While being a do-it-yourself independent musician is certainly possible in this day and age, there are certain tools that make it significantly easier. Here we look at six such tools that can help artists with their marketing/managing. __________________________ Guest Post by W. Tyler Allen on the TuneCore Blog Being a…
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The Music Industry’s Complex Relationship With YouTube Explained In Just 50 Words
“According to those who oppose the service, YouTube is slowly killing the music industry, one tiny cut at a time. It is anti-artist and anti-copyright, they claim. Meanwhile, every major artist has a channel on YouTube and wouldn’t dream of releasing a new record without YouTube involved in its launch.”…
Twitter Expands Verified Accounts, Simplifies The Application Process GET YOURS NOW!
Once reserved only for A list celebrities, Twitter is expanding it verified accounts program to more users, and simplified the application process to get one. The blue verified badge on Twitter lets people know that an account of public interest is authentic. _______________________________________________________ Once only available to top musicians and…
Kim Kardashian Uses Snapchat To Discredit Taylor Swift, She Responds On Instagram [VIDEO]
The ongoing war of words between Taylor Swift, Kim Karsashian and her husband Kayne West would usually not be worth paying attention to. But it unfolded entirely on two fairly new social platforms, leaving traditional media mere observers, and allowing each side to make their argument to fans without any…
4 Ways to Engage Your Followers on Snapchat
Learn how to use Snapchat before the platform becomes too noisy.
Getting Low Turnout At Your Shows? Here’s What To Do
It’s not uncommon for artists to hit something of a wall when growing their fanbase, with the result that attendance at shows may begin to slip. Here we look at several different factors which can contribute to this slump, and what artists can do to turn it around. _______________________ Guest…
Facebook Ads: 6 Ways They Can Work For Performing Artists
In this article for musicians and independent artists, Dave Ruch explores what artists can accomplish through the use of Facebook advertising, and why such ads can often be a worthy (and sometimes minimal) investment. ____________________________________ Guest Post by Dave Ruch, Originally posted on the Educate and Entertain Blog There’s no…
Facebook vs.Twitter: Promoting Your Music Online
Here we look at why, as in independent musician, Twitter can often be a better starting place than Facebook when it comes to DIY online promotion, owing to its easy accessibility and, unlike Facebook, a notable lack of paywalls. ___________________________ Guest Post by Daniel Hartnett on CD Baby’s DIY Musician…
Slipknot’s Corey Taylor Slaps Phone From Fan’s Hand At Concert [VIDEO]
Fans engrossed in using their smartphones to share a show present a dilemma for musicians. They want fans to spread the word, but expect them to experience the performance and not distract those around them. Artists from Adelle to the Lumineers and now Slipknot have found their own solutions. _________________________________________________…
Crowdmix Goes Belly Up – Music Social Network Raised $20 Million But Never Left Beta [Mark Mulligan]
Much ballyhooed music social network Crowdmix has entered Administration, the UK version of bankruptcy. The unlaunched startup claimed that it would revolutionize music marketing, but industry consultant Mark Mulligan says Crowdmix was likely always doomed to failure and looks at why. ________________________________________ By Mark Mulligan of MiDIA Crowdmix was one…