PledgeMusic is expanding its executive team under the leadership of new CEO Dominic Pandiscia. At time when some players in the D2F and artist services sector or scaling back or shutting down altogether, PledgeMusic and its recently acquired Noisetrade and Set.fm are on a collective roll. _________________________________________________ PledgeMusic has named…
Category archives: D.I.Y.
Making Live Video Part Of Your Music Promotion
Far from being just another flash in the pan music tech fad, it seems live video, be it Periscope or Facebook is not only here to stay, but has also become a key part of an artist’s self-promotion arsenal in today’s music industry. _______________________________ Guest Post by Leticia Trandafir on…
New Facebook Video Features: Suggested/Dedicated Video, Saved Bookmarks
Facebook recently announced that it plans to roll out several upgrades to their video platform including suggested videos, saved videos, and shareable lists, which could have far reaching implications for both video creators and consumers. _______________________ Guest Post from Quarterlab This week Facebook announced several updates to their video platform…
6 Things Every Musician Must To Do Before Summer’s Over
As summer’s rapid march continues on, artist’s must not only start planning for the fall and winter gigging season, but also take care of unfinished summer business. Here we look at 6 different things every should do before summer’s inevitable end. _______________________ Guest Post by Jesse Sterling Harrison on the…
A Day In The Life Of A Full-Time Musician
While the life of full-time musician is unlikely to be the same from day to day, there are certain consistencies and things an artist can expect to do/encounter on a regular basis. Here we look at a day in the life of a full time artist from a more administrative…
FREE WEBINAR TUES. – Pop, Country, Dance, Hip-Hop Fans Examined
Learn topline results from the new study "Music Genres: How Different Fans Consume Music” tomorrow, August 2, from 2-3 PM EST. LOOP (Lots of Online People), the power behind the new Music Biz Consumer Insights, will present data to support: Hip-Hop and Dance fans exhibit the most next generation digital…
How To Get YouTube To Help Promote Your Videos
This how-to piece from Quaterlab advises DIY artists on how they can get YouTube to promote their videos. Here they explain the popular video sharing platform’s layout and the best strategies to employ in order to get your video featured. ____________________________________ Guest Post from Quaterlab One of the most effective…
Are Your Ready To Be Your Own Record Label?
This piece outlines what services a record label should provide for an artist, what an artist should do in order to attract a record label’s attention, and why they might be better starting out without a label at all. _________________________________ Guest Post by Chris Robley on CD Baby’s DIY Musician…
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. And Indie Music
Our advice for DIY and indie artists this week ranges from tips how you can stop unnecessarily overspending on gear, to ways you can make a great looking music video on a low budget, to ideas for expanding your subscriber base on YouTube. 3 Things You Should Know About The…
Projecting Trends: Augmented Reality, Advertising, and Music
As part of a ‘Projecting Trends’ series, this article examines the impact of Pokémon Go and Snapchat as they move toward making augmented reality increasingly mainstream, and the broader effect this will have on the music industry as a result. __________________________________ Guest Post by Bas Grasmayer on Synchblog Our new…