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...
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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...
Spotify valued at just under $30 Billion but what will it take for the Tech giant to finally be profitable
Spotify went public Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018, opening up with a value of just under $30 Billion, the largest direct-listing ever. Not bad for a business that’s never made a profit. Questions are...
The Music Modernization Act
It’s a widely known fact throughout the industry that the laws pertaining to music licensing, particularly mechanical licensing, are outdated. I’ve said this in articles dating back to early 2017. The powers that be...
5 biggest lessons I learned my first year as an artist manager
Nothing is as it easy as we would like it to be. My first year diving into the world of an artist manager has had its ups and downs. But it has been damn...
GQ Blanco Freestyle: Indie Review
Introducing GQ Blanco Harlem native GQ Blanco released the visuals for his Ain’t been around the world freestyle. A lyrical round-up of his struggles growing up in streets of New York. “Momma had sickle cell,...
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