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
Podcasts:
Apple announces the new improved iPhone (optimized for video). YouTube adds video editing. Thom York of Radiohead claims the music industry is dying. Kevin recaps his show opening for the British new wave group, Wang Chung. The Podcasters discuss last weeks semi-explicit interview with Martin Atkins. Plus, calls and emails from our totally rock’n audience.... The post #095: Roundtable – Everybody Have Fun Tonight! appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
Martin is a longtime musician (Public Image Ltd, Killing Joke, and Pigface) and a full time lecturer at Columbia College Chicago. He recently penned a book called “Tour Smart and Break the Band” that examines all that is needed to hit the road and have a productive touring experience. You might be thinking, “How hard... The post #094: Martin Atkins – Tour Smart! appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
In the news, Facebook has caused quite a stir with privacy and policy changes that have left many looking for an alternative social network. Avid Twitter user John Mayer, a musician with over 3.2 million followers, decides that Twitter is . . .over. CD Baby launches its new singles program. In news of less concern,... The post #093: Roundtable – Twitter’s Slow Dive and Facebook’s Face Plant appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
Income from performance royalties is on the rise according to ASCAP. YouTube is working on a new streaming-video rental model. Facebook now allows users to “unlike” things. The Podcasters revisit last week’s interview with Scott Sellwood and discuss how cover songs offer unique marketing possibilities. Plus, calls and emails from our incredibly talented and intelligent... The post #092: Roundtable – Cover Songs As Marketing Tools appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
An amazing number of CD Baby artists have achieved success through their version of a cover song. Covers provide an opportunity to be discovered by fans searching for a well-known song. It’s a great way to introduce your act, and can open the door to someone discovering your original music, but you do have... The post #091: Scott Sellwood – How to License a Cover Song appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
How will the iPad and devices like it change the way we listen to and create music? Is this technology a step forward or a step back in computing? Kevin makes his predictions about the future of independent music and Chris and Bolton weigh in with their thoughts. Listener feedback, laughs and great indie tips!... The post #090: Roundtable – The iPad and the Future of Music appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
You’ve emailed, called, and left comments on our blog. You’ve got tips, and opinions, and stories about being an indie artist. You hate or love our guests. You miss calling Bolton, Robert. You want to plug your band. Well your voices will be heard! And even more so than usual. In this episode we’ve dedicated... The post #089: Roundtable – Listener Feedback Galore! appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
Kristin Thomson is the Education Director at the Future of Music Coalition, a national nonprofit organization that works to ensure a diverse musical culture where artists flourish, are compensated fairly for their work, and where fans can find the music they want. The coalition works to lobby lawmakers to ensure that the voice of the artist... The post #088: Kristin Thomson – The Future of Radio appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
The value of music is undeniable. Music is woven into the fabric of every human culture. The digital age has made more music available for cheaper than ever before. This is an exciting time for music listeners because of the unprecedented variety available. This is an amazing time for musicians because they have access to... The post #087: Roundtable – The Value of Music appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
Giving away music for free: does it help or hinder an artist’s career? There are those who believe that giving away music devalues it and makes it disposable. Others believe that free music is an essential marketing tool that artists can use to expand their reach and build their fan base. Both Schools of thought... The post #086: Chris Anderson – all about FREE appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
A new study confirms watching music videos is still the primary attraction on YouTube. Rock Band for indie artists may be more work than it’s worth. Facebook topples yahoo as being the #2 most popular site in the US. Chris dawns a handlebar mustache. The Bolt thinks he’s discovered a great use for Apple’s upcoming... The post #085: Roundtable – What kind of business needs your music? appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
A strategic partnership is a relationship between the artist/band and a company that wants to use music in a way that enhances the products they promote. With all the doom and gloom about the music industry that’s out there, the one big positive that usually gets overshadowed is that music consumption is at an all... The post #084: Strategic partnerships for your music appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
Heard the Buzz about Google Buzz? How about the case of the disappearing music Blogs on Blogger? The Podcasters discuss these topics, share some stories from their own music adventures and revisit last weeks interview with Brian Mazzaferi from I Fight Dragons. Plus your calls and emails AND a very special offer from CD Baby... The post #083: Roundtable – News, reviews, and a special offer appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
Brian is a member of the Band I Fight Dragons, who after their first year, find themselves signing a major label record deal. What’s interesting is the events that led them to that deal were very focused DIY tactics that built an enormous amount of buzz and started generating consistently strong sales for their music. ... The post #082: Brian Mazzaferi – I Fight Dragons appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
In this exciting episode of the DIY Musician Podcast, Bolton gets his very own theme song. That’s right, the world premiere of Mr. Billy’s “The Bolt.” In music related news: More speculations about Apple intentions with the newly acquired Lala and Rockband opens itself up to the indie music community. The Podcasters recap of last... The post #081: Roundtable – Bolton Gets a Theme Song appeared first on DIY Musician Podcast.
