Using Old-School Art Forms to Get New Exposure
If you think creating a splash in the digital age is all about making good use of new technologies, think again. Sometimes it's better to take an old, sometimes forgotten. Continue reading
Music Crowdfunding News: Kevin Wortis, Radio Crowdfund, Detour London, Protest The Hero
Music crowdfunding has clearly established itself as another form of financing for musicians leaving crowdfunding critics looking increasingly out of touch. Much has already happened in 2013 with Girlie Action's. Continue reading
The 3 Pillars Of Music Fan Engagement
In a previous post I talked about why it’s important that musicians interact with their fans. But how often should this be done? And for how long? Can managers, labels,. Continue reading
Finding The One Key Metric That Matters For Your Career As A Musician
From time to time concepts and approaches from the world of tech startups have relevance to indie and DIY musicians. Recently the concept of "One Key Metric" has been making. Continue reading
Seattle Secret Shows Create Special Events Where Musicians Get Paid
By Musician and Marketing Consultant Solveig Whittle (@shadesofsolveig). I recently attended an “intimate” Saturday night show with 100 other people in a secret location at a dance studio on the. Continue reading
Why Music Supervisors Don’t Listen To Your Music
By music branding and marketing specialist Andy Lykens. Get a paper and pen. Just do it, it’ll totally be worth it. I’m about to blow your mind. Quick – tell. Continue reading
Sonicbids Sold To Guggenheim’s Backstage
(UPDATED) Sonicbids, one of the first major players in the d.i.y. music space, has been sold to Backstage in a deal backed by Guggenheim Partners. Backstage, which specializes in casting,. Continue reading
The 3 Most Profitable DIY Revenue Streams, And Why Many Artists Succeed At Only One Of Them
Guest post by Jay Frank (@Repojay) for sidewinder.fm, a music and tech think tank. Independent artists can make more money than ever before. The walls of major label distribution have crumbled,. Continue reading
Made In 48: 2 Bands + 48 Hours = New Recorded Song & Music Video Available Online
Last week Well Hung Heart's Robin Davey and Greta Valenti launched the first episode of "Made in 48", a web tv series that brings their band together with another, in. Continue reading
A Look Inside ReverbNation: 2.5 Million Musicians
In a new video by ReverbNation reviewing it's 2012 accomplishments, which include a new HQ to house expanding staff, a site redesign and an expanded Promote It! tools, they shared. Continue reading
