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As It Turns Out, People Aren’t Bored With Facebook [CHART]

Even as new social services like SnapChat and Whatsapp are rapidly gaining traction, users may not be as board with Facebook as media headlines might suggest.  It turns out that. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/04/2013 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Exclusive: Topspin To Test Amazon-Like “Fans Who Bought This Also Bought…” Feature

Topspin will soon begin testing a feature which uses purchase histories to recommend other artists that a fan might enjoy. The tests will insert  links to another artist's content at. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/03/2013 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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5 HootSuite Tips For Bands

Part 2 of 3 – Managing multiple social media accounts is a challenge. Here Ian Bevis, lead singer of Vancouver-based Bear Mountain and member of Top Less Gay Love Tekno. Continue reading

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You Don’t Need A Label, Manager Or Big Money To Make It But You Do Need A Real Team

By Michael Brandvold @michaelsb of Michael Brandvold Marketing. Ron Young the lead singer of Little Caesar posted this earlier this week and it hit me as a great inspirational post. Continue reading

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Cassette Subculture Continues Growth in 2013 With New Labels, Releases & Media Coverage

Beneath the surveillance of SoundScan and the Official Charts Company and beyond the grasp of those who know of avant-gardes only from schoolbooks and museum tours, the cassette subculture continues. Continue reading

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Reflections On SXSW 2013

The romantic notion of being spotted in a small bar, by someone with power in the industry, is bought to the forefront at SXSW. With each tiny piece of available. Continue reading

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Free Gig Trade Site WeWantShows Launches

D.I.Y. touring artists have a new tool to find, trade and book shows. We Want Shows, just launched and the listings are still a bit spars. But the simple, free. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/01/2013 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music

Topspin Offers 5 Direct To Fan Lessons From SXSW DIY Lessons For Musicians From A DIY Author 5 Reasons You Should Have Gone To Canadian Music Week Instead Of SXSW. Continue reading

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3 Cartoons Capture What It’s Like To Be A Music Fan In 2013

The unlimited playlist. Sharing the music you love. Everyone is a creator. Technology has certainly changed music, but not always in good ways, as these three cartoons from Drew at. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/29/2013 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Ali Spagnola Turns Drinking Game Into Musical Empire

Ali Spagnola took a drinking game called Power Hour and turned it into the basis for an album, concert and shot glass USB. Then she got sued by a trademark. Continue reading

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