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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

admin on 07/13/2010 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (5)
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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

admin on 07/12/2010 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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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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Don’t Forget The Power Of Offline Promotion

(UPDATED) This post comes courtesy of Brad at CD Baby and their D.I.Y. Musician blog. While maintaining a steady web presence is a vital part of any musician’s promotional arsenal,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/01/2010 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (4)
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PRS’ Will Page Weighs In On Too Much Debate

(UPDATE 2) In response to my recent essays on music choice, Will Page, Chief Economist at UK performing rights society PRS for Music, sent over this video from a few. Continue reading

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RouteNote Launches Cheaper Digital Distribution

Through August 31 of this year, UK based RouteNote is running a launch promotion for their Premium digital music distribution platform. Instead of paying a yearly fee and keeping 100% of revenues,. Continue reading

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Hypebot Assumes Stewardship Of MusicThinkTank.com

We're honored to share today that we've assumed the stewardship of the respected Music Think Tank web site.  We believe that the combined sites create the web’s most viewed independent. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/24/2010 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (4)
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Free Manual: How To Attract Brands To Your Music

International communication and branding agency Heartbeats International has released a manual for bands and artists on how to build a successful strategy to attract brands.  Jakob Lusensky, CEO & Founder of Heartbeats,. Continue reading

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