It Takes A Fanbase: Amanda Palmer’s Tips For Kickstarter Success
Amanda Palmer continues to raise the bar at Kickstarter after breaking the record for crowdfunding music. Palmer’s always been open about how she does things, it’s part of her approach. Continue reading
Google Opens Free Hangouts On Air To All [VIDEO]
This morning Google flipped the switch on a major expansion of Google Hangouts that makes possible new opportunities for artists to interact directly with fans. Now anyone can now stream. Continue reading
Musicians: Test New Equipment & Get Paid $250
Just got this email and wanted to pass it along to Hypebot readers: Survey Center Focus, a market research company based in Chicago, is currently doing research with musicians about. Continue reading
Getting It Done: This Week In D.I.Y.
GETTING IT DONE Sign Up Now For Our Next Free Webinar: How To Use ReverbNation To Promote Your Music Amanda Palmer Raises $489,620 In 4 Days, Shatters Kickstarter Music Record. Continue reading
How To Offer Free Music Downloads And Press Kits Via Dropbox & WordPress
Musicians often need to provide free music downloads for press purposes or to spread the word to fans. Recently Dropbox unveiled a feature that allows you to share with a. Continue reading
Creative Allies Launches Free Facebook App That Creates Design Contests For Musicians
Creative Allies is a free web-based service that facilitiates art contests for bands, films and festivals. A couple of years back Skyline Music used them to crowdsource a logo and. Continue reading
Amanda Palmer Raises $591,665 With 23 Days Left, Shatters Kickstarter Music Record
UPDATE 3: 10,908 backers have helped Amanda Palmer raise $591,665 on Kickstarter with 23 days left to go in her campaign. Amanda Palmer has used the power of her fanbase. Continue reading
Songtrust Uncovers $2K For D.I.Y. Songwriter
No matter how diligent you are, as a d.i.y. artist some things are going to fall through the cracks. Others seem nearly impossible. After all, it's only been a couple. Continue reading
Case Study: Vinyl Thief Builds Fanbase With Free Music, Web Marketing & Live Shows
Vinyl Thief is an indie rock band based in Nashville. After releasing an EP that sparked only a limited response, they decided to add marketer Wes Davenport to their team.. Continue reading
Music On Kickstarter By The Numbers [Stats]
Over the last 3 years Music has become the second most popular fan funded category on Kickstarter, with $38 million donated. [Film/video leads with $60 million] 7,545 music projects have. Continue reading
