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While we’re on the subject of press kits for indie bands… Stumbled across this gem in the Experience Music Project archives — a press kit that certainly didn’t get overlooked at the time.

I’m so impressed with the ingenious ways that Nashville performers are supporting themselves through this industry downturn. Long distance demos is a great example. You can get a crew of experienced Nashville producers and artists to wrap your song into…

Bob Mould may not be the (self-proclaimed) Andy Rooney of punk rock (yet), though he makes a strong point about tools like GarageBand. If you’re just “shuffling the deck chairs,” what are you really adding to our culture? Be bold.…

For those of you thinking about putting “redesign website” on your New Year’s Resoultions lists, here’s a neat little (free) tool, the ColorSchemer.

Berklee is releasing free, downloadable e-books of some of their most compelling content, including a number of excellent career tutorials from author Peter Spellman.

Website usability pioneer Jakob Nielsen weighs in with the ten most-violated web design prinicples. Does your site violate any of these? I know a few apply to us… 🙁

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…goofy new site for some Friday fun…

I think I will set the system to repeat this post every month — I keep getting press releases that are just AWFUL. Folks, take an hour and read this excellent, FREE e-book by a media professional who will show…

“Expectations move you, motivate you, and too often destroy you. They set you up for failure even when you think you are doing everything “right.” The more expectations you have, the more disappointment is assured. Expectations keep your Wheel of…

Have a go at the Band Name Generator.

It’s essential for your future as an independent musician to find ways to sell as much merchandise as possible at your shows. (And it doesn’t always have to be CD’s!) Read how one band is using new technology to take…