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Two Views Of Topspin: ‘It Works’ vs. ‘Disillusioned’

As more artists and marketers use the Topspin direct-to-fan platform and the company nears a March expansion to include a self-service platform, several views of its design and functionality are. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/24/2011 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (14)
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6 Critical Insights Into Music Business Success

This post is by Hypebot intern Hisham Dahud. His Twitter: @HishamDahud. This past Tuesday, San Francisco State University's Music and Recording Industry Program held a professional's panel consisting of prominent Bay Area music. Continue reading

admin on 02/24/2011 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)
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D.I.Y. Music Bootcamp: Better Than The Van [VIDEO]

EXCLUSIVE: Scion A/V produced a video series that provides a virtual tour of the new music industry and  the sites and tools that make it work. Hypebot will feature one. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/24/2011 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Scion A/V Video Series: Bandcamp’s Ethan Diamond

EXCLUSIVE: Scion A/V has produced a series of videos that together provide a virtual tour of the new music industry and the tools that make it work for both artists. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/23/2011 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Earning Cash From Cover Songs

On Music Think Tank, Alex Holz lists several reasons for artists to play cover songs in his recent post. He compares cover songs to meeting new people via a mutual. Continue reading

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Viral Video Attempt May Get Singer 20 Years in Jail

Next time you're thinking about creating a viral video for YouTube, avoid trying anything that resembles this. One singer performed child-themed music for a classroom of first graders, filmed it,. Continue reading

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Topspin To Open Direct-To-Fan Platform To All

(UPDATED) Topspin CEO Ian Rogers used the New Music Seminar, to announce that their direct to fan platform will open to all musicians in March. While used by hundreds of. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/17/2011 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (9)
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Sonicbids & Songtrust Partner For D.I.Y Publishing

Later today Sonicbds further expands its artist services offering with the addition of a new  Songtrust app within each artist's account. The app will help members manage their music publishing. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/14/2011 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (7)
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Fanatic.fm Connects Bands With Brands For Charity

How to monetize music is the biggest challenge of the post-Napster music industry.  At Midem 2010, Ian K. introduced himself with an exciting concept that's a four-way win for artists,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/14/2011 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (7)
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PayPal Goes Live With Micropayments: Sell Digital Tracks Direct & Keep More $’s

An inability to profitably process small transactions has been a major impediment to growth in direct to fan digital music sales. A 99 cent track on iTunes nets an artist. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/11/2011 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (10)
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