Musicians need to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the music industry, whether they’re independent, signed, or just starting. We’ve selected ten of the best music blogs for aspiring musicians.
Hypebot
Hyperbot provides daily content to indie musicians, record labels, and news outlets, including blogs on the music industry, technology, and news. They are often very detailed and worth reading. However, you can also find some great tips in their comments.
Music Business Worldwide
Music Business Worldwide is not a blog but offers comprehensive news, insights, and analyses from the global music industry. Subscribe to their newsletter to get the latest news in the music industry delivered to your email.
Ditto Music Blog
Ditto is passionate about supporting independent musicians in any way possible. The Ditto Music Blog regularly updates with tips and advice to help musicians at all levels create sustainable careers. It focuses on marketing, promotion, and technology.
The Unsigned Guide
The unsigned guide contains valuable articles and info for up-and-coming bands and artists. You can read the blogs for free and get valuable tips and information. But you can also subscribe and view their extensive directory, which includes contact details for thousands of companies and industry figures, including labels, studios, managers, publishers, and more.
Pitchfork
Pitchfork, one of the world’s most popular independent music blogs, is updated daily with features, reviews, videos, and events. Pitchfork, more of a news blog than a music advice site, is where you can find the latest indie music happenings.
CMU Insights
The CMU insights blog contains expert articles covering all aspects of the music business. It is an excellent resource for aspiring musicians. CMU offers a variety of masterclasses, seminars, and conferences to help you gain a deeper understanding of the music industry.
The Music Entrepreneur
The music entrepreneur offers tips and advice to people looking to establish a long-term, profitable career in the music industry. This site contains articles for music industry professionals, including musicians, record label owners, and others. Topics range from marketing, promotional, instrumentation, and playing techniques.
Bob Baker’s The Buzz Factor
The Buzz Factor, written by musician, author, and former music mag editor Bob Baker, offers music marketing advice to musicians, bands, and songwriters. Bob’s blog is an excellent resource for musicians to learn how to connect with their audiences and get more exposure. It includes articles, videos, courses, and podcasts.
Ledger Note
Ledger Note has a wealth of information for musicians of all kinds. The topics range from mixing, mastering, and recording techniques to music theory, gear reviews, and beat production.
WeAreTheMusicMakers
Reddit’s We Are the Music Makers is not a blog, but it does have a lot of user-generated advice and content for musicians, performers, and singers from all genres. Browse the thread to see the most popular posts, or ask your question and receive helpful answers from amateur and expert music makers.