Among the social platforms, YouTube remains one of the best ways to engage an audience for just about anything. With this in mind, here are a few killer tips to help you master YouTube. stopthebreaks.com/music-industry…

Bearzerk is a music company who is able to handle multiple tasks. Bearzerk promotes music events and manages artists worldwide. This artist management, booking agency and record label, represents growing talent in many genres. independentmusicnews24.com/news/bearzerk-…

Listening to music while writing is very productive. Is music effective while writing? Music and writing go perfectly together due to numerous reasons shown in this article. Everything from boosting concentration, focus, and limiting from distraction. stopthebreaks.com/music-industry…

Have a reliable problem solver you can turn to can be an asset when you're trying to make your way as an artist, but just because you'd like to have a helping hand, doesn't mean you're necessarily ready to make the leap of hiring a manager. hypebot.com/hypebot/2019/0…

Pandora AMP is a suite of analytics features for artists to see more information about their fans and activity. AMP will now include an independent artist submission tool and indie tracks can be put into rotation on the service digitalmusicnews.com/2019/08/22/pan…

There’s a lot that goes into a live act. It’s one of the hardest things that a band can do, but also the thing that is going to make people care about your band. The thing that most people don't understand about this is you need to be ready to perform. independentmusicpromotions.com/performing-liv…

While social media and shared playlists have become the most popular ways to find new music in 2019, music blogs still remain one of the best channels for learning about new music from new or largely unheard-of bands and artists. Check out these 11 blogs! mi.edu/11-music-blogs…

The music industry holds a much greater variety of job options outside of performance, and indeed many of them are far more lucrative, as well as more stable. Check out these top 10 music business careers! hypebot.com/hypebot/2019/0…

Social Media aesthetic. Why is it important and how to obtain a unified aesthetic. It’s important to have a professional, unique image that will resonate with people. Who are some bands that you use as inspiration for social media aesthetic? independentmusicpromotions.com/social-media-a…

Spotify recently acquired Anchor, the company offers a free-to-use podcast creation, distribution and monetization platform that says its mission is to “democratize audio”.. What will you do with this new feature? musicbusinessworldwide.com/spotify-is-tes…

Songwriters have been going through a rough time in the courtrooms of late, often losing out on cases more often as the result of song's 'feel' than its actual melody. That could be changing however, with the Department of Justice weighing in on a case. hypebot.com/hypebot/2019/0…

What began from the early ages when Run DMC and Grandmaster Flash took to the studios and revolutionized the music industry with their rhymes, is now in the hands of Eminem and Lil Wayne. Read about the new trends in the music industry! stopthebreaks.com/music-industry…

Spotify is asking artists and the music industry to tell them the kind of services they'd like to see listed in a "Provider Directory." The survey appears to be a test of the level of interest a broader services directory using the let us know button. hypebot.com/hypebot/2019/0…

Disctopia, a new app designed to serve the independent music artist and their fandom, to provide a platform solution for streaming. It amplifies the indie artist’s reach while allowing each artist to set a price, create splits and sell their music. musicindustry-news.blogspot.com/2017/01/discto…

MyMy Music, a destination app for fans of independent hip hop music, has announced the release of Rapid Artist Qualification System, an analytics engine designed to identify emerging talent for record label executives that crowd sources listener opinion. benzinga.com/pressreleases/…

Thinking about going to school for Music Industry? Music Biz 101 host James Shotwell talks about the values of higher education and how to get the best experience out of pursuing a degree in the Music Industry. bit.ly/2ZIk3WE

Artists have been using merchandise to not only make more money, but drive their music streams and downloads as well! With all of the benefits of merch, how do you think this will affect the value of music itself? bit.ly/34onuVV

Savor the last day of summer at Fall Music Fest 2019. Head to Richard Rodgers Amphitheater in Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem on September 22 for a FREE show from 1-5 PM with sick local bands like The Waters Project, Above the Moon, and more. bit.ly/2zZdV1E

The Feedback Collective is teaming up with Artery to present an epic night of music industry conversation & acoustic performances. We're opening submissions for (1) Sonicbids acoustic solo artist or duo to perform for the intimate crowd. See you there! 🎶 bit.ly/2lFfFJS

We'd like to share Backline with you all, a hub for artists, musicians and their families to get easy access to mental health resources. backline.care #WorldMentalHealthDay