In this episode of the DIY Musician Podcast, hosts Cristina and Rachel dive deep into the dynamic world of short form video trends dominating the internet landscape in 2024. From viral challenges to captivating storytelling techniques, they unravel how independent artists can leverage these trends to amplify their presence and engage with audiences on a whole new level. Additionally, they shed light on the CD Baby Video Creator Tool, unveiling its ability to seemlessl craft compelling Spotify Canvas videos.
#074: Roundtable – Bundle Up!
An interesting study on audio listening habits reveals surprising results. EMI launches Abbey Road Live a live music recording service that makes concert recordings available immediately after the show. Weezer bundles up with Snuggie to offer their fans a unique package. The Podcasters also revisit last weeks interview with Josh Rosenthal to discuss how targeting the right market can be just the thing to move your music career forward. Plus all of your feedback which includes a mysterious stranger’s rebuke of Bolton’s on-air name change.
#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! Indie artists like Matthew Ebel have harnessed the power of online services like UStream to accomplish just that. Each week, Matthew performs live via UStream without leaving the comfort of his very own basement. Internet audience members congregate (in the virtual sense) from all points around the globe to watch his homespun concert broadcasts. The interview with Matthew goes into great detail concerning some of the technical aspects of how he produces a UStream show, so be prepared to take notes.
You can see Matthew Ebel’s UStream show every Tuesday at 6pm EST here – http://matthewebel.com/ustream
#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 and worse. Your calls, tweets, and comments. Plus in unexpected power outage leaves Kevin, Chris and Robert in the dark. They finish out the podcast in a battery powered fin-alley with lots of laughs.
Recommended in this podcast: Anvil: The Story of Anvil
#061: David Gray – Anatomy of a Music Career
David Gray has done it all. He’s been a musician, songwriter, publisher, producer, A&R rep and worked for some of the most renowned record companies in the world. Currently he’s head A&R for Simon Cowell’s Syco Records label. 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. In this interview, conducted by the president of CD Baby, Brian Felsen, David shares his experience as a musician as well as an insider in the mainstream music business.
#013 : Roundtable Edition – Back To The Future?
Are CDs going out of fashion or on their way back in? Why don’t MP3s sound better? What is the future of digital music? Is it possible to manage your career without ever leaving your apartment? How do you approach a magazine, radio station, booker or promoter by email? What is the capital of Venezuela? Come listen and learn as Kevin and crew pose these questions (well, most of them), chat about the “I AM JEN†interview, as well as other super terrific stuff on the never tired, sniffley, sneezey or headachy CD Baby Podcast!
Closing music by CD Baby artist Murkadee
Rick Rubin article referenced on our show is HERE
The mastering article Kevin mentions is HERE
#012 : I AM JEN – The World Wide Web As Your Stage
It’s easy to promote in the real world right? All you need is a killer demo, a staple gun and a winning personality. But what if you’re not the outspoken type? What if you’re more the seclusive mad-scientist sort who spends long nights tweeking soundloops or rerecording that xylophone melody 100 times without a thought to whether it could be performed live. Playing live and touring is still the best way to make yourself known, but more and more artists are making their careers online. With billions of music fans scouring the net everyday for new and exciting music, how come you’re not selling millions of albums–if not millions, why not thousands? You’ve got your own website. You’re on CD Baby, MySpace, iTUNES, Napster, Facebook, Friendster and more. So what’s the secret? Maybe it’s time to think outside of the box. Maybe you’re just one good idea away from selling thousands of CDs without ever leaving your bedroom. As we continue with the topic of using video to promote your music, we’ll be talking to Jen Scaturro (aka I AM JEN). Her project, The Broken EP, had been available online for almost two years, but it wasn’t until she released a homemade music video that her sales really gained online momentum.
Watch Jen’s Videos “Blowing My Mind” and The making of the “The Broken EP” HERE
#011 : Roundtable Edition – All About Video
Today’s Roundtable Episode is, well . . . all about video and how it can help your career. We’ll discuss Kevin’s interview with Moving Rushmore in our last episode, touch on some local news, and discuss the technology, equipment and know-how you’ll need to dazzle your fans with digital video! We’re trying some new things with the roundtable discussion, so let us know what you think!
Closing song is by CD Baby artist SWEETHEART
Check out Robert’s companion essay on making video HERE
#010 : Moving Rushmore – Drums, Bass, Guitar and Video
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Moving Rushmore started out a little different than most bands. When the band was just taking shape, they decided that video would be such a crucial part of what they do, that Tim (Their video guy) had to be a full fledge band member. Before they even had a bass player, they had Tim. So what does a band do with a videographer? Film everything of course! From the beginning, Patrick, Jason, Brent, Dave, Tim and later Kirk, have documented their journey on video and released it to the world in the the form of a video podcast(vidcast for short). Throw in a front page feature on iTunes, and you have the making of some serious musical momentum! Their story is a great example of how you can turn a good idea and a little DIY ingenuity, into thousands of new fans.
To download the MR vidcast from iTunes, click HERE!
To check out Moving Rushmore’s website, click HERE!
Photos from the podcast, their vidcast and more!
Created with Admarket’s flickrSLiDR.
#004 : Dan Zanes – Make Friend’s with CD Baby’s Top Selling Artist
CD Baby’s top selling artist, singer/songwriter Dan Zanes, has been making music for over two decades. The former member of the 80’s group, The Del Fuegos, stumbled into his biggest musical accomplishment to date, creating a brand of kid’s music that is enjoyable for the whole family. His albums and performances are more than just music, but a unique experience that encourages community as well as participation. After a packed show at the Aladdin Theater in Portland, OR, Dan took time with us to recount his story. It begins with him hitting the streets, selling CDs out of the trunk of his car. Now he tours the world and works with companies like Disney and Starbucks. With all the success, Dan Zanes remains an independent artist in the truest sense of the word!
The featured music in episode 4 is by Dan Zanes
The intro theme song is by our very own Chris Robley