TODAY: Facebook Makes Mandatory Shift To Timeline, But New Apps Can Help
(UPDATED) Today at 11 AM PT/2PM ET Facebook is making the mandatory conversion to Timeline for pages whether you like it or not. Some artists have already made the switch. Continue reading
FREE INVITES: Musician Friendly Blogging Platform StageBloc Enters Beta
StageBloc is a new blogging platform described by cofounder and CEO Tom Giles as being somewhere between Tumblr and WordPress. It offers hosted websites that are designed to be simple. Continue reading
Musician Isaac Simons Fansources Video Using Draw Something Game
Draw Something is the Pictionary-style mobile game that took OMGPOP from near failure to successful Zynga acquisition. Draw Something is also the game that msuician Isaac Simons used to fansource. Continue reading
FREE INVITES: Tracks.by Launches Facebook Music Sharing App
We covered Tracks.by late last year when it was focused on enabling an elite list of artists to share music with fans. Now they're gradually opening up use of their. Continue reading
FanFueled Attracts Major Music Clients To Their Social Ticketing And Fan Engagement Platform
FanFueled, the social ticketing and fan engagement platform, has developed quite a bit since we last covered them at Hypebot back in November. Between returning clients and new clients as. Continue reading
One Tweet Later, Deadmau5 Finds A Collaborator
Deadmau5 was working on some music and livestreaming the process along with some tweeting. It's a track based on the Ray Bradbury story The Veldt. A total stranger, Chris James. Continue reading
5 Ways To Market Music With Facebook Interest Lists
Among the many recent changes at Facebook was the introduction of Interest Lists. Though this may not be the strongest tool in your marketing arsenal, it does have some potential. Continue reading
How Indie Artists Can Get More Fans And Get Paid On New Artists.MTV
Last week MTV announced Artists.MTV, a web platform that allows both established and emerging musicians the opportunity to claim their profiles on MTV and monetize them with services provided primarily. Continue reading
Twitter Releases Official Guide For Musicians
Twitter recently shared a series of tips and suggestions for musicians using Twitter along with examples from such artists as Katy Perry, Selena Gomez, Gavin Rossdale, Tom Petty, St. Vincent,. Continue reading
Nimbit Adds Facebook Promo Tool, Spotlight Store
Last week direct-to-fan service Nimbit announced an upgrade of their platform including a new Facebook Promo Tool and Spotlight Store to respond to the introduction of Facebook's Timeline for band. Continue reading