Stream your concerts to the world! Getting out on the road to build an audience is a constant struggle for the average indie artist. Limitations on time, money, and resources … Continue reading
Author: adamr
Top Seller Interview: LoCash Cowboys
We asked the LoCash Cowboys about keys to their success. Here’s what they said: 1) What is the one thing you’ve done that has had the biggest impact on CD sales? … Continue reading
The Secret to Building an Audience for Your Music – Be Interesting!
I hear artists and musicians asking all the time, “Is it possible to build a bigger fan base just through the web?” I’ve been thinking a lot about this lately, … Continue reading
Podcast Spotlight – Episode #55 David Nevue
Building a Music Career Online The internet is an irreplaceable tool for music promotion, but is it possible to build a music career in cyberspace alone? In a recent episode … Continue reading
Don’t be stubborn with your music career
I was just sitting on the couch waiting for Austin City Limits to come on, perusing the 2009 Indie Bible (a great book, by the way!) and came across an … Continue reading
Touring: Friends, Favors, and Fun
I’ve been doing a bit of touring lately and had a few words of basic advice to share. Hopefully it will generate some discussion and we’ll hear thoughts and wisdom … Continue reading
If you don’t say what you sound like, you won’t make any fans
A person asks you, “What kind of music do you do?” Musicians say, “All styles. Everything.” That person then asks, “So who do you sound like?” Musicians say, “Nobody. We’re … Continue reading
The Philosophies of Fame (source anonymous)
Information is the key to success Producer is businessman more than musicman or glorified arranger. Never spend your own $$$. Never borrow against current. Fame w/o Fortune = new car … Continue reading
Have Someone Work the Inside of the Industry
I prefer to ignore the music industry. Maybe that’s why you don’t see me on the cover of Rolling Stone. One of my only regrets about my own band was … Continue reading
Music Marketing : Assume the Basic Sale, and Go for Quantity
My first job ever was telemarketing: renewing people’s subscriptions to Time magazine. We worked on commission. When I started, I used to meekly ask, “Um. Hello. Your subscription is coming … Continue reading