fan relations
Ghostbusters and the Modern Musician, part I (Keymasters & Gatekeepers)
I have been thinking a lot about Ghostbusters lately, and the more that I think about it, the more that I believe that there is a lot that independent musicians can learn from the film. Seriously! Thus, our new series: Ghostbusters and The Modern Musician. Today, we examine one of the film’s key subplots, a tale of passion and love that transcends time and all obstacles. Yes, today I want to talk about the love affair of Zuul and Vinz Clortho…
John Doe on the Current State of the Music Industry: “You sort of deserve it.”
The one-and-only John Doe was interviewed by the guys over at CNET on modern recording techniques, the price of music and file sharing. The whole thing is worth reading, but here is one of our favorite quotes: I don’t have the discipline or the organizational skills to have my own label but I take my [...]
Take a photo, win a prize!
Indie musician Allison Weiss is a daily contest 5/4-5/10 via her Twitter account, where her followers and fans are encouraged to submit photos featuring three specific objects. The winners receive either a CD or downloads from Allison. Talk about a great way to engage your fans. (More artists should be doing things like this!) Check [...]
To EP or not to EP…
Brian Hazard over at the Music Think Tank just posted an excellent article on the benefits of releasing a follow-up EP a short time after releasing your full-length album. Among other reasons, he reminds us that it rewards your most loyal fans with additional music and can actually help maintain interest in your full-length. Read [...]
