This free read outlines Promotional Strategies for Independent Musicians 



The ten strategies are as follows:

1. The Standing-Out Strategy
2. The Piggybacking Strategy
3. The Agent Strategy
4. The Multitasking Strategy
5. The Long-Haul Strategy
6. The Street Team Strategy
7. The Engage Your Audience Strategy
8. The Keep On Truckin’ Strategy
9. The Alternative Gig Strategy
10. The Stay-Tuned Strategy

That lovely time of year again BONNAROO!  The Roo Youtube is up and running with prior year performances, but for a limited time only, its increasing my anticipation for this years festival!  Seeing Radiohead with a crowd this size is going to be epic!!

Interesting survey taking place  to measure peoples file sharing habits and views on copyright.  They state to have a surprise in store on Pirate Bay in the coming weeks...  "PS. We also have a surprise for you all. Since it is our time to give something back to the file-sharing community we have prepared a small gesture of appreciation. Please keep your eyes open during the next couple of weeks, as it is released through The Pirate Bay. Can't really tell more just now, as it would …

Other Lives - This band is killer, highly recommend, got to see them open twice for Radiohead, good stuff - really great acoustic live session here...

Tonight we are going all out!!!

Two bands  I have recently mentioned He's My Brother, She's My Sister and Arboles Libres are now on the same bill for May 11, 2012 at Vagabond!  Dont Miss it, buy your tickets now!!!

Hypebot.com will be hosting a free (The webinar is free and is open to the first 200 people who register ) webinar on "How to Use ReverbNation to Promote Your Music"

How you can use Promote It to setup Facebook ads to get more fans.
How you can use Promote It to setup Facebook ads to promote your shows.
How you can setup a email list and gather names.
How to get the most out of your Profile.
How to use FanReach fan management.
How to use the ReverbNation Mobile App.
How to use the Reverb Press Kit.

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Just watched this video for the first time, most likely will never watch it again and it doesnt get any more political then this. MIA has the brass to confront everything! "Video sharing website YouTube removed the film from viewing in the Unites States within a day of its posting" Born Free (M.I.A. song) "The music video was filmed in California, America and directed by Romain Gavras as a nine-minute short film without the prior knowledge of M.I.A.'s record labels. Presenting a …

Written by: Ariel Hyatt of CyberPR There are three ways to increase your income: 1. Increase your number of clients (fans). 2. Increase the frequency of purchase, how often your fans buy from you. (and you’d better have more than just music to sell). 3. Increase the amount of money that you charge. "music sold online cannot be treated like a diet product... marketing music from a straight-up traditional Internet marketing approach is, not entirely possible: Products that sell very well …

Written by: Ariel Hyatt of CyberPR There are three ways to increase your income: 1. Increase your number of clients (fans). 2. Increase the frequency of purchase, how often your fans buy from you. (and you’d better have more than just music to sell). 3. Increase the amount of money that you charge. "music sold online cannot be treated like a diet product... marketing music from a straight-up traditional Internet marketing approach is, not entirely possible: Products that sell very well …

I think I have died and gone to Heavan :)

This is some of the most brilliant advice a band should know!!

A lot of people try to sell books, I would check out some of the videos and articles by Ariel Hyatt before buying her book Music Success in Nine Weeks . Also visit her facebook page Cyber PR .   Her team puts out informative videos and articles like the one below :) I happen to agree with the information contained in each! "Are you still not sending out newsletters to your fans? Studies prove you should be… Boston based research firm Chadwick Martin Bailey has completed a …

Really interesting interview with Alabama Shakes on their three years in the making - Wall Street Journal guy says "They are Blowing up Now".  As an artist manager I can tell they are new to this interviewing process, this is something I will keep an eye on as the band develops, I dont think the drummer is going to last very long...

Some roadie and stage hand love. They really do bust their humps!!

Block Party/House Party - This is how it should be done! Austrailian Band Sticky Fingers is on today's playlist, thanks to Triple J Unearthed ! If you can get your hands on the track How To Fly (see below) I recommend it. To download more tracks click here :)