It’s almost like our own version of the swallows returning to Capistrano. Over in the comments, some folks are stirring the pot around a cabal of companies that we have repeatedly called out for separating working musicians from their cash…
Is BurnLounge a Ripoff?
I had a great conversation with a professional network marketer during my trip to Philly and the Jersey Shore. We agreed that the very best opportunities to make money require lots of hard work, but shouldn’t necessarily involve an upfront…
Audio flyers?
Kathryn snapped this photo of a CD-R stuck to a telephone pole: Gotta admit it’s a cool and aggressive way to get your music “out there.” (Via BoingBoing.) My only criticism: there’s nothing on the CD to describe what the…
Spreading the word vs. inspiring action
Virgil Dickerson of Suburban Home Records is asking his blog readers for advice on how to (cheaply) promote a tour for one of his bands. He’s already got a partial list of ideas posted and a few responses (mine included)…
5 Questions With Tom Dorsey, Nice Promotion
Today’s 5 Questions interviewee is Tom Dorsey of Nice, a promotional firm specializing in print and radio, headquartered in Portland OR. Starting only a few years ago with a handful of local bands and singer-songwriters as clients, the Nice roster…
What if your fans don’t want you to get too successful?
I remember the first time Jennie made me listen to Green Day. We were both working at our college radio station, and I was still mostly listening to Paul Weller. I had no clue what to make of them, and…
Rock Star: Supernova — Bye, Matt!
Chris needs to send you a fruit basket, or buy you dinner at Morton’s or something, because you totally saved his ass last night by screwing up a familiar song even worse than he did.
Wired Declares the End of the Blockbuster Album
And they’re not far off, with a piece describing just how much technology and legislation have caused frangmentation in the music marketplace. If not for Sheryl Crow and OutKast, this decade might be devoid of monster record releases. You can…
Is Your Band Getting The Snub?
Speaking of Music Hates You, Patrick’s got an amazing post on his personal weblog that exposes an experience that every working musician reading these pages has experienced at one point or another. The difference between bands that make it in…
Rock Star: Supernova — Night #1
Now that power and cable have been restored to the house, Lori and I can handicap this year’s Rock Star competition. Episode one just wrapped up, and here’s our view from the couch… Storm Lori: Good, but missing something. Love…
Big Tree Goes Down at 7th and Clement
I love our new neighborhood in Charlotte. Apparently, the tree in front of our neighbors’ house feels compelled to escape. This 100 year old tree came down during last night’s fireworks display, totalling three of our neighbors’ cars but mercifully…
How to Change Your MySpace URL
Basically, once you pick that username, it’s yours to keep. If you want a different one, you’ll have to sign up again However, you don’t have to be stuck with giving out a MySpace URL you don’t like. Get your…