Making It Work as a Cover Band: Why Yacht Rock Revue Stopped Playing Their Original Music
Making a living as a musician is tough – nobody can argue that. Whether it's because of grueling touring schedules or low payouts from streaming services and dwindling single and. Continue reading
MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: 4 Cheap Videos That Musicians Should Make Today • More
When you are a musician, after a while it can be tough to keep things interesting. Check out this week's articles on Music Think Tank to see how to spice. Continue reading
ReverbNation Partners With Hitcher To Add Song Placements For Its CONNECT Artist Incubator
With 4 million musician members ReverbNation has a unique view of what's hot in d.i.y and indie music. Now with the development of its artist incubator CONNECT, they are using. Continue reading
Ticketmaster Acquires Front Gate, Universe D.I.Y. Ticketing Platform
Live Nation owned Ticketmaster is the dominate live event ticketer in the U.S. and many overseas markets. Today, they moved to extend that dominance with 2 acquisitions – one a competitor. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Roundup: Bobby Braddock’s Memoir • Grooveshark Turns Heads • Spotify CEO Defends “Freemium”
In this week's music publishing news, Bobby Braddock talks about his newest venture, writing a memoir about is life as a Nashville songwriter, Grooveshark makes a splash as it re-emerges. Continue reading
Six Types of Artists Publicists Will Never Work With
As a publicist with my own PR agency, I'm solicited daily by bands looking for PR services or for some advice/to be consulted about the wild, wonderful world of public. Continue reading
5 Ways to Kill Your Band’s Motivation
Nobody said being an independent band would be easy. And if someone did, they totally lied to you. The DIY route is as arduous as its name implies. All of. Continue reading
What a Full-Time Touring Musician’s Daily Schedule Really Looks Like
No two full-time musicians' schedules are identical. Depending on the projects they're involved in, the to-do lists will vary greatly. We spoke with Alex White, one-half of the heady garage-rock duo White. Continue reading
Artist Merchandising Made Simple
When you are making your own music and doing your own marketing, you have to front the cost yourself. But is it providing a large profit margin for you? Check. Continue reading
