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For embedding streaming audio into webpages, I prefer to use a Flash music player. The main reason for this is compatibility; I don’t have to worry that the listener doesn’t have a particular audio player installed, and the Flash plug-in is installed in approximately 98% of browsers out there.
I’m not a Flash programming guru, [...]

Bob Baker has produced an e-book on using MySpace as a music marketing tool. Lots of interesting ideas, from how to set up a MySpace profile to tips from musicians in the trenches. (Disclaimer: I’m one of them, and quoted in the book. Yay me!) In the past I’ve written about my own MySpace experiences [...]

It’s worth noting that Sandi Thom, whose webcast concerts from her basement caught the attention of RCA/SonyBMG last week, had a publicity company working the press angle.
That’s not to say her story isn’t legit or success is undeserved, but it kinda takes the wind out of the sails of those “made it big on the [...]

My girlfriend found these two DIY recording links on O’Reilly’s MAKE weblog:

How to make your own sound dampeners.
How to make your own microphone pop screen.

Lots of other good links in MAKE’s music category archives.
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Lynn Resnick is the dynamo behind Expanding Brooklyn, an up-and-coming management firm located in Seattle. Through EB, Lynn has helped guide the careers of country and bluegrass songwriter Korby Lenker and experimental electronic outfit Mercir.
I asked Lynn to participate in our 5 Questions series and talk about her approach and philosophy.
As an artist manager, what’s [...]

About a month ago I posted about Scottish singer-songwriter Sandi Thom, who had had enough of the road life and decided to webcast her performances live from her living room. At one point she was drawing up to 200,000 viewers.
This week, Thom signed with RCA/SonyBMG.
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Let us now sing the praises of not being in the public eye…
I love this article: Embrace Obscurity. The author is talking about business but it certainly applies to musical pursuits as well:
When no one knows about you you can make mistakes quietly. Learn at your own pace. Fail without the fear of failure. Failing [...]

Huh, check out this fairly exhaustive how-to guide to building your own studio.
It’s cool how home recording technology has made it so you can do quality recording in your garage. On the other hand, sometimes I think it’s worth paying a professional to futz with the controls so I can concentrate on the performance. I’m [...]

Print this out and stick it on the door of your studio or practice room. Or, if it helps, your forehead (via Brad).
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