Indie Music

Releasing New Music: Working With (Or Around) World Release Day

 Benji Rogers, President of Pledge Music, recently gave an interview exploring best practices for indie artists releasing new music on or around the newly mandated World Release Day. 

Guest Post on 03/31/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music

Seven Tips To Getting Sponsors For Your Band Building A Fanbase Using YouTube Cards Vinyl Delivery Services: Back to Basics in a Digital World ReverbNation Partners With SESAC, Announces CONNECT. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/28/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Rdio Adds 20 Curated Record Label Stations

In an increasingly competitive sector, music streamers are looking for new ways to attract and keep users. It will be interesting to see if Rdio's new 20+ stations curated by. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/27/2015 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The Orchard Acquires RoyaltyShare, Invests In Korrect To Offer Music Royalty Processing

Sony owned The Orchard is extending its label services with the acquisition of RoyaltyShare and a strategic investment in Korrect. Details of the deals were not disclosed, but RoyaltySare had. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/25/2015 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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iTunes Adds Indie Genre Page To iTunes Store

iTunes has been actively making changes to it's US store for quite some time. After catching heat for seemingly catering to major labels, one of the iTunes store's additions is an. Continue reading

Nia R Jones on 03/25/2015 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (3)
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Email Autoresponders For Musicians: How To Get Fans Engaged Right Away

Just about anyone who has music available is using the song-for-email strategy. If you’re not on board, basically you trade music in exchange for an email address. It’s a great way. Continue reading

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Crowdfunder Musicraiser Expands To London, NYC

Musicraiser, an online community where musicians engage directly with their fans to offer them exclusive rewards in return for helping fund their activities and projects is expanding their reach.

Nia R Jones on 03/23/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music

Dear SXSW Band, You're Screwing Up Your Career With Your Profile How To Pretend You're At SXSW 2015 – 7 Tricks & Tips How Smart Musicians Are Selling More Albums. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/21/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How To Thrive In A Post-Download Era With Superfans

Have you read the news recently? Download sales are declining. Think about it, when was the last time you bought a download from iTunes?

Guest Post on 03/20/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)
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An Alternative PR Strategy For Bands

"Many new, undiscovered bands quite rightly wonder why they remain unknown while other, equally shit bands are showered in praise and press coverage. The answer, of course, is PR."

Guest Post on 03/19/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (3)
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