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New Topspin Platform Is Live. We’ve Got Details

Early this morning Topspin opened its new direct to fan platform to all artists along with some major platform updates.  With the new offering Topspin hopes to attract a broader. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/16/2011 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (7)
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Advance Look: A New Topspin Platform [VIDEO]

Topspin opens its direct to fan platform to the greater artistic community on Wednesday with the promise of a more straightforward interface and a number of upgrades.  This online promotional. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/15/2011 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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#SXSW – Topspin To Launch Open Platform, RCRD DEALS with Downtown’s RCRD LBL

During their first weekly webcast on Friday, Topspin CEO Ian Roger shared that the service would open to all artists next Wednesday along with some significant upgrades. On Thursday Topspin. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/14/2011 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)
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D.I.Y. Bootcamp: Sound Exchange [VIDEO]

EXCLUSIVE: The great folks over at Scion A/V have produced a series that provides a tour of tools that make a D.I.Y. music career work. Today, Shane German of SoundExchange,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/14/2011 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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ReverbNation Upgrades Facebook App

ReverbNation has upgraded its free Facebook app, My Band and renamed it Band Profile. The app competes with Facebook solutions from DamnThe Radio and Root Music. Like those apps, ReverbNation. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/11/2011 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Site Platform Bandzoogle Buys Competitor Sayvee

Musician website platform Bandzoogle has acquired Sayvee, a fellow Canadian start-up that branded itself as “Web Fuel For Artists”.  Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Sayvee hosted websites will. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/11/2011 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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D.I.Y. Bootcamp: Bandize Band Organizer

EXCLUSIVE: Scion A/V produced a series that provides a tour of tools that make a D.I.Y. music career work. Today Andy Miles demos Bandize which helps bands take control of. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/10/2011 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (3)
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Artists Must Get Fans Immersed In a Great Story

"People want to be immersed. They want to get involved in a story, to carve out a role for themselves, to make it their own. But how is the [artist]. Continue reading

admin on 03/09/2011 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)
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What It Really Means To Be A Working Musician

This post is by Jason Parker of One Working Musician. As the title of my blog suggests, I pride myself on being a working musician. This year marks my 10th. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/09/2011 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (24)
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Ian Kwon On Fanatic.fm’s Platform To Monetize Music By Connecting Artists With Brands & Charities

Volumes have been written on how to monetize music in the post-Napster age. Most recently, streaming music and selling direct to fans are touted as industry saviors. But Ian Kwon,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/08/2011 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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