Ariel Hyatt’s 2012 Guide to SXSW

Attending SXSW or planning on going in the future? Besides all the parties, barbecue, and tacos, it's a great opportunity to meet influential people, learn about the industry, and discover. Continue reading

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The Next Music Format Case-Study: Twisted Music

At MIDEM 2012, music industry analyst, Mark Mulligan, presented a plea for adoption of a new music format. He presented a manifesto for the next generation of music products and. Continue reading

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BACK TO BASICS: COPYRIGHT(S)

Many DIY artists deal with the challenge of understanding the various aspects of the music industry. One of the more complex parts of the music industry is understanding contracts and. Continue reading

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Unbundling The Album: A Business Case For Releasing Single Songs

Many fans prefer buying singles instead of the whole album. Most agree with this and yet, the music industry has stubbornly stuck with the business model of releasing albums. On. Continue reading

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MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: The Music Industry vs. The Recording Industry & More

Where The Music Industry Thinks Out Loud Dante Cullari: A Response to SOPA: Free Pays(More) Ariel Hyatt: The Musicians’ Guide To Google – Hot Tips To Maximize Your Google Experience. Continue reading

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The Difference Between The Music Industry & The Recording Industry

Many people use the terms “music industry” and “recording industry” interchangeably, but there is a distinct difference between the two. On Music Think Tank, Jeremy Belcher writes about the difference.. Continue reading

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One For All, Or All For One? Solo vs The Band In The Age Of Social Media

The sky is falling…the music industry continues to live a “Chicken Little” scenario. At least, that’s how Paul Adler describes it on Music Think Tank. Many in the industry think. Continue reading

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MusicThinkTank.com Weekly Recap – Spotify: Millions Of DJs & More

Where The Music Industry Thinks Out Loud Simon Tam: The Real Reason Why SOPA Didn’t Pass: Marketing Wes Davenport: The 5 Most Important Skills Twitter Teaches Us Shane Jones: Digital. Continue reading

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MusicThinkTank.com Weekly Recap: How To Book Your Band’s Tour

Where The Music Industry Thinks Out Loud IndieAmbassador.com: Mobile Marketing for Independent Artists: Strategy Simon Tam: How to Book Your Band’s Tour, Step-by-Step Derek Miller: Why Being Polite is Overrated. Continue reading

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“The Music Business Is Not Dying” – Bobby Owsinski

With all the gloom surrounding the music industry, many feel like the music business is dying. However, on Music Think Tank, Bobby Owsinski says it isn’t as bad as people. Continue reading

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