In a unique new funding strategy, the group The Red Paintings is sending clues to their fans via disposable cameras, sold through the band’s PledgeMusic store, and each containing a clue to unlock special content for fans. _________________________ Guest post from PledgeMusic In the early spring of 2016, Trash McSweeney…
Category archives: D.I.Y.
Why, How And When Artists Should Use Instagram Live
With social media platforms constantly updating and releasing new features it can be hard, particularly if you’re a busy independent artist, to keep up. Here we walk through the best practices to employ on Instagram Live in order to engage your fan base in the most effective way possible. __________________________…
Indie Band The Wild Reeds Robbed During Video Shoot, Turn It Into A Positive – #indiePROUD
Being ready for any opportunity and turning lemons into lemonade are at the core of the indie diy music ethos. So kudos to The Wild Reeds who turned a smash and grab robbery into a cornerstone of their new video and, as proven by the fact that we’re posting this,…
3 Music Theory Tips That Will Improve Your Mix
Mixing engineers can work wonders, but if you want your song to really sound incredible, you need to start with the song and the arrangement. Learn simple tweaks you can make to your arrangements to create a huge sound.
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
We have all sorts of tips for the independent, self-starter musician this week, including advice on how to best use Instagram Live, how you can improve your mix, some things to keep in mind when picking a cover song, and much, much more. Calculate Your Spotify Payments With This FREE…
Unsigned Bands Should Stop Wasting Money On Radio Promotion And Use These Alternatives
Although is has long been a practice in the music industry, this article explains why it is a poor investment of time and resources for independent artists to go after radio plugs, and instead offers several more effective solutions for promoting one’s music. __________________________ In this recent post to MusicThinkTank,…
How Music Festivals Are Changing [Interview w/Evan Harrison of Huka Entertainment]
In this interview, Rick Goetz speaks with Evan Harrison, the CEO of destination-site festival producing company Huka Entertainment, discusses how digital music has altered the industry and how life experiences are reshaping the relationship between artists and their fans in the music business. ____________________________ Guest post by Rick Goetz of…
Artists Are Humans And Mental Health Care Is A Human Right
Here Katie Alice Greer unpacks the complexities surrounding mental healthcare, recounting her own struggles with mental illness and the need for artists to have an accessible, well developed mental healthcare system. _________________________ Guest post by Katie Alice Greer for CASH Music I am pretty good at talking to myself. This…
The Trial That Will Determine Songwriters’ Income Over The Next 5 Years
Big news in the world of mechanical royalties, the Copyright Royalty Board is opening up hearings to set a new mechanical royalty rate. The board will hear from both music creators and users as it makes a determination which will be in effect for the next five years. _______________________ Guest…
A2IM’s Libera Indie Music Awards Announces 2017 Lineup
The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) 2017 Libera Awards celebrating indie music has announced its 2017 performance lineup. _____________________________ The performers for this year’s A2IM Libera Awards include Independent Icon Award honoree Nick Lowe (Yep Roc), Lifetime Achievement Award winner Ani DiFranco (Righteous Babe), Talib Kweli (Javotti Media), Twin…