Indie Music Tech

Indie Music Tech

And the winner is.... Indie Music Tech. While I received over 40 suggestions for last week's name contest, this was the only name that seemed to fit, and that was also an available domain. Unfortunately, no one suggested it. I came up with the name last night after trying to purchase IndieMusic.Org, which was suggested by Taylor McKnight, but that name had just been registered the day before. So, Indie Music Tech it is, for now.

Thanks to everyone that emailed in suggestions!
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I was listening to J.J. Cale when I wrote this post

I'll Pay You $100

That's right; I'll pay you $100 via PayPal if you can come up with a name for this blog, as Indie Music 2.0 was just a temporary place card. While it's evolved from DIY marketing and promotion tips for indie musicians, to a discovery resource about the Internet based products and services enabling indie artists, these two directions are not mutually exclusive. It would be great to find a name that somehow reflected both, but I'm open to just a good name :-)

So, all you have to do is come up with a name that not only I like, but is also an available domain name, and you'll get a C-Note! There are no deadlines. For more details, just send me an email.

Name Change to Indie Music 2.0

You've probably noticed I've changed the name of this blog to Indie Music 2.0 from Indie Music Marketing. I did this because a couple of weeks ago I started to expand my topics beyond DIY marketing and promotion to also include articles on the trends, products, services, policies, conferences and technology that are influencing the next generation of the indie music industry as well. When I started this blog I wasn't sure of the direction it would take, and I'm still not (that's for my readers to determine), but there's just too much going on in the music industry not to take a more comprehensive approach. Not to mention, I've been getting great feedback from readers like you when my articles have covered broader music topics for indie musicians. Also, the new name will probably only be a temporary one, as I would like to find a more suitable title. So in the coming weeks I will solicit your help in creating a more permanent identity... details to follow next month...

Also, you may have noticed that I re-designed my site some. It's fairly mediocre, but it's about the most customization my TypePad account can handle, so I will probably move to WordPress for more design flexibility in the coming months. Hopefully by the end of the year. Until then, I will attempt to make it as user friendly as possible.

As always, I welcome your comments.

Peace

BTW, when you get a moment, check out my new poll about Synchronicity Live and/or my radio stations on Pandora

Marketing and Promotion blog for Indie Musicians and Bands

After about two years of debating whether or not to start a music marketing blog for the Indie community, I've decided to pull the trigger... Yeah, I know, another music related blog for the already crowded blogosphere (yawn...).  But, this blog is solely for independent bands, musicians, record labels and managers. And, every week, beginning with today (shortly after this post), I plan to provide industry info and free practical tips (based on my experience marketing bands on-line since 1995) on digital distribution, promotion/marketing, publishing, technology, networking, and industry opportunities, among other relevant Indie music info, including interviews.  While some of this is already being done, I plan to provide a different twist, and I think you will find this blog will become another resource for growing your fan base.... and by all means, please feel free to let me know if it doesn't :-)

So, if you're an Indie musician and/or a member of an Indie band, drop back by a little later today as I will begin posting shortly, and please spread the word!

Peace.

BTW, please feel free to comment on this post with your suggestions for posts/articles, or anything else you've got on your mind.