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NewBandDaily Promises New Artist Discovery

NewBandDaily launches Monday with an email newsletter that delivers one new and up-and-coming music artist free to subscribers’ inboxes every weekday. NewBandDaily culls dozens of indie artists recommended by 17. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/23/2009 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (7)
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Daily DIY: How To Advance A Show

In the fourth of five excerpts from the book Reality Check – A Common Sense Guide to Breaking into the Music Industry, author Matthew Walt, a booking agent who has. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/23/2009 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Monday’s Music Brief: Edgar, Justice Dept, RIAA, YouTube, SXSW & More

HYPEBOT FEATURES: Bad Boy Bronfman: Too-Big Bonus And A Baby Justice Dept. Probes Live Nation Ticketmaster Deal Interview: Nancy Baym of Online Fandom (Part 1) NewBandDaily Promises New Artist Discovery. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/23/2009 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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REWIND: Music’s Week In Review – SXSW, SpiralFrog, YouTube & More

Though attendance was down 10% or so, half the music industry seemed to be at SXSW. But that didn't keep the other half from making news. From SXSW: The Mark. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/21/2009 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Daily DIY: To Tour Or Not To Tour?

In our third of five excerpts from the new book Reality Check – A Common Sense Guide to Breaking into the Music Industry, author Matthew Walt, a booking agent who. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/20/2009 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (3)
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ArtistData Upgrades Artist Info Publishing Platform

Keeping your news and tours dates current across multiple sites and social networking pages can be time consuming drudgery. ArtistData  has been working to create a solution and recently the. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/19/2009 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (4)
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Daily DIY: Create A Business Plan

In our second of five excerpts from the new book Reality Check – A Common Sense Guide to Breaking into the Music Industry, author Matthew Walt, a booking agent who. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/19/2009 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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ReverbNation Sponsors Free Indie Promo E-Book

Online music marketing platform ReverbNation is sponsoring the release of a free, 44-page abridged e-book version of The Indie Band Survival Guide aimed at helping musicians use the online tools. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/18/2009 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Daily DIY – So You Want To Be In A Band?

For the next 5 days The Daily DIY will feature excerpts from the wonderful new book Reality Check – A Common Sense Guide to Breaking into the Music Industry. Author. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/18/2009 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Topspin Upgrades Direct To Fan Platform

Topspin is finally exiting beta this week at SXSW with the commercial release of its direct to fan music marketing software. The Topspin platform helps artists generate direct-to-fan demand using. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/16/2009 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (3)
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