Your Spotify artist profile isn’t just a placeholder—it’s your storefront, your press kit, your digital merch table, and your virtual … Continue reading
CD Baby’s Top 5 Favorite Music Books
Well, that’s one heck of a face I’m making!
Is Google+ Better Than Facebook for Music Fans?
Google+ enables easy music-sharing. Google’s new social networking platform, Google+, is getting a late start in the social media game. But from the look of things, Google has shown up … Continue reading
Spotify Set to Launch in USA!
Europe’s popular on-demand streaming service prepares to invade America. “Spotify is coming to the US,” according to a new page on Spotify.com. The free-streaming service that has “taken Europe by … Continue reading
Band Booking Basics: The 5-Pointed Star!
Musician, author, road-warrior, and full-time character Martin Atkins shares some basic booking advice on how to keep your travel costs down while also building a fanbase and buzz BEFORE you … Continue reading
Musicians, Tell Us Your Touring Stories!
No tale is too tragic or comic The theme of the month at the DIY Musician Blog is “Touring: How, When, Where, and Why.” Throughout July, we’ll be posting a … Continue reading
Declare Your Web Independence With HostBaby
Being an independent artist means you get to make the calls. You decide how your music sounds, and you decide where it’s sold and how it’s presented online. Don’t let … Continue reading
Time Off from Music: Rest Your Fingers, But Don’t Lose Them!
Stop it! You’re allowed two vacations from musical pursuits per year, right? About 6 months ago I told you to take a break, relax, and enjoy the winter holidays. Don’t … Continue reading
Google Alerts: Find out What People are Saying About Your Music Online
Have you ever wished you could be a fly in a wall in a room where your fans talked candidly about what they liked and disliked about your music? Google … Continue reading
Myspace Sold for a Measly 35 Million to Ad Company
Purchased For 580 million in 2005. Sold for 35 million in 2011. The day has finally come. The failing social media and music giant, Myspace, was purchased by advertising company … Continue reading
Google+ project Has Potential to Become Valuable Music Promotion Tool
With NewsCorp trying to sell MySpace for a pittance and Facebook looking at dramatic drop-off rates for American users, Google is poised to enter (or re-enter) the Social Media game … Continue reading