Here’s a great, in-the-trenches opportunity from our friends at Metro, one of Chicago’s best clubs. This positions consists of distributing flyers/posters to local retail outlets (record stores, etc.) on weekly, as well as possible specialty routes as needed. Routes are…
10 Fool-proof legal tips for band contracts
Attorney Ben McLane (Afroman, POD, LL Cool J, AM Radio, Gilby Clarke, production companies, & indie labels) offers insight on major issues that should be considered in every band contract. The average cost of a band contract can range from…
Another Indie Rock Doc Needs Your Help
Kathryn’s looking for grassroots financing for her indie rock documentary… PayPal a buck or two if you can…
First ever online music education scholarship (that we know of)
Five scholarships will be awarded to gifted musicians to attend Berklee from any location in the world. Deadline is August 15, 2004 and winners announced September 30, 2004. To apply, submit a 750-word essay describing your career goals and how…
July 8: spinme.com Goes “On The Record” with Carlo Oddo
Thanks to everyone from our newsletter subscriber list who gave us feedback about the projects we should be working on in the second half of the year. Loud and clear, we heard that you want more opportunities to connect with…
10 Stupid Email Mistakes for 2004
EmailSherpa covers some of the biggest mistakes we’ve seen in email-marketing campaigns lately, and they aren’t little, forgivable boo-boos. These are the mistakes that will cost you sales (and even trigger lawsuits).
Want some free downloads, watch Fuse
Fuse’s new show, “Daily Download, provides viewers with a password to legally download music from the countdown show. There is a catch: you have to watch the show & download the music before the video ends.
2 heads are better than one when you co-write…
Bronson Herrmuth explains some of the “pros” of co-writing a song.
HostYourOwnConcerts.com is Live!
The companion site to Host Your Own Concerts is finally online! Thanks for your patience. The members area is freshly painted, and ready for you to populate with chat and networking. Next on my list, overhauling the Grow Your Band’s…
Lou, Lou, Lou what’s the problem now?
Florida Attorney General is investigating Lou Perlman. Over 2,500 complaints have been lodged against Perlman and his company, Trans Continental Talent. The complaints allege fraud, deception, and authorized withdrawals from consumer’s bank accounts and credit cards. Perlman is also being…
Bob Baker launches Online Radio Station
Aspiring musicians can now access free spoken word marketing tips via the new “Artist Empowerment” radio show. Host Bob Baker says the new one-hour show, which is continuously streamed over the Internet around the clock, was created to inspire musicians…
Fly Away Records is looking for the next gospel artist
Fly Away Records, a nationally distributed label, launched a talent search for the next gospel artist. The winner receives a recording contract. Deadline is July 31, 2004. Go here for more information and submit entries at sonicbids.com