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# MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Festival Gadgets, Selling Merch and More
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/musicthinktank-weekly-recap-festival-gadgets-selling-merch-and-more/
- Published: 2015-06-20T10:30:00.000Z
- Updated: 2015-06-20T10:30:00.000Z
- Description: This week, we explored the challenges of independent music. From festival worthy gadgets to selling merch after the show, we got you covered this week on MusicThinkTank.com.
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: DIY Advice & Tips, Live & Ticketing, Music Marketing, Music Tech, Music Think Tank, Social Media, American Association of Independent Music, AOL Instant Messenger, Apple Inc., Association of Independent Music, Beggars Group, independent music, Independent record label, iTunes, music industry, United Kingdom, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:28

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This week, we explored **the challenges of independent music**. From f**estival worthy gadget**s to **selling merch after the show**, we got you covered this week on MusicThinkTank.com.
- **Amy Sciarretto |[ ](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/the-3-biggest-delusions-musicians-still-have-about-the-music.html?ref=hypebot.com)**[The 3 Biggest Delusions Musicians STILL Have About The Music Industry](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/the-3-biggest-delusions-musicians-still-have-about-the-music.html?ref=hypebot.com)
- **Adam Bernard |** [9 Secrets From Indie Artists For Selling A Ton Of Merch From Shows](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/9-secrets-from-indie-artists-for-selling-a-ton-of-merch-afte.html?ref=hypebot.com)
- **Mark Knight** **|** [Apple Music Lacks A Core](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/apple-music-lacks-a-core-2.html?ref=hypebot.com)
- **Cherie Nelson |** [Rock Out At Your Next Music Festival With These Wearables](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/rock-out-at-your-next-metal-festival-with-these-wearables.html?ref=hypebot.com)

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