Most musicians get squeamish when they dwell in that strange place where art and commerce mix. Holcombe Waller is not one of them. This DIY performance artist/folk troubadour successfully uses … Continue reading
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Are You Too Old to Make It?
Originally posted on Echoes by Scott James of the Independent Rockstar Blog Most musicians I know hold a dream to someday ‘make it’ in the music business. To play in … Continue reading
Mike Rosenthal – Digital Strategist for OK GO: CD Baby Interview, Pt. 2
In Part 2 of our interview with Mike Rosenthal, the digital strategist for the band OK Go shares behind-the-scenes secrets on how they’ve used social media, content creation, and interactivity … Continue reading
Make money with YouTube's Partner Program
YouTube has recently stepped up promotion efforts for their partner program, and many musicians and bands are already finding that an active presence on YouTube can equal some real income. … Continue reading
Get outdoors and make more money!
Summer vacation doesn’t apply to musicians! Make the most of the sunshine by looking for some outdoor gigs this summer. Sure, they’re not always the most high-profile shows on the … Continue reading
Before you write off MySpace…
While a lot of artists seem to be slipping when it comes to maintaining a consistent presence on MySpace, you might want to think twice before neglecting your account. MySpace … Continue reading
The Summer Touring Checklist – Are you ready?
Touring is stressful enough. Don’t make it any harder on yourself by leaving loose ends untied. Before you pile into the van for a summertime adventure on the open road, … Continue reading
Using your Facebook feed to drive music sales
Making your Facebook band page the snazziest on the block, may not be the most effective way of gaining album sales. Granted, there are some cool tools out there that … Continue reading