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Busy, busy, busy!
It’s been a LOOONG weekend here at Club HQ. We have been working since Thursday to upgrade our software and move our servers to a new data center.The one thing that kept us going all weekend was the pile of…
Fewer venues in Canada, too…
The crux of our next book is that, with fewer venues to play, it’s crucial for artists and fans to create more of their own opportunities — just like the folks at iMusic in Canada.
Teleclass Cancelled.
Sadly, we’re going to have to cancel this afternoon’s teleclass on street teams, due to a client emergency that we’re handling. We will reschedule this event for early June. Sorry for the inconvenience!
Are you ready to take a bite from the Apple?
Apple’s new iMusic service is going gangbusters — and it’s encouraging that they’re ready to start bringing more indies into the mix. Keep in mind, before you start firing off press kits, that you still need to have an established…
Is your site crappy?
I usually like to frame my website critiques as constructive criticism, but the folks at CrappyPromo have come up with some truly unsalvageable sites. If yours is on this list (or deserves to be), please call our office today. We…
Burninator of the week…
She has street team members working in eight markets, with her label’s debut CD not even dropping until November and the launch of a mall outlet and a clothing line soon after. Did we mention she’s 17? So what did…
Q&A: Should I own my masters?
From the inbox… PabloBrazil writes: “How does it benefit me to own my own masters (recordings) vs. the record company, as long as the royalty and publishing arrangements remain the same?”There’s a lot of debate on this subject, and Peter…
Building…
A big part of preparing for growth is making sure you’ve got the right infrastructure. So that’s what we’ve been spending our time on this week!Please take a moment to swing by IndieMusicClub.com. Based on your feedback, we developed a…
Don’t Take Your Audience For Granted!
What can we all learn from last week’s American Idol drama? Never, ever assume that your audience will support you if you don’t clearly ask for their help. Ruben’s been our favorite in the office, because he’s exhibited — either…
Pardon the dust…
While we percolate over the submissions for the EMBARCADERO compilation CD, I thought it was time to unveil a new look. I was fond of the blue-techno vibe, but it was a little tough to read at times. The new…
Welcome New Sponsors: David Hooper & IndieBiz.com
In the “Sponsors” block on the left, you’ll start to see some links to a promotional course offered by our friend and colleague David Hooper. Dave’s the author of an excellent book that’s a great companion to Grow Your Band’s…