#287: The new rules for cover art
Contrary to the old idiom, people DO judge a book by its cover. And the same goes for music. If your release’s cover artwork is blurry, unnecessarily cluttered or just downright ugly, it could put…
#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…
#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…
#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…
#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. …
#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…
#064 Roundtable – Twitter Vs. Music Journalism
This week’s episode focuses on a video by Rolling Stone music critic Christopher R. Weingarten
#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…
#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…
#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…
#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…
#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…
#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…
#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…
#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…
#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…
#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…
#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…
#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…
#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…
#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…
#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…
#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…
#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…
#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…
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