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Numubu: Social Networking For Musicians And The Music Industry

Numubu, a social networking site for musicians and music industry professionals, is out of beta and offering $25,000, 5 iPads and more as prizes to entice signing on. The company. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/15/2010 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (3)
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TuneCore Launches Several Upgrades

Digital music distributor TuneCore has made several improvements to their service that will enable artists' music to go live more quickly at digital retail, be categorized more accurately and show. Continue reading

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ReverbNation Improves Their Facebook App

ReverbNation has made improvements to their Facebook app "My Band."  The additions include a more attractive layout and design, free custom header banner, fan-exclusive downloads, tour map with show schedule. Continue reading

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Bandcamp To Switch From Free To Paid Service

(UPDATED) After several years of offering free services, music marketing and sales platform Bandcamp announced today that it will be switching to a paid platform in early August. Bandcamp will . Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/14/2010 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (38)
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Amanda Palmer: “Toward A Patronage Society”

The ever-intriguing Amanda Palmer has a really great talk that she gave at Harvard's Drama Center.  In it, she relates he career as a street performer to where the music industry. Continue reading

admin on 07/13/2010 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (7)
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IOUmusic: New Artist Crowdfunding App Launches

How Does It Compare To Other Fan Funding Sites? IOUmusic, in a similar vein as other grassroots, crowdfunding applications such as Kickstarter and RocketHub, is a new donation website that's. Continue reading

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Pomplamoose: How To Quit Your Job, Rarely Play Live, Never Tour, And Still Sell Music

"That regular engagement of the fan base is super important." Jack Conte of the indie pop duo Pomplamoose joined Kevin Breuner on CD Baby's DIY Musician Podcast  to discuss how. Continue reading

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YouPhonics: Jam With Anyone, From Anywhere

This month, YouPhonics will help you jam with anyone, anywhere, at any time; from your old bandmates to your favorite artists.  No longer will you need to live near their. Continue reading

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Sonicbids Continues Evolution With No Cost Gig Listings Courtesy Of Musician’s Friend

(UPDATED) Sonicbids has added no cost gig opportunities for its members courtesy of a new partnership with catalog and online music gear retailer Musician's Friend. The listings will be introduced. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/06/2010 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (5)
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Merchluv: Any Act Can Profit From Innovative Merch

Musicians no longer need huge followings to be able to offer and profit from innovative merchandise. Merchluv.com connects designers of craft, fashion, accessories and fine art with bands and fans. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/06/2010 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (7)
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