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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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Fanzy Raises $550,000 Seed Round For Free Facebook Fan Loyalty App

(UPDATED) Facebook social loyalty app Fanzy announced the completion of a $550,000 seed financing round with investments from Kima Ventures (Rapportive, Sparrow), Start Capital (State.com, Senzari) and OREFA, the investment. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/29/2013 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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