Apple’s new iMusic service is going gangbusters — and it’s encouraging that they’re ready to start bringing more indies into the mix. Keep in mind, before you start firing off press kits, that you still need to have an established…
Is your site crappy?
I usually like to frame my website critiques as constructive criticism, but the folks at CrappyPromo have come up with some truly unsalvageable sites. If yours is on this list (or deserves to be), please call our office today. We…
Burninator of the week…
She has street team members working in eight markets, with her label’s debut CD not even dropping until November and the launch of a mall outlet and a clothing line soon after. Did we mention she’s 17? So what did…
Q&A: Should I own my masters?
From the inbox… PabloBrazil writes: “How does it benefit me to own my own masters (recordings) vs. the record company, as long as the royalty and publishing arrangements remain the same?”There’s a lot of debate on this subject, and Peter…
Building…
A big part of preparing for growth is making sure you’ve got the right infrastructure. So that’s what we’ve been spending our time on this week!Please take a moment to swing by IndieMusicClub.com. Based on your feedback, we developed a…
Don’t Take Your Audience For Granted!
What can we all learn from last week’s American Idol drama? Never, ever assume that your audience will support you if you don’t clearly ask for their help. Ruben’s been our favorite in the office, because he’s exhibited — either…
Pardon the dust…
While we percolate over the submissions for the EMBARCADERO compilation CD, I thought it was time to unveil a new look. I was fond of the blue-techno vibe, but it was a little tough to read at times. The new…
Welcome New Sponsors: David Hooper & IndieBiz.com
In the “Sponsors” block on the left, you’ll start to see some links to a promotional course offered by our friend and colleague David Hooper. Dave’s the author of an excellent book that’s a great companion to Grow Your Band’s…
Homecoming Queen
You know you’ve grown your audience into something that will support you when most of your hometown shows up for a charity gala in your honor. Especially when only 6,000 people live in your town. Loreena McKennitt’s story is a…
Tired of crummy festivals? Start your own!
Ticketholders actually suing Creed for that legendary performance. What would Randy Jackson say? Something like, “dawg, dawg, dawg, dawg, DAWG.”|More reasons to stay sober on stage… TRIAL LAWYERS!|5||”Ticketholders actually suing Creed for that legendary performance. What would Randy Jackson say?…
Get that first gig… and make it great!
Once you’ve got that first gig, here are some tips for making that show better.
Ribbit… Media Kit
Scroll past the dancing frog for great tips on what to include in your media kit, from a booking agent in Michigan.