for streaming, Amber Grimes' move from Spotify to. Continue reading

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Instagram Best Practices For Artists

Instagram: currently the fastest growing social media platform, it's one of the most important tools when it comes to making a splash on social media, and variety of new perks. Continue reading

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American Pop Loses Global Crown, But Christmas Music Still Can’t Be Beat

In this piece, Bobby Owsinski observes how US pop hits which once permeated the world over have given way to more local music in every area except when it comes. Continue reading

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5 Ways to Deal with Rejections in the Music Industry

Some of the greatest musical acts have faced rejection at the hands of labels, and being passed over by the powers that be is as old as music itself. That. Continue reading

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FRI. BRIEF: Apple Music Closes Connect • YouTube Spam Purge • Taylor Swift Facial ID’s Fans • More

FRIDAY 12.14.18 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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YouTube Music Turns Charts Into Playlists In 29 Markets

YouTube Music is adding playlists for YouTube Charts in 29 markets. Each will get five chart playlists – three specific to the country and two global. With 1B monthly users,. Continue reading

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How To Decide Where To Promote Your Music

Although necessary, promoting your music is usually an pricey proposition. Social media platforms, however, provide a largely inexpensive, risk free space for artists to hawk their wares. But, as CD. Continue reading

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Indie Label Market Bigger Than Ever And Continuing To Grow

It appears as though an ever increasing number of bands and artists are avoiding traditional record label and instead taking the indie path, sometimes by choice and sometimes because of. Continue reading

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SoundCloud Adds Live Stream-To-DJ Mixes With Serato

SoundCloud has launched the ability for DJ's to discover and live mix music from its licenced catalog through Serato’s DJ Pro 2.1 and DJ Lite 1.1 decks with a SoundCloud. Continue reading

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