#069: Roundtable – Where have all the A&R guys gone?

Kevin and Chris are joined by Portland’s music media guru Ryan Wines to discuss ways in which artists are controlling their own musical destinies. In this episode the podcasters debate:  Is the future of music free?  Should you continue to shop your album or release it DIY?  Where have all the A&R guys gone? All…

#068: Celldweller – Building your own brand

Klayton is an artist, producer, songwriter, plus more!  In true DIY style, he turned his musical passions into a full time career.  After being burned by the old school music business, he set out on his own to do things his way, and the result has been overwhelming success as an indie artist.  Celldweller tracks…

#067: Roundtable – Social Media, Music and You

iTunes, Twitter and Facebook updates in the news.  Kevin and Robert bring everyone up to speed on their recent musical endeavors as summer draws to a close.  Your questions and comments lead us into discussions on raising funds for the studio, using Twitter to get gigs and paying taxes on the road. Plus we’re already…

#066: Roundtable – We’re Back

After a brief summer hiatus, the podcasters are back with lots of indie tricks and tips for the working musician.  In the news: whispers of a deal between Apple and record labels, code name: cocktail.  A bill enters congress to grant royalties to recording artists for radio play.  Of course it wouldn’t be a proper…

#065: Matthew Ebel – 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 are all huge hurdles to overcome. But what if you could take your show around the world without moving a single guitar amp or eating another drive-thru meal? Now you can!…

#063: Bruce Houghton – Blogging the future of music

Bruce Houghton (Founder of Skyline Music) is a long time industry veteran who has been booking music talent of all shapes and sizes for over 20 years.  As the shift in the music industry became apparent, Bruce started a blog as a way to keep the artists on his roster informed on new developments in…

#062: Roundtable – Popstars and Power Outage

Pandora adds a paid subscription option with perks. Walmart gets rid of its DRM’d songs. Emusic moves beyond the indie market and stirs controversy. File-sharing is now a part of the Twitter-verse. The podcasters revisit last weeks interview with David Gray and discuss how pop music plays into the world of indie music for better…

#061: David Gray – Anatomy of a Music Career

You’ve probably seen some of the music reality shows they produce like, “America’s Got Talent, X Factor, and American Idol.” After the show is over, it’s David’s job to continue the artist’s development and help them create their albums.

#060: Roundtable – Throw your Fans A Party!

Paste magazine launches their “save Paste” campaign in order to preserve one of the top selling music magazines in the country. Webcaster’s rights are debated in the White House. Twitter gets bigger and BIGGER. The podcaster’s recap last weeks interview with professor Nancy Baym and discuss viewing your music career as party which you continually…

#059: Nancy Baym – Online Fandom

Artists and musicians spend a lot of time communicating with their fan community, whether it be social networks, email, or just the music itself. With so much thought and energy going into fan communication, it funny how little time is actually spend considering the fan’s perspective. In this episodes, we hear from Nancy Baym, an…

#058: Roundtable – On the Road with Chris Robley

In the News: Mainstream radio is still a racket. Also, when is the best time of day to Twitter? For our main topic of discussion, our own Chris Robley uses Haiku to woo his audiences as well as other experimental promotional techniques on his 2 week tour down the California coast. Listen as he shares…

#057: Matt Malley – Life as a Counting Crow

Whether you’re slugging it out in small clubs, or selling millions of albums, there are consistent themes that run through every artist’s experience. Matt Malley, former bass player for the band the Counting Crows, has done both and he shares his experiences as an indie artist and as a member of a major label touring…

#056: Roundtable – A Music Career Without Touring?

iTunes introduces variable pricing. Facebook stays on top. The podcasters recap our last episode, where David Nevue demonstrated that it’s entirely possible to make a living without the constant touring and gigging that most musicians do. But is this possible for the rest of us? Listen in as the broadcasters weigh in on this topic…

#055: 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 this episode, we hear from solo pianist David Nevue, who built his music into a full time career just by creating an effective online presence.  For the modern day DIY artist, David’s business…

#054: Roundtable – Finding Frequency

How often do you post a new song, demo, album or blog post? In the web 2.0 universe artists are competing for the attention of an increasingly distracted audience. Keeping your fans engaged often means frequently and consistently producing dynamic content. How does an artist do this without compromising the quality of their product? In…

#053: Bill Thompson – Mobile Marketing

The cell phone has rapidly evolved. It’s hard to even think of another technology that has changed as quickly as mobile phone technology. The way we use our phones has changed drastically as well. What started as just a portable phone, has turned into what is now basically pocket computer. In many cases, the actual…

#052: Roundtable – The Working Musician

News, calls, emails, tips and tricks! The Podcasters revisit last week’s episode with Greg Poree,  share some more Twitter tips, and investigate the art of playing other people’s music for a living.  This and much more on your beloved DIY Musician podcast. The Seth Godin interview that Kevin mentions can be found by clicking here!…

#051: Greg Poree – Dancing With The Stars!

Most indie artists have a day job in order to make ends meet.  For some, their “day job” is actually playing music.  In this episode, Kevin talks to Greg Poree, the guitar player on the hit TV show, Dancing With the Stars.  We’ll hear how Greg worked his way up to such a prestigious position,…

#050: Roundtable – The Value of Music

The big 50! Kevin, Chris and Robert are pleased as punch to have delivered fifty info-packed episodes of the DIY Musician Podcast. They kick off this episode by sharing a few of their favorite lessons learned as well as some recent music business news. Get down to the dirt with our hosts as they visit…

#049: Dave Kusek – Getting an Education Online

Dave Kusek is a musician who has been inventing the future of music for the past twenty-five years. He was one of the first to capitalize on the commercial potential of computers and music. As an early synthesizer and electronic music pioneer, Dave cut his teeth on innovation.  Today, Dave Kusek is innovating at Berklee…

#048: Roundtable – Music is Your Business

Facebook’s new terms get a rewrite. More on royalty rates and internet Radio. Myspace has people spending way more time per visit. Indie band Officer Roseland sets up mystimuluspackage.org to pay fans $1 to download their new album.  We recap last weeks episode “A Musician’s Guide to Taxes” complete with a horror story from a musician…

#047: Allen Jones – A Musician’s Guide to Taxes

It’s tax time! Before you run away screaming, we’ve provided this resource to help guide you through process of properly reporting your music income to the IRS. Allen Jones, from Portland Community College, stops by to break it down and aide us musicians in what is usually an ominous task. YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE: This information…

#046: Roundtable – Podcasting is good for you!

The Boss gets hot under the collar over the Ticketmaster, Live Nation merger. A new performance rights bill is gaining traction in Congress. Facebook kicks Myspace’s virtual butt. Kevin, Chris and Robert revisit last weeks interview with internet marketing guru, Jason Van Orden. Plus calls, questions, suggestions, circus animals and curious smells. You’ll thank your…

#045: Jason Van Orden – Podcasting and Internet Marketing

Podcasting and internet marketing specialist Jason Van Orden, talks about podcasting, marketing and networking on the web. Jason lays out the nuts and bolts of how to create a podcast, and why it’s so important to see yourself as more than a podcaster or blogger, but a content creator. He explains why it’s so important…