Getting It Done: The week in D.I.Y & Indie music
In our tips and advice section, we this week offered music industry DIYers guidance on how to find a job in the industry, the top mistakes that prevent you from. Continue reading
MusicThinkTank weekly recap: Get your band noticed • The right synth • Designing a band website • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, our contributors shared articles on how you can get your band noticed, the best way to choose the right synth for you, designing a solid website. Continue reading
REWIND: New music industry’s week in review
In this flip back through a busy week of music industry news, we revisit TikTok’s 3 billion download milestone, UK leaders’ call for a reset of the music industry, SBA. Continue reading
The Wallflowers’ Jakob Dylan speaks openly about music industry
In a relatively rare extended interview, Wallflowers’ frontman and veteran musician Jakob Dylan shares his thoughts and feeling on the record business and music industry as a whole. Guest post. Continue reading
TikTok joins Facebook with more than 3 billion app downloads
TikTok has become the most downloaded and highest-grossing non-game app in the first half of 2021 globally. During that period there were 383 million first-time TikTok installs and an estimated. Continue reading
Mechanical royalties: Everything you need to know
When it comes to making a living as an independent artist and songwriter, mechanical royalties are essential. In this piece, we break down everything from who gets them to how. Continue reading
What do you envision for your music career?
Having a plan for your career is important, and the music industry is no exception. Here, music industry consultant Bobby Borg explains why a solid vision statement is a key. Continue reading
Artist’s guide to getting a song on the radio in Canada
Marketing in the US is important, but don’t forget about our beloved neighbors to the north! Here we look at a few tips on how to get your music on. Continue reading
UK leaders call for 50% of stream revenue to be paid to artists as part of a ‘complete reset’ of the music industry
A bombshell study released by the UK Parliament calls for comprehensive reform “not only to redress the balance for songwriters, performers, and composers but to tackle fundamental problems within the. Continue reading
Last week in music industry commentary
Commentators inside the industry, this week shared their opinions and thoughts on the U.S. Copyright Offices confused new report, how COVID has forever altered the live music industry, how attitudes. Continue reading