Spotify made playlist hijacking super simple and its hurting artists
As if it wasn’t already hard enough to make money from Spotify plays, there’s yet another impediment to indie artists making an honest buck on the platform – playlist hijacking. A guest. Continue reading
Tunecore’s CEO on how fans, social media are leveling the playing field for all musicians
How independent artists are becoming successful by new ways. of rereleasing and promoting their music. A guest post by Andreea Gleeson, CEO of Tunecore. INDIE ARTISTS ARE ON THE RISE. Continue reading
10+ major musicians you might not know started as indie
Sure, they’re regarded as superstars now, but even the biggest acts in music had to start somewhere, often as a scrappy little indie outfit. In this latest piece from MusicThinkTank,. Continue reading
A marketing guide for independent artists
In this comprehensive guide for indie musicians, we break down what music marketing is, the different elements of a music marketing campaign, and how to successfully pull one off. This. Continue reading
Heart Of Sync Licensing: 5 Reasons Indie Artists Are Ready For Sync Success
For many artists, sync licensing may feel like a far off dream reserved for major label music, but in reality it can be one of the most lucrative sources of. Continue reading
D.I.Y. Advice For Indie Artists From CMJ Music Panels
Last week's CMJ 2011 Music Marathan & Film Festival had lots of panels and lots of performances. Here are some nuggets of advice for indie artists from music industry panelists. Continue reading
MTT Weekly Recap: How to Structure a Company to Succeed in the Current Music Industry
Where The Music Industry Thinks Out Loud Taurean Casey: CALL TO INDIE ARTISTS: STOP GIVING AWAY YOUR MUSIC FOR FREE! DG Gutekunst: Odds Are… Frank Woodworth: How to Structure a. Continue reading