2021 was a record-breaking year when it came to live streaming, innovation, and new music. To help Bandsintown Insiders take their careers to the next level, we delved deep into the industry trends last year, touching on everything from marketing "must-haves" to the tips for the stage.

So in the spirit of reflection, let’s take a look back at our 10 most popular blog posts from 2021, so you have a whole new repertoire of knowledge heading into 2022.

10. Best (and worst) US cities for musicians

Coming in at number 10, you wanted to know which US cities should be contenders for artists to plant their roots (hint: it’s not New York or LA)!

9. Introducing our new Artist Community

Back in October, we launched our Artist Community space for artists and industry professionals to come together and talk touring, marketing, & more. Three months in and it’s even better than ever.

8. 5 mistakes to avoid at the beginning of your music career

Supporting emerging artists is at the cornerstone of our mission at Bandsintown, so we shared a few things you may want to keep in mind as a rising act embarking on your musical journey.

7. 7 social media marketing secrets no one tells you

Social media is a critical step of your music marketing plan, and can be a great tool to engage and connect with your audience. So, what are you missing?

6. Bandsintown data shows in-person concerts returning much faster than predicted

In May 2021, fans were eager to get back to their favorite venues and experience the thrill that live music gives us. Luckily, artists were ready to meet their demands as quickly as possible.

5. 7 tips to strengthen your stage presence

Whether you’re new to the stage or an experienced performer, these tips can help take any live show up a level.

4. 3 Bandsintown Hacks that I’ve used hundreds of times to book more (and better) live shows

Bandsintown for Artists is a great tool for promoting your events and understanding your audience, so we provided our top tips to use the platform to the fullest.

3. A guide to improving any musician's website

Managing your website is probably not the most glamorous part of your career as a performing artist, but it’s an important one. Here’s what you need to know!

2. Introducing Bandsintown PLUS: A Premium Live Music Streaming Subscription Service For Everyone, Everywhere

Almost a year ago, we launched Bandsintown PLUS to make sure that changes to the live music space wouldn’t prevent you from seeing your favorite artists.

1. 7 best places for submitting indie music in 2021

And taking the top spot, indie artists wanted to know the best outlets to submit their music. Break through the noise and hit these seven outlets!