Why Discovering Your Genre Is Similar To Establishing A Business Niche
In this piece, Kayleigh Alexandra explains how the struggle of the modern aspiring musician is, in many ways, similar to the the challenge of the a fledgling business, and how. Continue reading
How To Pull In More Money At Your Merch Table
In addition to acting as an important representation of your band, the merch table is also an important source of income for any touring artist, so maximizing your earning potential. Continue reading
5 Things We Learned From 365 Days On The Road
In this piece, artist Ellisa Sun recounts her experience embarking on a year long tour across the US with her partner Ken in a 30-foot RV. After playing roughly 180. Continue reading
3 Techniques For Promoting A Show When Playing In A Brand New City
Whether you're setting out on a country-wide tour or simply playing a show at the next town over, knowing how to break into a city you've never played is an. Continue reading
Last Day To Vote On SXSW PanelPicker, Including Our Data Driven Touring Panel
Friday is the last day to cast your vote using the SXSW PanelPicker to help choose which panels should be presented at SXSW 2020. Check out all the great panels. Continue reading
Self-Care On Tour: Musician’s Guide
For most artists starting out, touring represents a dream come true, and the idea of life on the road carries with it a colossally romanticized appeal. The reality, however, is. Continue reading
The Value Of Merch Sales In Today’s Music Economy [VIDEO]
As music streaming increasingly edges out traditional physical sales, pushing them further and further to the margins, artists are becoming increasingly reliant on merch sales – once a supplementary revenue. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
In our tips and advice section this week, we offer independent, DIY artists advice on how to promote themselves on social media when they have zero followers, why touring has. Continue reading
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Touring Health Tips • Not All About The Artist • Songs About Writing Songs • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, our contributors shared articles on taking preventative steps to preserve your physical and mental health on the road, why music isn't all about the artist, how. Continue reading
