D.I.Y. Artist Must Read: The Weekly Batch

Musicians especially independent musicians have so many tasks to do and keep up with that it can get overwhelming. From blogging to interacting on social media, musicians are expected to. Continue reading

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The Rise of the Musicpreneur (Part 1/3)

Last year, Jamie Leger wrote a post about the dawn of the Musicpreneur. Now, Tommy Darker has put his thoughts on what tasks musicpreneuers have to do. Check out the. Continue reading

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What Is Indie? Can An Artist Top The Charts Without Help From A Major?

By Kevin Erickson, Communications Associate, and Olivia Brown, Intern, at The Future Of Music Coalition. Let’s look at some stats: Jack White’s Blunderbuss, number one debut on the Billboard 200,. Continue reading

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When to Release Your Album – Month by Month

When should you release your album? It depends on several factors and the decision should include your plans after the release. Are you planning on touring to support your release?. Continue reading

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What Does An Indie Get Paid On iTunes?

Musicians have various options to sell music, but often they do not get the majority of the income generated from these sales. Companies like iTunes and Amazon take a decent. Continue reading

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The Major “Exposure” Of Macklemore And The Myth Of The Indie Artist [Updated]

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, along with Team Macklemore & Lewis by extension, have recently come under attack by writers at media outlets with solid brands such as NPR and Rap. Continue reading

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MusicThinkTank.com Weekly Recap: The 9 Step New Year’s Resolution For Indie Musicians & More

Where The Music Industry Thinks Out Loud Ariel Hyatt: Why Being On Oprah Was The Worst Day of My Life Kelland Drumgoole: The 9 Step New Year’s Resolution For Indie. Continue reading

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Why Most Indie Music Groups & Labels Fail

Why do groups, labels, and production teams fall apart? Many people have potential for greatness, but their egos hinder them. There are more reasons and Glenn Macrae has created a. Continue reading

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MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: The 25% Rule & More

Where The Music Industry Thinks Out Loud   Simon Tam: How Much You Should Ask from Sponsors David Sherbow: SOLVING THE PROBLEM OF NEW MUSIC AND ARTIST DISCOVERY David Roberts:. Continue reading

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Indie Band Website Review: Mushy Callahan [VIDEO]

This is the 4th of 5 website reviews as part of the Hypebot & Bandzoogle Video Website Review Contest. This time, we review the website for Mushy Callahan, a 4-piece/4-brother. Continue reading

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