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Watch Five Classic Videos From the Strokes
Mar 12With Found Footage, we dig through the depths of archival video on the internet. From performances to interviews to music videos, we uncover the best visual documents floating around the web. Since there's a new Strokes album on the horizon (Comedown Machine is out March 26 via RCA), we're taking the time to look at some of the band's finest moments in filmed performance and interview form. For a deeper exploration of the history of the Strokes, read Jonathan Garrett's 2011 interview feature...
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Come Say Hello to CD Baby This Week at SXSW
Mar 12CD Baby’s Official SXSW Day Party & Evening Showcase Once again, CD Baby is headed down south to Austin for SXSW! We want to get some “face-time” with CD Baby artists and our industry pals, so we’re hosting a couple big events while we’re there. Hopefully you’ll come visit with us for a bit. First,… CD Baby / Rumblefish Day Party at SXSW When: Wednesday, March 13th 2-5pm Where: Darwin’s Pub: 223 East 6th Street, Austin, TX 78701 (@ San Jacinto) Bands: 2-2:30pm – MC...
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Start your Email List and Get It On your Merch Booth
Mar 12After slacking for a while, I’m finally taking my own advice. I’m going to actually start my email list for my band. Don’t get me wrong. I’ve been collecting emails at every show. Unfortunately I haven’t been putting them into an email list that I mail regularly. The main reason this is stupid: emails get more people to your shows. So, I’m going to take this time to let you know the basics of why you should have an email list and how to start grabbing those emails for yourself. Why email...
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Watch: Torres Performs "Come to Terms", Discusses Her Namesake and Nashville in Pitchfork.tv Video
Mar 12Today, Pitchfork.tv presents an interview and performance from Mackenzie Scott, aka the Nashville singer/songwriter Torres. She explains that she took the name Torres from her late grandfather, talks about living in Nashville, and performs "Come to Terms" from her great self-titled album. Subscribe to Pitchfork.tv on YouTube here.
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Amanda Palmer's Lessons For Musicians Too Uncomfortable To Ask Their Fans For Money
Mar 12By Levi James (@launchrelease) of music crowdfunding blog Launch + Release. At the 5:55 minute mark of Amanda Palmer’s now legendary TED talk, I actually teared up a bit. I could totally relate. She talks about the un-documented immigrant family who sleeps on the couches and the floor in their small apartment so that Amanda and her band can take the beds. Amanda lies in bed with a sinking feeling of “These people have so little. Is this fair?” In the morning the Mom expresses her...
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Come Say Hi to CD Baby This Week at SXSW
Mar 12CD Baby’s Official SXSW Day Party & Evening Showcase Once again, CD Baby is headed down south to Austin for SXSW! We want to get some “face-time” with CD Baby artists and our industry pals, so we’re hosting a couple big events while we’re there. Hopefully you’ll come visit with us for a bit. First,… CD Baby / Rumblefish Day Party at SXSW When: Wednesday, March 13th 2-5pm Where: Darwin’s Pub: 223 East 6th Street, Austin, TX 78701 (@ San Jacinto) Bands: 2-2:30pm – MC...
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Big Boi and B.o.B. Star in Army of TWO: The Devil's Cartel Game, Watch "Double or Nothing" Video
Mar 12Big Boi is back with new music following Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors. "Double or Nothing" is a collaboration with B.o.B, and it's for the video game Army of TWO: The Devil's Cartel. Both Big Boi and B.o.B. also play characters in the game itself. According to a press release, "From facial features and body movement down to their tattoos, the duo has been recreated in-game where they play the role of TWO operatives, helping players blast their way through Mexico’s most dangerous cartel."...
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The Artist As Entrepeneur, D2F & More w/CEO Of ioumusic [Upward Spiral Podcast]
Mar 12This episode, we're joined by Rob MacArthur of ioumusic.com. We discuss how the tenets of entrepreneurialism and the "lean startup" apply to bands, and we evaluate whether the Direct-To-Fan business model has reached its full potential. Plus news on industry revenues, Amanda Palmer's TED talk, and recommendations for beer, apps, and more! Plus, meet up with Jason at SXSW for the chance to hear your voice on an upcoming show! Listen for details. Resources: Industry Revenues...
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YouTube Video Tips & Tools From The Music Playbook To vidIQ
Mar 12YouTube remains one of the core web and mobile tools for musicians for so many reasons from revenue generation to social media power. While some consider YouTube a fair weather friend, especially when the topic of revenue arises, it's an inescapable part of most working musicians' lives. Here are a variety of tips and tools for upping your YouTube video game. YouTube's Music Playbook Guide YouTube's Creator Playbook is an official source for tips and insights on improving your YouTube...
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Watch AraabMuzik's "The Prince Is Coming" Video
Mar 12AraabMuzik's video for "The Prince Is Coming", off his new mixtape For Professional Use Only, begins with the following words: "In the age of legends, the story of man was written in rhythm." And it goes from there, depicting an ancient civilization in which the MPC seems to be worshipped as a holy object. The clip was directed by Tilla. Watch it below, via TrillHD. Watch AraabMuzik perform "Streetz Tonight" at last year's Pitchfork Music Festival:
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