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10 Uncovered Ways to Promote Indie Music Online

Being an indie musician means waging a constant war for survival. At the times of R.E.M., it was a real nightmare to self-produce and self-promote indie music, as artists didn't. Continue reading

Guest Post on 06/24/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 12-hour clock, Bad Blood (Bastille song), Bastille, Beirut, Do it yourself, Facebook, independent music, music video, record label, YouTube

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7 Music Myths New Bands Should Avoid

There are many myths out there on how to "Make It" in the music business. In today's article we debunk some of those myths on MusicThinkTank.com

Matt Gibson on 06/24/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Apple Inc., Compact disc, IPhone, iTunes, music industry, Pandora, Spotify, Streaming media, Taylor Swift, YouTube

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Step By Step Guide To Verifying Your Official Social Media Profiles

A good start to protecting your name and brand is to authenticate and verify your social media profiles online. Some sites have to grace you with verification (Twitter, Instagram) while. Continue reading

Guest Post on 06/23/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Blog, Facebook, Google, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Snapchat, social media, Twitter, YouTube

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Your YouTube Channel Checklist

If you have a YouTube channel (and if you don't you really should create one right now) you can optimize it by utilizing its features to the fullest. Here's an excerpt from. Continue reading

Guest Post on 06/22/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Apple, The Indies And The Rise Of The Digital Monopsony

While Apple yesterday reversed course after much of the independent label community came out in public opposition to 3 month free Music trials that would not involve any royalty payments, questions remain about Apple’s. Continue reading

Guest Post on 06/22/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: American Association of Independent Music, Andy Heath (music executive), App Store (iOS), Apple Inc., Independent record label, iTunes, record label, Spotify, United States, YouTube

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5 Reasons Why You Didn’t Reach Your Crowdfunding Goal

It can be incredibly disheartening and even soul crushing to run a crowdfunding campaign that fails. Just because your campaign failed, however, it doesn't mean you're a terrible artist –. Continue reading

Guest Post on 06/22/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: (I Just) Died in Your Arms, Apple Inc., Compact disc, Extended play, iTunes, Music download, music industry, Spotify, Streaming media, YouTube

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GETTING IT DONE: The Week In D.I.Y and Indie Music

The importance of going direct to fan in a streaming music world, overcoming your career fears and Facebook ad testing were each among the indie diy news and advice we. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/20/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Artist, direct to fan, Drake (entertainer), E-commerce, iTunes, music industry, Pharrell Williams, PledgeMusic, YouTube

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MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Festival Gadgets, Selling Merch and More

This week, we explored the challenges of independent music. From festival worthy gadgets to selling merch after the show, we got you covered this week on MusicThinkTank.com.

Matt Gibson on 06/20/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Association of Independent Music, AOL Instant Messenger, Apple Inc., Association of Independent Music, Beggars Group, independent music, Independent record label, iTunes, music industry, United Kingdom

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Get More Bang For Your Facebook Ad Buck With A/B Testing

Facebook ads have made it relatively cheap and easy for small and medium-sized businesses to get their ads in front of thousands of people. Not just any people, either—the target. Continue reading

Guest Post on 06/19/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: A/B testing, AdEspresso, Advertising campaign, Beats Electronics, Call to action (marketing), Facebook, Google, Landing page, Target audience, YouTube

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How to Get Past the Beginner Musician’s Plateau: The Top Down/Bottom Up Approach

The top down/bottom up method is an overall approach for indie musicians trying to get past the beginner's plateau. The title refers to making your own luck until real luck. Continue reading

Guest Post on 06/19/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

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