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How to Sell Out More Shows at Independent Venues

Booking the gig is only half the journey… next you have to get people to the gig. Here are some tips that will help fill venues big and small…..

Alana Bonilla on 04/25/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Luminate adds Street Pulse data to improve Billboard Indie Album chart

A coalition of independent recorded music business retail and trade groups have partnered with data providers Luminate and Street Pulse to improve the physical sales data that drives Billboard’s indie charts…..

Bruce Houghton on 04/25/2024 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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One month left to register a .MUSIC domain free and protect your brand

All musicians, songwriters, individuals, and companies involved in music should protect their digital footprint by registering a .MUSIC domain. Between now and May 24th, up to 1 million domains can be registered for free…..

Bruce Houghton on 04/25/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Leveraging Community-Building Strategies to Cultivate Dedicated Music Audiences

Long before anyone had uttered the term “superfan,” smart musicians and their teams understood that a key to sustainable success was building community. Here, we look at how to identify, grow, engage, and service a fan community…..

Alana Bonilla on 04/23/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Indie artist Beks bites back after allegedly falling victim $4800 Coachella Scam

LA-based Australian independent dance-pop artist Beks shares how she says she was scammed by a man who claimed to be a “seven-times Grammy Award-nominated producer” and artist developer…..

Bruce Houghton on 04/22/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Getting It Done: Last Week in D.I.Y. & Indie Music

Last week, our tips and advice for the independent, do-it-yourselfers out there covered how to book better gigs, release new music, use TikTok as a tool, and much more…..

Alana Bonilla on 04/20/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Record Store Day 2025 date

Record Store Day: STOP READING THIS, and go buy something!

It’s time to support the music you love with your wallet! Saturday, April 20th, is Record Store Day 2024,​ both in the U.S. and internationally. Music lovers gather in hundreds of independent record stores, celebrating recorded music with special releases, in-store performances, and much more…..

Bruce Houghton on 04/20/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The marketing magic of including your fans in your process

Producer and DJ Downupright explains how they have invited fans to do more than just listen to their music. This not only boosts engagement but is also a great way to build a mutually beneficial bond with your fanbase…..

Alana Bonilla on 04/19/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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3 ideas to help Musicians grow without grinding to get there

This one is for all the musicians out there who spend the majority of their time committed to grinding out gigs, getting shows, making music, etc. Here’s how to do less but still accomplish more and start thriving…..

Alana Bonilla on 04/19/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Echo Base offers independent artists sustainable vinyl record pressing [A2IM Indie Spotlight]

Echo Base, the Athens, Georgia-based vinyl manufacturing and distribution company, offers innovative physical music solutions anchored in sustainable practices and musician-focused services. The company is dedicated to accessible and affordable vinyl production, direct-to-fan relationships, and environmental stewardship…..

Alana Bonilla on 04/18/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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