REWIND: The new music industry’s last week in review
In this rewind back through the past seven days of music industry news, we check back in on how the climate crisis is literally melting vinyl records, a new study. Continue reading
Music Think Tank: Call for your submissions!
A huge shoutout to the devoted MusicThinkTank readership for all the valuable and insightful content that many of you have shared, but we want more smart people to join the. Continue reading
Climate change is literally melting vinyl records
Recent ultra-hot weather has been causing vinyl records to warp during shipping to record stores and consumers. The melting is particularly hard on independent labels who have limited resources to. Continue reading
Creating a marketing budget for an independent artist
Good marketing is essential, and while you do have to spend money to make money, how you budget is essential to the success of your efforts. Guest post by Randi. Continue reading
Meet Pieter van Rijn, CEO of music distributor FUGA
In this edition of A2IM’s Featured Executive column we’re getting to know Pieter van Rijn, the CEO of of industry-leading music distribution company FUGA. Guest post from A2IM Pieter van. Continue reading
Navigating the music business as a parent [Op-Ed]
Navigating the music business for yourself is hard enough, but like any high intensity job, doing so while being responsible for a child is harder still, particularly in and industry. Continue reading
City Winery music venues to require vaccination or test plus masks for all fans, artists, crew
Effective 8/2/21 all indoor guests at the City Winery chain of venues will need to provide proof of vaccination or show a negative Covid test within 72 hours to enter. Continue reading
New Study shows TikTok’s massive impact on music discovery
TikTok has gained something of a reputation for being a music industry hit-maker, something which a new report MRC Data confirms to be completely true. Do people really listen to. Continue reading
Apple’s GarageBand adds 10 Sound Packs from Dua Lipa, Lady Gaga, top producers
Apple’s GarageBand has added new Sound Packs from 10 top artists and producers. New GarageBand Remix Sessions Users can now learn remixing within the app via two Remix Sessions offering. Continue reading
Fan retargeting explained and how Bandsintown made it easier to sell more tickets
If you are not using retargeting, you are missing an effective way to reach your most interested fans. Unfortunately, too many musicians and even some music marketers don’t understand retargeting. Continue reading
