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10 Tips To Make Your Album Release A Success

While some artists may think that once and album is finished, they kick back and relax, they should actually be taking steps to build fan interest, increasing the likelihood of. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/19/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Billboard Magazine, CD Baby, Compact disc, Do it yourself, Keynote, live, music industry, Record producer, Will Price, YouTube

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How Record And Upload 360 Videos To YouTube, Facebook

360 video, more accessible and easier to create than either virtual or augmented reality, can still give artists a unique and engaging way of communicating with fans. Here we take. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/12/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Alex Winston, Android (operating system), Do it yourself, Facebook, Google Cardboard, IOS, Microsoft Windows, Oculus Rift, virtual reality, Virtual reality headset

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Social Media For Musicians Who Hate Social Media

Although a lot of musicians would rather be honing their musical chops than committing a lot of time to promoting themselves on social media, the fact is it's become a. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/06/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Do it yourself, Facebook, Hootsuite, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, RED Distribution, social media, Sonicbids, Twitter

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Kickstarter To Relaunch Drip.fm Patreon-Like Artist, Label Subscription Platform

Kickstarter continues to prove that its serious about music. Late last year they hired respected indie label and digital music veteran Molly Neuman, as their first head of music. Now. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/06/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: AdSense, Alligator Records, Crowd funding, Do it yourself, Indiegogo, kickstarter, Never Miss a Beat, patreon, PledgeMusic, Uniform Resource Locator

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Proven Content Ideas For An Artist’s Social Media Calendar

For musicians, setting up their social media accounts is only half the battle. The real challenge comes when it's time to put out material that will interest and engage fans. Here. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/31/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: AbsolutePunk, Do it yourself, Facebook, Fan (person), Instagram, internet, music video, social media, Twitter, YouTube

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7 Lessons Musicians Can Learn From Marketing Guru Seth Godin

Here we look at seven quotes from best-selling author and well respected marketing guru Seth Godin, and the lessons and advice which he can offer to musicians with his inspirational. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/30/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Air conditioning, Best Buy, Bill Swerski's Superfans, Business student, Chief technology officer, Communication, Crowd funding, Do it yourself, Employee engagement, Seth Godin

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11 Ways To Promote A Music Video [Kosha Dillz]

Music videos require a lot time and often money to produce, so it's a shame if no one ends up seeing them. In this piece, rapper Kosha Dillz outlines eleven. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/29/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Big Cartel, Do it yourself, Kosha Dillz, MTV, MTV Video Music Award, music video, Rapping, Spotify, Vevo, YouTube

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y And Indie Music

Independent DIY artists gather 'round! We have a multitude of helpful tips for you this week, from how to advance a show like a pro, to YouTube optimization for musicians,. Continue reading

admin on 08/27/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Disc jockey, Do it yourself, Electronic dance music, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, social media, Soundcloud, Twitter, YouTube

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Spin, Vibe, Stereogum For Sale As SpinMedia Goes On Auction Block

An already dwindling number of online music site – or too often, music celebrity click bait engines – may be about to get a good bit smaller with news that. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/24/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Celebuzz, ComScore, Do it yourself, Editor-in-chief, Hypebot, Los Angeles, New York City, New York Post, Spin (magazine), Vibe (magazine)

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New Twitter Features Could Make Promotion More Difficult

As seems to so often be the case, a new host of updates for Twitter will likely make DIY promotion for artists more difficult when it comes to getting their content. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/24/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Buffer, Do it yourself, Facebook, Facebook features, Google, Hootsuite, Instagram, LinkedIn, social media, Twitter

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