Everyone I know has a newfound respect for P!nk. Apparently, she’s been doing the wire act from last night’s Grammy Awards as an encore in her live set for some time now. That it was the standout moment in the…
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Viral Video Attracts Audiences in Unexpected Ways
For the past hundred years, the conventional wisdom about marketing your music has been about building a brand and sticking to it. Think about some of the classic stars of the last century: Frank Sinatra, Etta James, Elvis Presley. It’s…
No American Idol Songwriter Competition for 2009
Andy Dehnart at Reality Blurred confirmed with both Fox and with American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi that there will be no American Idol songwriting competition this year. In fact, Andy’s report indicates that Kara herself will be taking on the…
Wanting It More Than Ever
After 25 years of his winter film festival attracting attention for indie movies, technology and the economy have rolled the clock back. There’s no easy financing now.
When Does a 360 Music Deal Make Sense?
For major touring acts, it’s a no brainer. Ditch the major labels, cash a fat advance check, and head out on the road.
Learn How to License Your Music to Television and Film
From a return on investment point of view, music licensing can be easier for some musicians than playing gigs or trying to get radio airplay.
Steven Bacon’s Best Gig Ever
See what happens when your biggest new fan has a fan base of their own.
Chinese Democracy Drops Nov. 23: Free Dr. Pepper for All?
I just saw an item hit the Reuters wire that the long-awaited Guns N’ Roses album, “Chinese Democracy,” is going on sale November 23. That’s an odd date to release an album, right? And then, I remembered that Dr. Pepper’s…
Resource Rundown: Health Insurance for Musicians
Just spent most of the last week on the couch, recovering from a really freaky infection of the sinuses and inner ear. Plenty gross. And on top of that, it caused my tongue to swell up, so I couldn’t even…
What does the American Idol Songwriter contest winner tell us about professional songwriting?
USAToday profiles Regie Hamm, the winner of the second American Idol Songwriter competition. Last year, our boards were pretty heated up, with folks so excited about the opportunity to get their songs discovered. Unfortunately, nothing in the rules specifically stated…
Gatekeepers Keeping Your Band Off the Stage?
Bob asks this morning whether there’s a new “indie pecking order” that makes it difficult for bands to get booked at “indie-friendly” venues. Absolutely, there is. The house concert circuit among folk performers is probably the best example of this.…
Getting Hyperconnected Audiences to Shows
Is your audience hyperconnected? Are you? One of my lightbulb moments happened a few years ago when I was still booking gigs for bands. A club owner I had a great relationship with wanted to know more about one of…