Indie Artists Beware: 4 Ways to Avoid Getting Ripped Off
By Shantell Ogden on The Bandzoogle Blog I feel a burning need to blog about ways you can get ripped off as an indie artist. Yes, it's an unsavory topic. And let's face it,. Continue reading
Summerfest and ReverbNation To Provide Artists Free Submissions To “World’s Largest Music Festival”
[UPDATED] ReverbNation and Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. have announced a three-year agreement starting with "The World's Largest Music Festival", Summerfest 2015. The newly formed alliance means ReverbNation will serve as the. Continue reading
More Face To Face, Less Face To Facebook – Reclaiming Your Brand In 2015
Facebook was admirably open about their less than admirable move to bottleneck direct-to-fan marketing. But the move they made to box bands and brands into paying to reach their fans. Continue reading
Why You Should Give A Shit About SEO
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is more than just an ignored acronym – it is what makes or breaks you on the internet, and in case you have a giant case. Continue reading
5 Types of Pitch Emails All Music Journalists Hate Getting From Indie Bands
By Jhoni Jackson on Sonicbids Blog Pitches from brand new bands and artists not tied to a public relations company are unarguably the ones that catch the most skepticism from journalists. Sometimes it only takes. Continue reading
How to Revolutionize Your Band’s Social Media Presence in Under 30 Minutes a Day
By Tyler Allen on Sonicbids Blog Revolution is a fun word, and it's an important word when it comes to any artist's image. Not only is the creative market one that needs. Continue reading
MySpace Returns From The Dead, Traffic Up 575%
What if MySpace was more than a vault for Throwback Thursdays? With new stats showing user traffic up a surprising 575% from this time last year, MySpace is causing a bit. Continue reading
2015: The Year Ahead For Music Startups
In this episode of the Upward Spiral, a music business podcast, we talk with Jon Maples, the former VP of product at Rhapsody, who is now writing on his blog. Continue reading
What Do Teens Really Think About The Big Social Networks?
By Chris Robley on The DIY Musician Blog How are teens using the big social platforms when it comes to building relationships, sharing media, and discovering music? Well, maybe a better question to. Continue reading