Take your next flyer digital Flyer Lizard is a simple but effective way to take your event flyers to the web. With options to share your flyers on Facebook, Twitter, and … Continue reading
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Hang Out with CD Baby & YouTube at CMJ's Google Musicians Gallery
I partied with CD Baby, YouTube, and Google—and all I got was this complimentary headshot taken by a pro photographer, some free drinks, and a chance to play my music … Continue reading
Charting the Course: A Radio Promotion Discussion w/ CD Baby's Kevin Breuner
Our friends at Cyber PR just posted the first in a 7-part series called “Charting the Course: A Radio Promo Discussion.” In part 1, they interview our very own Kevin … Continue reading
5 Lessons YOU Can Learn From My Mistakes: I Spent $20,000 Making an Album I Can’t Even Give Away
[This article was written by guest contributor Shane Lamotte of the band Living Illusion.] “What was I thinking!?” It was the logical next step for my band Living Illusion. We had … Continue reading
Musicians, Are You Making THIS Mistake in Your Fan Newsletter?
If you’re reading this, I assume my trick worked. I grabbed your attention by asking a question you couldn’t answer without reading more than just the headline! Lots of musicians are … Continue reading
Artists May Lose Unclaimed Royalties from SoundExchange
According to a story from Digital Music News, artists who’ve not yet registered with SoundExchange may soon lose the ability (for good) to collect unclaimed royalties, specifically for royalties collected … Continue reading
ASCAP OnStage Pays You for Live Performances
Get paid royalties when you play live ASCAP, the U.S.-based performing rights organization, is now making it possible for members to receive royalties whenever they perform their music at live … Continue reading
How to record, design, promote, and release a new album in less than one week
American expat Eric Eckhart just made an album from start to finish in one week’s time without spending ANY money. He created the artwork, recorded the tunes in front of … Continue reading
The New Myspace. Does it Stand a Chance?
Myspace has released a video featuring an upcoming reboot of the ailing company’s flagship social platform. As you can see, the video does an amazing job of showcasing what looks … Continue reading
Musomap: Helping Local Musicians Connect the Global Dots
Despite all our online interconnectivity, it’s often easy to feel isolated. Now there’s a way to see, on a street-by-street basis, what’s going on in the music world around you. … Continue reading