Getting your fans to spread your music to their friends on social networks is probably one of the best ways to grow your fan-base. People are more likely to click on link (or download) from their friend than from a band or marketer, so having a fan recommend your music to their friends will help you reach people you would have never reached before. continue reading »
When ArtistData launched their new interface a few months ago, we were most excited a out their “Alert Local Media” feature. This sent your tour dates to all of the local newspapers and publications so they can list your upcoming shows in the US and Canada. Recently, they added 150+ more publications to spread the word about your shows.
This feature costs $4.99 a month but they have a free 15 day trial to try it out. Honestly, with all the work that goes into touring, a service like this seems like a god-send. Log in to your Artistdata account and head over to here in their Applications Store to check it out.
Youtube just launched a new program at SXSW called “Musician’s Wanted”; a way for musicians to partner up with Youtube for revenue sharing on their videos. Check out Youtube’s blog for information and how to apply. US bands only, right now.
The best thing about using Tumblr as your blog is the ease in which your posts can spread. It is a social blogging community where everyone freely reblogs and passes on links, pictures, music, etc. and I highly recommend you throw one together for your music. Oh, did I mention there is almost zero setup and it’s super easy to post? Yeah…you should be on there.
And today, Tumblr added the ability to add static pages to your blog. Meaning, you can finally put up that “About” page or “Music” page and start building your Tumblr into a more full-fledged site. Click here to read about the new feature and start sharing with their millions of users.
If you aren’t using Reverbnation for your band’s email list, well, I highly recommend that you at least check it out. There are other good alternatives but Reverbnation is amongst the best. Definitely.
They’ve just expanded the services that they bring artists by including a way to create merch and even sell the merchandise to your fans on Facebook.
Macprovideo has a free tutorial to show you how to build your own iPhone Apps using the appOmator utility. With millions of people around the world using iPhones and with the upcoming iPad around the corner, it’s time to find a way to connect to your fans and give them content on their mobile devices.
Hot damn! Looking to build your own iApp? Check out appOmator Beta.
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Google just brought some new social networking features into Gmail to allow you to share with your contacts. It’s called Google Buzz and should be rolling out within the next few days for all Gmail users.
If you’re using WordPress for your band’s webpage or blog, the Gigs Calendar plugin will save you a ton of time setting up a page for your live shows and tours. There’s an easy to use interface in your WordPress Dashboard that allows you to add detailed venue details and then put together your list of shows and also automatically integrates links to google maps.
Click here to download from the WordPress Plugin Directory. (here’s an example of an artist using this on their site)
So you’ve got all these Facebook fans on your page (well, if you don’t, you SHOULD!), but the problem is that you have to send them out of Facebook to get them to buy from you, right? Well, not anymore. Payvment lets you launch a storefront FOR FREE right on your Facebook page.
Downloadsquad has some detailed instructions on how to set it up so go sell some cds and tshirts to the nerds you knew in high school now!
(for bonus points, you can set up a FB advertising campaign to drive people to your new FB Payvement storefornt…oohhh the possibilities).
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