Mark Kirby from MusicDish has put together a great profile of DIY pioneer David Nevue. In addition to being an accomplished musician, David was one of the first to figure out how to use the internet successfully to grow his…
Get your song on TV.
I don’t know why I didn’t post this earlier… here is an essential read for those of you itching to get your songs into film, television and commercials. Remember that the majority of professional songwriters make the bulk of their…
Self-Release or Self-Abuse?
The Telegraph covers the trend of DIY pop stars in the UK.
Trash Proof News Releases
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…
Farewell, Elliott
We’re so very sorry you thought this was the only way. Thank you for what you gave of yourself while you were here. [ Elliott Smith, dead at 34. ]
Expectations
“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…
Philly: 4th Annual Pitchaton and Rock Music Forum
4th Annual Pitchaton and Rock Music Forum Saturday, November 22, 2003, 12 – 6 pm The University of the Arts Philadelphia, PA Indie, heavy, hard, pop, garage, grrrl, punk, rawk, rap, brit, metal… Submit your original song for the Demo…
In Case You’re Stuck
Have a go at the Band Name Generator.
From Packing Boxes to Packing Venues
An excellent profile in the New York Times about the day-to-day life of an emerging artist. Do you see yourself in any of these scenes?
Corporate Patronage
Continuting our patronage discussion, expect to see non-label companies use the infrastructure of retail and radio distribution to promote their products by aligning with indie buzz bands. This used to be the domain of the “special products” divisions at the…
Parlez-vous Pink Slip?
1,350 jobs gone at Universal.
HTML Newsletters
I used to be pretty rabidly opposed to HTML newsletters, but many of my colleagues have shown me the light. Yes, there are still some problems, but the pros outweigh the cons. Especially when you design a newsletter that really…