At upcoming speaking engagements, I reserve the right to attach this post with a staple gun to the forehead of anyone who asks me why they should pay a few bucks a month to host their band’s site when there…
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Joe Taylor Jr.
Starbucks Music Stats
I’ve had more than a few conversation this week with clients about how selling compact discs in a coffee shop, a diner, a paint store, or even a day care center is more profitable than trying to get sales at…
Rock Star: INXS: Elimination Episode #3
I always have to wonder if Mark Burnett deliberately plans a double-elimination somewhere in the schedule, or if he sighs deeply when judges start plowing through contestants. Didn’t see Heather getting the boot so soon, but it does show that…
Rock Star: INXS – Ty’s Thoughts
These are exactly the kinds of feelings you should be having at your gigs, whether or not your mentor is in the room. I was swept into the moment and the music and a peaceful magic danced over the room.…
Will the catch phrase be, “you’re gathering moss?”
“Apprentice”-Style Show For Rolling Stone Founder Jann Wenner
How to Boost CD & Merch Sales
Bob Baker runs down some of the most effective ways to pump up a flagging merch table.
Is there no room for fun in indie music?
Josh Love wonders aloud if we sometimes take ourselves way too seriously…
Why go on tour…
…when you can hit 66 cities in one stop? Expect to see more major labels and movie chains teaming up — it’s a very inexpensive way to build audience.
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The Creepy Side of Indie Music Venture Capital
David’s getting bizarre e-mail. Thing is, he and I (and other folks who pop our heads out on the independent music prairie) get stuff like this all the time from folks that think they can’t do any of this on…
Sony Agrees to Stop Payola Payments to Radio Stations
“WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO TO GET AUDIOSLAVE ON WKSS THIS WEEK?!!?” That’s one of the e-mails that New York State’s Attorney General cited in his agreement with Sony/BMG to end the practice of radio “flyaways” and other indirect…
What music business success classes would you love to attend?
I’m getting ready to schedule our live conference call classes for September! I already have some great ideas for session topics, but I would love to know if there are some specific issues you would love for us to cover.…