Since launching our newsletter in 2018, we’re looking back at our 10 most-read articles to recap the info that impacted artists and their teams the most, and which industry tips are still just as relevant as they were then.

7 best places for submitting indie music in 2021 [APRIL 2021]

Guest post from Disctopia

Getting your music to the right audience does not have to be complicated if you know the best places to submit indie music. Published just last year, these indie resources should stay top of mind as you’re thinking about where to submit your music. Read more ↗

Music Collaboration - The Best Platforms Available [JULY 2020]

Randi Zimmerman of the Symphonic Blog

Back in 2020, Randi Zimmerman gave us these resources to help artists continue working with their peers on future projects while in quarantine. These platforms can connect you with creative music specialists from all over the world. Read more ↗

On The Road: Tour Packing Essentials For Musicians [NOVEMBER 2019]

Touring is and has always been an essential part of any artists career. In this two-part series from 2019, we asked 18 Bandsintown artists for their best tips for tour packing essentials—what they never leave home without, what they must bring, and what should be left behind. Read more ↗

[SEPTEMBER 2020] Guide To Common Creative Roles In The Music Industry

Sirma Munyar of the TuneCore Blog

This guide from 2020 breaks down a few common creative roles in the music business to avoid miscommunication and tension when working on a project. As the lines between the creative music roles have become increasingly blurry, make sure you know who is responsible for what. Read more ↗

On The Road: Where To Stay - Part Two [MARCH 2020]

We asked some of our own artists how they keep their accommodation budgets down while touring. Take a look at the tips they use while on the road, from racking up credit card points, to couch surfing. Read more ↗

Meet Our New Fan Management Suite [MARCH 2022]

Just eight short months ago, we introduced a new suite of free tools to help artists and their teams better understand their fans, connect with them directly across multiple channels, and future-proof your career with first party data. Read more ↗

9 different ways to live off your music [APRIL 2022]

Janelle Borg of AmplifyYou

2020 and 2021 forced many musicians and creators to look inward and find alternative ways to make money with their music. Here are 9 different ways you can receive income from your music. Read more ↗

Introducing Bandsintown PLUS: A Premium Live Music Streaming Subscription Service For Everyone, Everywhere [JANUARY 2021]

The pandemic forced all of us to reconsider how we can give fans the live performances they crave. In January 2021, we launched Bandsintown PLUS — a first-of-its-kind subscription service created to deliver remarkable live streaming experiences for everyone, everywhere, featuring over 25 exclusive live shows per month. Read more ↗

What is a record label looking for? [DECEMBER 2021]

Tony van Veen of DiscMakersBlog

Trying to land a record deal and looking for a way to stand out? Tony van Veen answered 5 questions that a record labels need to know if you hope to get discovered and make that deal. Read more ↗

Bandsintown releases data report on Live Streaming attitudes amongst Fans & Artists [August 2020]

As an industry-leading hub for all things live streaming, Bandsintown polled 5,500 fans and 450 artists to get their thoughts on the past, present, and future of live streams. Read more ↗

As we head into the end of 2022, what kind of articles would you like to see from us? Get in touch to share your feedback or some industry news you think is worth covering. We’d love to hear from you.