Over the next two weeks on Hypebot I'll be exploring at least five of the top web sites that are helping indie and d.i.y. musicians gather fans, communicate with them and monetize their relationships.
Sonicbids, OurStage, TopSpin, Nimbit and ReverbNation each have their own approach to the challenges facing artists competing in the new music marketplace. We'll be taking a careful and occasionally critical look at each including new exclusive interviews with executives from all five companies.
We'll also be soliciting and publishing reader feedback. First question: What other popular artist empowering sites and services do you think we should feature in addition to the five above?
