An ambitious new service just sprung up at TheRecordPool.com. Unlike record pools of the past, DJs and clubs are paying a subscription fee to download tracks provided by labels. (Didn’t it used to be that the labels would pay for…
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MP3.com — we hardly knew ye…
Evor Street Journal covers the decline and fall of MP3.com.
Big bang for promo bucks
It’s almost overlooked these days that finding low cost ways to get your music into audience’s hands is crucial. When you make a small investment in your music, like these bands did. Two key reasons for success: bands pitch in…
Your indie retailer, your friend…
On one hand, our history is littered with stories of mom-and-pops who took product on consignment, for which artists never saw a dime. But for each place like that, there are nine or ten who really do care about the…
Wine, no cheese
Another great example of a company that creates a new outlet for live performance, and discovers music makes for good business.
L.A. Story… and it’s good news!
L.A.’s been ahead of the curve on house concerts and home parties for half a century. But the droves of folks looking to skip the club scene are growing! Look to the neighborhoods for your next gigs…
Independents’ Day
From our friend Bob Baker, a report that outplacement is alive, well, and surprisingly effective. Among statements at the press conference: “File sharing and CD burning have had no effect whatsoever.”|The right man for the job…|5||”From our friend Bob Baker,…
r u gtn dis?
Labels are experimenting with SMS text messaging to promote albums and videos — are you collecting cell phone numbers on your website? Is it working? Let us know!
Right On The Money
PBS television series Right On The Money spotlights the financial rollercoaster that IS life as an indie artist, on this week’s show.
The Father, The Son, and the Holy A&R Rep…
I used to make the mistake of underestimating churches as venues, until I started working on the “Host Your Own Concerts” project. Turns out that there are more churches looking to break into indie music than I thought!
Fog Machines Coming Soon To Restoration Hardware?
Although the article focuses more on dance music and ravers than live performance, there are some great ideas in L.A. Times piece on how private music parties are meeting demand for entertainment in Cali. (Especially under the premise of an…
We’re an Editor’s Pick!
Thanks to the guys over at MI2N.com for making us an Editor’s Pick! If you’ve never heard of MI2N, it’s — in my opinion — the best and most newswire for the music industry. And, believe it or not, it’s…