This crosstalk on Fark got me thinking… in seminars and group calls, I talk a lot about making it easy for your audience to talk about your music. But relying on (cliche?) microclassifications can actually turn OFF a potential fan…
LA: ROCKRGRL Day
ROCKRGRL Day, a full day of panels, workshops and performances, will be held at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, Calif., on Nov. 1.
StarFarm
The folks at StarFarm are actually doing what we originally intended to do with this domain — glad to see someone’s taking a shot at an indie alternative to Columbia House.
Keller’s Cellar
Singer/songwriter Keller Williams has launched a new, syndicated radio show on an eclectic lineup of indie-friendly stations. He promises he’ll only play his own stuff during bumps (which is the same promise we made when I was producing Todd’s show),…
Profile: David Nevue
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.