Thursday, July 28th, 2011 at
3:44 pm
New Here? Then check out the Musicgoat Mission:
1) Break down music barriers (Genre? What is a genre?).
2) Help bands/artists get their music heard.
3) Bring bands/artists and their fans closer together.
4) Entertain the willing.
If any of those excite you, congrats you are one of us. Subscribe now by clicking here.
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There’s a specter haunting the fringes mediocrity – thousands and thousands of incredible musicians who can play, can create – who can do amazing work.Years ago, these musicians could only be heard among their family and friends. Maybe they would play at some alleyway bar. Or maybe, just maybe, someone would hear them and serve them up to the masses – but only when tamed and put into a marketable genre. That era is over. Anyone who can create should record their music and share it with the world. Let me show you why you – anyone should just get started. Read the rest of this entry
Tuesday, July 26th, 2011 at
3:46 pm
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Since writing a post about Google Plus from a musicians perspectiveabout a month ago, I’ve been tracking what other people have been saying about it.
I want to learn more myself and I to see if artists and music “Guru’s” where seeing what I was seeing.
Today I share all that info with you. Enjoy…
Hypebot – Warning: Do NOT Start a Google+ Account for Your Band, Label, Studio or Store. Here’s Why
Bands, I am starting with this one because many of you been asking how to start a band page and here is your answer. IMPORTANT: I would still recommend check out the rest of articles below though so that you understand it. Also you might find a few tips on you an your band mates could use it in the meantime.
Bob Baker – Google Plus for Music Marketing
Bob has been helping musicians market their stuff for eons. He has really jumped on this whole Google Plus thing. In this article he show a few examples of how musicians are using Google Plus Hangouts (Hmmm, now where have I heard that before…? hint). Read the rest of this entry
Thursday, July 21st, 2011 at
4:35 pm
Ready for some inspiration from one of indies most innovative and rising stars? Great, then I have a podcast for you to check out.
Not exactly sure how my friends Greg and Jay from Social Blend were able to swing it, but they have Nataly Dawn from YouTube/ video song superstars Pomplamoose.
She talk about the following:
- How Pomplemoose started and gained popular using YouTube
- Their early struggles
- Using covers to make fans aware of your music
- How they choose covers
- What music inspire them and their work
- Why they are indie
- What it means to be indie
- Upcoming collaborations
- Where she thinks she looks like a hooker
- How they are able to keep their sanity as their popularity increases
- Her new Kickstarter campaign she started to raise money for her latest project
- And more..
Bottom line, whether you are a music fan or musician, there is a ton of great stuff in this interview. Very inspiring!
Anyway, enough outta me. Go listen for yourself by clicking here.
OH and one more thing, please share this podcast with anyone your can. Greg, Jay and Nataly all work very hard and deserve to have their work heard.
Tuesday, July 19th, 2011 at
2:11 pm
This is about as indie as it gets. Here is a very cool cover of Princes “Purple Rain.”
The interesting thing here is, Prince HATES people covering his music. So much so that he wants to outlaw (yes outlaw) cover songs (wtf ?). I can’t even imagine a world without cover songs. Hell think of a artists that have benefited from their songs being covered and I know there are songs out there that were actually better when they were covered. Read the rest of this entry
Friday, July 15th, 2011 at
2:59 pm
What do you get when you grab a Geek of Doom (Greg Davies), an electronic musician who loves gaming (Terr Ciavarra) and a music blogging folk rock musician dad (me) and record their conversation?
You get a podcast filled with…
- Songs by underrated musicians that pretty pretty damn good
- Music facts that I bet you may not know but wished you had (or not, fun either way)
- Insight on being a dad and musician (Greg asked what my kids thought about their daddy being a musician)
- An exploration of Micheal Bolton the rocker versus Micheal Bolton the crooner (this will surprise you)
- A little Google+ for bands chat (We just couldn’t resist)
- The merits of being an “analog” artist versus a “digital” artist and something about vinyl.
- And some other stuff I missed
Anyway, you need to check it out. Load this sucker on your iPod or phone and go for a walk, mow the lawn, do some house work, take a long drive, or whatever. We make you smile, think, and keep you company. What more could you ask for?
Thursday, July 14th, 2011 at
2:27 pm
Distortion can sound great, we all love distorted guitar sounds, however there is a big audible difference between overdriving valves in a guitar amp and overdriving semi pro recording equipment.The following explains how to reduce harsh unpleasant distortion during recording and mixing.
All current digital audio workstations can operate at 24 bit resolution so what does this actually mean and how will it help your music sound better? One of the most important factors of improvement by using 24 resolution in recording and mixing is being able to set your recording and mix gain structure up for lower distortion. Read the rest of this entry
Monday, July 11th, 2011 at
3:07 pm
I’ve worked in the music industry for over 20 years and, even as so many things have changed, one thing remains the same: Your live show can make or break you. Much like Marvin Mosby wrote in his “Why Nobody Is Buying Your Music” post, you really can’t fake it… not if you really want to make it.
Old School 101
The artists that pretty much everyone agrees are classic – whether you enjoy their music or not – all have toured consistently throughout their careers and continue to do so. At 63, Stevie Nicks is about to kick off a solo trek and she’s well aware of the passing time: “At the moment, I can’t stop. If I ever feel I’m doing things that are age-inappropriate, I might reconsider. But female opera singers work into their 70s. Why not a rock singer?” Read the rest of this entry
Wednesday, July 6th, 2011 at
7:23 pm
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Marketing music online isn’t an easy job these days. There are many places to be and a gazillion tools to use. With all the learning and managing required your head can start spinning pretty quickly and your precious time can evaporate quicker than Windex on sun-drenched windshield. But I think Google Plus might just help us with that.
Brogan Knows
At first thought Google Plus looked like another take it or leave it ploy by Google to grab some attention away from the Facebooks and Twitters of the world. But after reading Chris Brogan’s Google Plus 50 post, I have changed my mind, BIG time. Read the rest of this entry
Tuesday, July 5th, 2011 at
1:10 am
Image by rick via Flickr
It’s a tough old world out there, and with record sales plummeting it’s easy to see every other musician as just another competitor for the paltry cash available. However, something that we’ve learnt in the post rock scene is that having an active community surrounding your music by cooperating with like minded musicians has tremendous benefits.
Here are just 3 of the reasons why.
1. You can share each other’s fanbase
Let’s face it, most marketing is about getting your product in front of other people’s audiences. Whether that means getting on a popular radio show, mentioned on a high traffic blog or retweeted by an ‘influencer’, marketing is about reaching out to new people. Read the rest of this entry
Friday, July 1st, 2011 at
12:18 pm
Check these guys out! Dino Planet is a new groove-based power rock trio from the Bay Area. Focusing on updating classic funk and reggae stylings with a modern edge, their do-it-yourself attitude, catchy tunes and musical aptitude are winning over fans by the dozens.
Catch them all over California this summer! Read the rest of this entry
