BLANK TAPES READER & MUSICIAN SURVEY
Thank you for being part of the Blank Tapes community! Since launching in September 2024, we've been working to shine a light on North Carolina's incredible music scenes. This survey will help us understand what's working, what isn't, and where we should focus our energy as we grow.
Who You Are
We'd love to know more about you so we can better serve our greater community!
How do you primarily engage with Blank Tapes? (Check all that apply)
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I'm a reader/fan
I'm a musician/artist
I'm a venue owner/promoter
I work in the NC music industry (management, booking, etc.)
Other
Where are you located?
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Triangle (Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill)
Charlotte metro
Triad (Greensboro/Winston-Salem/High Point)
Asheville/Western NC
Wilmington/Coastal NC
Outside North Carolina
Other
How did you first discover Blank Tapes?
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Social media
Word of mouth
Artists featured on our site
Search engine
Local music venue/event
Email newsletters (Indy Week, Super Empty., Triangle ArtWorks, etc.)
Other
How often do you visit or engage with Blank Tapes?
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Multiple times per week
About once a week
A few times a month
Once a month or less
This is my first time engaging
Which types of articles do you read/like most? (Check all that apply)
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Artist interviews
Album/EP reviews
Concert/event coverage
Playlists/music recommendations (New Music NC)
Opinion pieces/essays
I don't know
Which music scenes or genres would you like to see MORE coverage of? (Check all that apply)
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Hip-hop/rap
Rock/indie
Punk/hardcore
Metal
Electronic/experimental
Folk/Americana
R&B/soul
Jazz
Pop
Country
Other
Honest Feedback
Don't be afraid to be blunt or critical!
What do you value MOST about Blank Tapes' coverage?
What could Blank Tapes improve or do differently?
How would you rate the writing quality in our articles?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Needs improvement
Haven't read enough to say
How would you rate the frequency of our content (currently ~2 pieces per week)?
Too frequent
Just right
Not frequent enough
No opinion
Do you feel Blank Tapes represents the diversity of North Carolina's music scene?
Yes, very well
Somewhat
Not really
I'm not sure yet
If you answered "Somewhat" or "Not really" above, what's missing?
Future Directions
We're exploring several new ideas and would love to know your thoughts!
How interested would you be in supporting Blank Tapes through Patreon?
Very interested—I'd likely subscribe
Somewhat interested—depends on price/perks
Not interested
I can't afford another subscription
Need more information
Which perks would encourage you to subscribe?
Early access to merch drops and compilations
Discounts or VIP access to Blank Tapes community shows
Weekly/biweekly livestreams featuring new NC music
Monthly/bimonthly "fireside chat" sessions with artists
Recurring concert ticket giveaways
Would you watch weekly bite-sized videos that highlight the newest music from NC artists?
Yes, I'd watch regularly
Every once in a while
I wouldn't watch that
I don't care about social media
How interested are you in longer, more comprehensive artist profiles and interviews, compared to our current Q&A format?
This is what I've wanted all along
Depends on the artists
I prefer the Q&A format
No opinion
How interested are you in more consistent concert reviews and photo coverage of live shows across NC?
Very interested
Somewhat interested
Not really interested
No opinion
Would you like if Blank Tapes did more frequent and detailed reviews of new music from NC artists?
Yes please!
Eh, I guess
That's not for me
No opinion
Which of the following would you most like to see prioritized by our team?
Bite-sized video content
In-depth feature interviews
Expanded concert coverage
More album reviews
All are equally important
None of these interest me
Is there anything else you'd like us to know? Ideas, concerns, or dreams for what Blank Tapes could become?
Would you like to stay updated on survey results and new initiatives?
Yes, I'll provide my email below
No thanks
Email
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For Musicians/Artists Only
Skip this section if you only read/visit Blank Tapes
Have you or your band been featured by Blank Tapes (interviews or New Music NC)?
Yes
No, but I'd like to be
No, and I'm not interested
If you have been featured, how was your experience?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
If you haven't been featured but want to be, what's your artist/band name?
What would make Blank Tapes MORE valuable to you as an artist?
How do you currently use Blank Tapes content? (Check all that apply)
Share coverage of my own music
Discover other NC artists to collaborate with
Find shows/venues to play
Stay informed about the local scene
I don't currently use it
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