The Music Modernization Act is now Law
For those that have followed Thrive Indie from the beginning, you know that we have been covering the Music Modernization Act for well over a year. Well, guess what. On Thursday, October...
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Tencent Music makes headlines What does this mean for the future of Music
Tencent Music Entertainment Group has been making headlines this week as they filed for IPO in the US Tuesday 10/2/2018. Big money makes for big news, and Tencent looks to have one of the...
D-Stat one of the hardest working MCs emerging from the Carolinas
Donnell D-Stat “Don’t forget the dash” Staten has been on a mission since emerging on the NC underground scene in early July. He first appeared with his Store Run EP and 2 weeks later...
Drill Music blamed for surging crime Spree in UK + The #LoveMusic campaign
UK Drill music has been blamed for increased crime in London. On August 31, head of programmes for BBC Radio 1Xtra and Asian networks released a statement concerning the stations’ responsibility to take Drill...
Industry Strategy: How to know when to make your move.
The music industry is crowded with new faces trying to stake their claim. An artist needs to to utilize a well planned strategy if they want attention. Finding a way to stand out is...
The music industry loves social media and here is why
“Social Media, the lifeblood of the music industry” In the digital age, artists and musicians have a louder voice than politicians are more entertaining than Hollywood, and more action-packed than sports. On thrive Indie...
3 things that are more important than talent in the music industry
1. Resources are more important than talent The more an artist has at their disposal means the more opportunity they have to be successful. Embarking on a music career is a surprisingly expensive...
Spotify has declared war on conventional labels, what immediate effects will be felt throughout the Music Industry
Ok, so Spotify recently made their stance clear in the music industry. They want all the way in. Meaning they will now be signing direct licensing deals with independent artists. This move will put...
Don’t risk it! The best way for an indie artist to invest $1K if you want immediate results
Before I begin on how to properly invest $1,000 into your music career I want to debunk a theory that many of you reading this probably had. It’s easy to think that marketing should...
Will Big Data Trump Big Ears
The music industry is filled with talented creators. There is even more talent lurking in high school hallways and the furthest reaches of the world wide web. The music industry has made it its...
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