Warners Grants Creative Commons Open License For Fort Minor
I followed a mention on BoingBoing that led to ccMixter where label Machine Shop/Warner Brothers has issued a Creative Commons license (think open for non-commercial use) that allows visitors to. Continue reading
Do Single Releases Hurt CD Sales? Do We Care?
One of the more discussed issues in the music industry right now is whether or not single sales in advance of the full CD release cannibalize for album sales or. Continue reading
Some My Space Tips From No Revolution
Great "how to" posting from the blog No Revolution on building an effective presence on MySpace using the band Vaeda as a positive example: 1. The overall look is clean. Continue reading
Victory Records Reaches New Highs…Or Is It Lows?
Indie Victory is known for its take no prisoners approach, but they may have reached new highs (or lows) recently with a message to their street team. Splashed across the. Continue reading
Remember The Jukebox?
When thinking about music promotion the good old fashioned jukebox seldom comes to mind. But the jukebox in new digital forms that allow for much larger song selections – and. Continue reading
Camplified Tour Brings New Music To Summer Camps
Want to reach the pre-teen market with your music? Here’s an unusual appproach – a tour of summer camps. In July 2003, the first Camplified tour was launched at 15. Continue reading
Podbop Hooks You Up With New Bands On Tour
The just launched Podbop provides another great example of how the net can democratize music discovery . Pop in your zip code and the site shows you bands coming to. Continue reading
Madonna Uses Ringtones To Hit #1 Despite Diminishing Radio Play
According to the Wall Street Journal online, "…The mobile-phone ring tone was more important in propelling Madonna’s hit single ‘Hung Up’ to the top of the charts than radio airplay…". Continue reading
Fall Out Boy Creates Successful Viral Campaign With MyLocalBands.com
EMO faves Fall Out Boy are partnering with both Google Maps and MyLocalBands.com in a novel approach to creating viral buzz for their first ever leap to arenas with openers. Continue reading
UK Acts Lead The Way In Net Promo
Interesting article from the UK via Rueters news service on bands breaking via the net: "…It’s very tempting to say we don’t need the music industry," said "Dobs" Vye of. Continue reading
