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9 Tips For A Mobile-Friendly Website
In case you missed it, Google’s latest algorithm brought about the so-called “Mobilegeddon,” which punished websites who weren’t mobile-friendly. Okay, I may be exaggerating a little, but Google did roll out an update on April 21, which punished any website that lacked mobile-friendly pages by decreasing the site’s ranking in mobile search results. Guest Post by Kristina ...
Four Smart Ways To Use Your Press Materials Better
Most musicians know that songs, biographies, one-sheets, photographs, videos, press releases and interviews can all be used to help get gigs, blog reviews, radio play, endorsements, and so much more. But in what formats should these materials be submitted? Let’s review 4 possible options together with feedback from a few industry pros. Guest Post by Bobby Borg, author ...
This 17 Year Old Owns His Own Vinyl Record Label
17 year old high school junior Jarrett Koral founded Jett Plastic Recordings as a vinyl only label. This year for Record Store Day, he released a seven-inch by actor Macaulay Culkin’s Velvet Underground cover band. Macaulay Culin was not Jett Plastic's first release since launching in 2012 and the very indie label will add 6 more ...
4 Top Internet Trends That Will Impact Musicians
Mary Meeker presented her 2015 Internet Trends report at the Code Conference in Cali and it’s filled with key information for artists. You can read the whole thing here but below I’ve picked out the 4 trends that will impact your music-making-self. Guest Post by Matt Voyno on NewRockstarPhilosophy.com 1. The next revolution for making money as a musician: BUY BUTTONS ...
Record Labels Join Effort To Keep .music Domain Control From Google, Amazon
It feels like we've been waiting for the .music domain forever. When released, it will open up to possibility for thousands of musicians and music companies to have a domain name more reflective of their offline moniker, as well as, some interesting lawsuits. Cyprus based Constantine Roussos of DotMusic Limited has received backing from one of ...
Forming A Band As An LLC: A How-To Guide
When you start making a bit more money as a band and get to the point where this is really your career, you need to start treating it like a job. Your band has become a company, and just like any other company, you need to organize yourself, deal with taxes, and protect yourself. Here is a ...
The Three Biggest Reasons Why You Might Still Want To Sign With A Record Label
Depending on who you talk to, the internet has either helped or hindered the music business. Some people think it's done both. Sure, sales are down and the economic paradigm continues to shift, but access to music has never been greater, vinyl sales continue to grow, and with such a low barrier to entry, it seems as ...
Three Ways Musicians Can Stand Out On Social Media
Social media has become one of the most powerful self-promotional tools for all artists. But while many acts use social media like Facebook and Twitter to advertise new releases and upcoming shows, a few go the extra mile, upping their statuses as fan-friendly by interacting with others or posting clever content. Original Post By Bobby Moore ...
Five Smart Ways Freelance Musicians Can Utilize YouTube
There's an overwhelmingly large community of musicians on YouTube. This has been a really positive thing, as the amount of knowledge and skill amassed on this single website has really helped a lot of players in their own practicing and improvement. Guest Post By Dylan Welsh on Sonicbids Blog If you're in a band, you already know the power ...
Not Getting The Media Coverage You Want? Go Get It!
Getting press coverage should be easy in the digital age, right? WRONG! Check out today's article to see how not much has changed in the world of Public Relations when it comes to your music career. Today we live in a world where we can do everything ourselves, especially when it comes to the music industry. ...
