Sofar Sounds: Growing A House Party Network [Updated]
House parties take different forms but all tend to exist as alternative venues for specific subcultures to gather. Sofar Sounds is gathering those who wish to enjoy music in a. Continue reading
Case Study: Musician Crowdfunds His First T-shirt Using Teespring
Creators Freedom Project has a nicely focused case study of a crowdfunding project they did with musician friend Keith Medley. Together they created and funded a t-shirt with no up-front. Continue reading
5 Music Business Tips From Female Entrepreneurs
After appearing as the only woman in "30 Pieces of Advice From Music Industry Entrepreneurs," Ariel Hyatt decided to forefront women in the industry with "51 Female Music Entrepreneurs Share. Continue reading
Music Nonprofits: Bitcoin 100 Wants To Give You A Donation
Nonprofits are always looking for donations but Bitcoin 100 says they've encountered some difficulties giving money away. The peculiar standing of Bitcoin has caused some nonprofits to hesitate but, if. Continue reading
Music Crowdfunding Tips from #IndiegogoToronto
I don't typically use hashtags in titles but I experienced yesterday's Indiegogo event in Toronto via Twitter so it seems appropriate. I didn't actually expect to do a post on. Continue reading
6 Tips For Musicians Seeking Local Press Coverage
One of the best ways for musicians to get press coverage, particularly in the early years of one's career, is to go local. Local media in most areas is a. Continue reading
Universal Music Canada Links With PledgeMusic For Direct-to-Fan Campaigns
This week Universal Music Canada (UMC) announced that they are using PledgeMusic's unique direct-to-fan platform for their artists. Dubbed a partnership, it's a bit different than the wide range of. Continue reading
Musician Uses Crowdfunding To Buy Back Music From Former Label
Canadian musician Amanda Zelina, known by her stagename The Coppertone, is using crowdfunding to buy back rights to her music from her former record label. Titling the campaign "Help Free. Continue reading
How To Create A Successful Kickstarter Campaign
With the success of Amanda Palmer on Kickstarter, the platform has gotten a lot of buzz and exposure lately. However, creating a campaign on Kickstarter and getting it successfully funded. Continue reading
Musician’s Arsenal: Killer Apps, Tools and Sites – GigFunder
Fan funding has become a part of many DIY musicians’ strategies. There are various fan funding companies like Kickstarter and PledgeMusic. On Music Think Tank, Ariel Hyatt features fan funding. Continue reading
