Global depletion of not only crude oil but of all non-renewable energy sources will severely strain the ease and ability for bands to tour extensively but with changes in both technology and life style, limited touring will be possible.
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6 Music Licensing Sites for Musicians
There’s been plenty of noise about how the combination of home recording and the internet has led to a plethora of new avenues for musicians to get their music out to the masses. Most of the hubbub is around sharing your music – using sites like Myspace and PureVolume or using social networking to garner [...]
There’s been plenty of noise about how the combination of home recording and the internet has led to a plethora of new avenues for musicians to get their music out to the masses. Most of the hubbub is around sharing your music – using sites like Myspace and PureVolume or using social networking to garner [...]
Organize Your Band with Google Apps
I’ve found a lot of success in the past using Google’s free applications to organize myself, my music, and my bandmates. All your band information is stored in “the cloud” and thus is easily accessible by anyone in your band whenever there is an internet connection. Let me explain a few ways in which to do this.
I’ve found a lot of success in the past using Google’s free applications to organize myself, my music, and my bandmates. All your band information is stored in “the cloud” and thus is easily accessible by anyone in your band whenever there is an internet connection. Let me explain a few ways in which to do this.
Bookkeeping: Gaining Control in Music
The fact is this: out of thousands of bands and acts in Edmonton (and across the globe, for that matter), likely only a few hundred actually make money and only a handful survive solely on their music alone. I’ve heard many musicians state that they “don’t care about money”. Personally, I love money. Money gives [...]
The fact is this: out of thousands of bands and acts in Edmonton (and across the globe, for that matter), likely only a few hundred actually make money and only a handful survive solely on their music alone. I’ve heard many musicians state that they “don’t care about money”. Personally, I love money. Money gives [...]
Review: CDBaby
CDBaby is a purportedly the biggest online distributor of independent music, and primarily they offer independent musicians a way to sell their music worldwide. Digitally speaking, CDBaby distributes through iTunes, Amazon and others to sell music electronically; they also offer physical distribution.
CDBaby is a purportedly the biggest online distributor of independent music, and primarily they offer independent musicians a way to sell their music worldwide. Digitally speaking, CDBaby distributes through iTunes, Amazon and others to sell music electronically; they also offer physical distribution.
Why Your Band Should Use Social Media
I don’t mean to insinuate that all you need is a record and a Twitter account in order to have a jet with your band’s name on it. Social media is just one part of promoting your band, but its importance is ever-growing. But why?
I don’t mean to insinuate that all you need is a record and a Twitter account in order to have a jet with your band’s name on it. Social media is just one part of promoting your band, but its importance is ever-growing. But why?
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