Music Promotion and Marketing tips for Indie Musicians
In episode #368 of the DIY Musician Podcast, we sit down with Jack Conte, co-founder and CEO of Patreon, as well as one-half of the musical duo Pomplamoose and co-leader of Scary Pockets. Jack shares…
As we head into the next decade armed with faster internet connections and more bandwidth, it’s exciting to see the innovative ways artists are starting to collaborate with each other. Entire albums are now being…
Apple and Lala sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G! Twitter use wanes. Spotify payouts come under fire. The Podcasters discuss their own musical projects and recap last weeks interview with Corey Smith. Plus a slew of exciting calls addressing the usefulness of Twitter, Bolton’s on-air name (The Bolt!?) and more!
Corey Smith made headlines when his independent music career slowly grew into a multi-million dollar business, selling out large venues normally reserved for those with chart topping hits. No, it was not some sort of…
We’ve been making our list and checking it twice! Â Let the CD Baby Podcasters fill your stockings with indie tips and tricks. Â In this episode, Kevin, Chris and Bolton discuss the impending holiday season, and…
Weezer bundles up with Snuggies. And the Podcasters revisit last weeks interview with Josh Rosenthal, and discuss how targeting the right market can be just the thing to move your music career forward.
Josh Rosenthal is a singer-songwriter living in Salt Lake City, Utah. Instead of making those long, costly treks to larger, more established music markets like LA, NYC, and Nashville, Josh spent his time cultivating a…
In an unexpected move, Robert changes his on-air name to Bolton. Google throws its hat into the music game. MySpace offers stats for their artist profile pages. Is iTunes LP a real option for indie artists? These questions and topics addressed, plus the Podcasters take on your calls as we dive into the ever changing landscape of indie music online.
Allison Weiss is a true DIY artist eager to get her music career moving forward, but being a college student makes touring and getting beyond her local scene a challenge. Â To keep the dialogue going…
The guys from Works Progress Administration definitely have plenty of label experience under their belt from all their past projects (Toad the Wet Sprocket, Nickel Creek, Lyle Lovette). With WPA’s debut album, they find themselves…
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…
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…
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…
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. …
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…
This week’s episode focuses on a video by Rolling Stone music critic Christopher R. Weingarten
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. Â As the shift in the music industry became…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The internet is an irreplaceable tool for music promotion, but is it possible to build a music career in cyberspace alone? Â In this episode, we hear from solo pianist David Nevue, who built his music…
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…