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Gang Of Four To Fan Fund Album Via Pledge Music

The recent rise, fall and rise again of Sellaband has left many supporters of the fan funding concept a bit edgy.  But that hasn't stopped veteran UK rockers Gang Of. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/06/2010 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Jill Sobule & John Doe Sell Recording Studio Tickets To Help Fund Project

Jill Sobule was an early proponent of music 2.0. She was among the first to fan fund an album and has always used social media well.  To help fund a. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/02/2010 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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6 Rules To Make A Band Website That Rocks

GUEST POST: As the founder of music website generator and marketing platform Bandzoogle, Chris Vinson is no stranger to artist web sites. In the 90's, after his own band broke. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/30/2010 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (23)
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Immitter: New Music Discovery Pandora Style

(Updated) An elevator pitch for Immitter.com might be: "Pandora-style discovery of great new indie and d.i.y. music". Debuting alongside 65 other startups at yesterday's VentureBeat Spring DEMO event, Immitter's founders. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/23/2010 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (7)
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ReverbNation Expands Music Distribution Service

EXCLUSIVE -  ReverbNation launched an expanded digital music distribution platform this morning and the company's co-founder and COO Jed Carlson shared the details with Hypebot. HYPBOT:  I'm sure it was. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/19/2010 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (7)
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Modern Music Marketing Basics

This guest post by Dave Kusek is an excerpt from the online lessons developed for The Music Power Network. MPN is an online resource and self-directed learning opportunity for d.i.y.. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/17/2010 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (6)
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eMusic Adds Sub Pop

In a move that should bring a smile to the faces of eMusic's indie loving subscribers, Sub Pop has added its catalog to the download site.  Yes, eMusic members can. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/16/2010 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Interview: Zach Zalon On Hello Music’s Opportunity Engine For D.I.Y. Musicians

Hello Music recently grabbed headlines when it received $4 million from KVG Partners. But what's unique about Hello is its business model. Created as an "opportunity engine" for d.i.y musicians, Hello takes no. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/16/2010 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Georgia Wonder Begins Recording Project Inside Nevada Music Store

Several months ago, UK indie artists Georgia Wonder got permission to record their next CD inside Portsmouth, U.K. music instrument store Nevada Music. But more than a publicity stunt that. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/15/2010 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Motel 6 Extends Free Rooms Contest

Motel 6 and music publishers Primary Wave are continuing their "Rock Yourself To Sleep" campaign. which supports touring bands with free lodging while they are on the road. Four of. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/15/2010 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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