In this edition of the remarkably entertaining and educational DIY Musician Podcast, The Bolt has a baby, Kevin launches a fan funding campaign (and gains a few grey hairs in … Continue reading
Roundtable
#138: Roundtable – The importance of email marketing
In the news, CD Baby gets featured in the New York Times. A study finds that 91% of people surveyed use YouTube to listen to music before they buy it. … Continue reading
#135: Roundtable – Does your artist image matter?
Soundcloud removes music creation tools from their popular app. Google buys Songza. Music Vault opens their vault by publishing 12,000 concert videos on YouTube. The podcasters discuss a recent blog … Continue reading
#133: Roundtable – Is Music Dead?
Is music dying? Recent comments by Apple’s Eddie Cue, who spearheaded Apple’s iTunes store, suggest the music industry may be taking its last gasp: “Music is dying,” said Cue. “It … Continue reading
#127: Roundtable: The Pandora Problem
Pandora is one of the most popular internet radio apps available. Loved and listened to by millions, Pandora is also at the center of a heated debate about music streaming … Continue reading
#125: Roundtable: How Much Are Musicians Paid to Play?
In the news: Pandora’s controversial tactics to reduce what they pay artists. Japan is poised to take the lead as world’s biggest music seller. And Amazon releases its first “Cities That Rock … Continue reading
#120: Roundtable – Are You Ready To Go Viral?
Rumors of the DIY Podcast’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. Mark Twain, on the other hand, is quite dead. In this episode of the DIY Musician Podcast, Chris, Kevin, and … Continue reading
#119 Roundtable – Are Your Fans Stealing Your Music?
Well it’s been debated all over the internet in recent weeks. An intern at NPR, Emily White, sparked a huge controversy in the music blogging world, when she admitted to … Continue reading
#118: Roundtable – The Big Three: Apple, Google, and Facebook
Apple, Google and Facebook are the new media giants of our time. How do these companies affect the livelihoods of independent musicians who want to sell their music online? How … Continue reading
#114: Roundtable: Summer of Changes in Music
We’re back! And with all sorts of news, tips and artist feedback. In the news: Steve Jobs resigns as CEO of Apple. Wildly popular UK music streaming service, Spotify launches … Continue reading