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Probably The Best Collaborative Music Video Ever

Watch and learn a bit about creative fan engagement. This music video for the song “Hibi no Neiro (Tone of Everyday)” by the Japanese band Sour is a selection of. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/07/2009 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Help Improve Our List Of Artists Who “Made It” Without Major Label Support

Two weeks ago I asked Hypebot readers to help me prove that all this music 2.0 marketing mumbo jumbo actually works.  Stories about Trent Reznor, Radiohead and Jill Sobule who. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/06/2009 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (36)
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Berklee’s Mike King On Modern Music Marketing

Berklee College of Music instructor Mike King gives a strong overview a modern integrated music marketing campaign. (via IndieHipHop.net)

Bruce Houghton on 07/06/2009 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (5)
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Drake Redefines D.I.Y. Success With 300K iTunes Downloads In Just Two Weeks

This just in from digital distributor TuneCore: According to the iTunes Store's trending data, Hip hop artist Drake has logged the two highest selling weeks ever for a DIY artist,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/02/2009 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (7)
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Lime Wire Adds CD Baby’s 240K Indie Artists

   Lime Wire is adding CD Baby's catalog of 240,000 independent artists to its digital the LimeWire Store. The CD Baby catalog includes topsellers from Regina Spektor, Gary Jules, Joe. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/02/2009 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Pandora Forces $29.95 Payments From Indie Bands

(UPDATED) Until recently, Pandora accepted music from indie artists at no cost in almost any form including home burned CD-R's. But now, in part because of a deal to display. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/30/2009 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (46)
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VOTE: What Do You Think Of The New Pandora Requirements For Indie Bands?

Online Surveys & Market Research More: Pandora Forces $29.95 Payments From Indie Bands

Bruce Houghton on 06/30/2009 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Monday’s Music Brief: Trendrr Pro, MJ Fever, Apple Sued, Tunecore, Canada & More

Friday is a holiday in the US, but I'll be covering the news as it breaks all week and adding the usual commentary.  And on Thursday we'll continue a Hypebot. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/29/2009 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Video Interview: Amanda Palmer On Making $19K In 10 Hours On Twitter

Amanda Palmer: Friday Night Freaks. Just in case you missed the story of Amanda Palmer earning $19K in 10 hours via Twitter, here she explains how it all came together.. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/26/2009 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (6)
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Success Begins In The Niche

niche a specialized market;  a place, employment, status, or activity for which a person or thing is best fitted;   a habitat supplying the factors necessary for the existence of an. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/25/2009 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (3)
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