With technology’s turn toward making everything digital, there are many laws and regulations that all labels have to follow. But one organization – VUT, the German association for Independent Labels – has recently launched a campaign to “ Respect the…
WikiRecording Launches
WikiRecording is a new site that claims to be a “free audio recording guide that anyone can edit.” Lots of useful articles on recording equipment, software, microphones and more. You can create an account to share your own knowledge as…
Remaindered Links: February 08
The Scourge Of ‘American Idol’: Oversingers: Keywords: advice, business, music, singing
Your photo on the cover? Maybe not.
Over at David Hooper’s weblog, a debate: should you use your photo of yourself on your CD cover art? David says no, and I agree. This was something I debated each time I got ready to release a new CD.…
Oh baby! CD Baby at a store near you…
From now on, you’ll be able to buy CD Baby albums through BestBuy.com or in the store itself. For those of you unfamiliar with CD Baby, it’s an online record store based out of Oregon that sells CDs by independent…
HINT: health insurance aid for artists
The Future Of Music Coalition has put together a page of health insurance resources called HINT. In addition to tons of informative articles, HINT also includes a free phone service that allows musicians to speak one-on-one to an insurance expert…
Indie retailer announces March 31 closing
A Houston Chronicle article on Saturday, February 4, 2006, announced that Cactus Music & Video, a large Indie music retailer run by brothers Bud and Don Daily for the last 31 years, will close for good on March 31. With…
5 Questions with Howlin’ Hobbit, busker
Last week I wrote about Howlin’ Hobbit and how he uses his unique talents to connect with his audience. This week, HH joins us for a quick interview about his experiences as a veteran busker. What do you think “typical”…
Remaindered Links: February 05
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Derek Sivers on music marketing
Years ago, Derek Sivers of CD Baby created a website called Marketing Your Music, and it remains one of my favorite bookmarks. I consider it a must-read for anyone try to “do something” with music. Why more people don’t know…
Pandora: not just another jukebox
Pandora has been building a buzz in indie music circles lately: Pandora is a music discovery service designed to help you find and enjoy music that you’ll love. It’s powered by the Music Genome Project, the most comprehensive analysis of…
If She Wants 2 B Gone…
she can keep rejecting the people who brought her into the limelight. (I’ll let her keep the credit for her Grammy nominations.) With the 5th season of American Idol under way, Kelly Clarkson, the winner of the first season, has…