DIY Musician Podcast
Summary: The music business is rapidly changing! Technology has transformed the way musicians record, promote and distribute their music. The internet has also changed the way fans discover and listen to the music they love. In light of these changes, being a do-it-yourself musician can be a daunting task to say the least. With the CD Baby DIY Musician Podcast, we hope to tread the murky waters of the indie music world and provide an added tool for your musical journey. Born out of their daily work with artists at cdbaby.com, Kevin, Chris, and Bolton work to educate and encourage artists while building community among fellow musicians. The DIY Musician Podcast features interviews with promoters, lawyers, publishers, bookers, and artists of all styles and backgrounds. Kevin and the gang will also share tips, tricks, breaks and mistakes---all in the name of being indie. Join us!
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- Copyright: 2006-2009
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Howard Massey is a recording engineer and producer turned writer and author. He authored the books Behind the Glass Volume 1 & 2 that chronicles the many hours he spent talking to music producers from all different recording backgrounds. Investigating how they go about recording and making great albums. People like George Martin, and Daniel... The post #080: Howard Massey – Behind the Glass appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
iTunes and Lala tie the knot and tech blogs are a buzz with the news. What does this mean for the future of digital music? Are we moving into the cloud? Also, 2009’s top ten viral videos are not what you might expect (sadly no monkey that smells his own poop and then falls backwards... The post #079: Roundtable – See ya 09! Hello 2010! appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
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 recorded by exchanging files across the web which has allowed incredible access to musicians who were formerly only available if... The post #078: Ryan States – Remote collaboration appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
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! The post #077: Roundtable – Controversy Abounds appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
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 internet trickery that built his following, Corey simply toured diligently and worked hard to make honest connections with his audience. ... The post #076: Corey Smith – The grass roots approach to success appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
We’ve been making our list and checking it twice! Let the CD Baby Podcasters fill your stockings with indie tips and tricks. In this episode, Kevin, Chris and Bolton discuss the impending holiday season, and how to best position your music to take advantage of the shopping blitz. The tips come from CD Baby’s Artist... The post #075: The Holidays are here – Make YOUR Music a Holiday Hit! appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
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. The post #074: Roundtable – Bundle Up! appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
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 dedicated fan base closer to home. He concentrated on the smaller scenes that were within his reach. Armed with a... The post #073: Josh Rosenthal – 1,000 fans one city at a time appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
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. The post #072: Roundtable – Google Your Tunes appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
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. To keep the dialogue going with her fans, Allison leverages the power of Twitter, Live Stream, and You Tube to communicate with her audience and... The post #071: Allison Weiss – The Kickstarter effect appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
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 doing much of the work on their own after choosing an independent path. The guys recently stopped by the CD... The post #070: Works Progress Administration – Life after the machine appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
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 free? Should you continue to shop your album or release it DIY? Where have all the A&R guys gone? All... The post #069: Roundtable – Where have all the A&R guys gone? appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
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 his own to do things his way, and the result has been overwhelming success as an indie artist. Celldweller tracks... The post #068: Celldweller – Building your own brand appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
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 on raising funds for the studio, using Twitter to get gigs and paying taxes on the road. Plus we’re already... The post #067: Roundtable – Social Media, Music and You appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
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. A bill enters congress to grant royalties to recording artists for radio play. Of course it wouldn’t be a proper... The post #066: Roundtable – We’re Back appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
