Arctic Monkeys newest, fifth album, AM, may be the best collection of songs to hear while walking in a big city after midnight. It's filled with an attitude of cool nonchalance and a tempo that remains mid-level throughout.
Out only a few weeks, AM has already been nominated for the Mercury Prize, the UK's gift for their home-bred favorites, and hit number 1 on the UK Albums Chart. These guys are definitely the best thing to come from England since Radiohead, but they lost themselves in
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
5 Ways To Avoid Music Industry Scammers - The Google Test
Hi all. Today's post is something that I talk about often in Facebook statuses and emails, but strangely have never dedicated an article to the topic - how to tell if your band is getting scammed. It's very simple, but absolutely necessary in this world of "free for all" industry people. Many artists aren't sure how to properly research companies and industry individuals before choosing to work with them. This leads to thousands, possibly millions, of artists getting ripped off. When you get
Monday, August 26, 2013
The 5 Most Significant Self-Released Albums
The goal at I.M.P. is to pull the quality musicians crawling through the muck of self-promotion up to the surface. With the Internet behemoth at full roar, sharing music, singles, experiments, full albums, is as easy as the click clack of a keyboard.
An artist can record something into the head of a microphone, compress the sound into the unseen MP3, drag, drop and magically, anyone with the mildest of interest can open their ears to it. No PR team necessary. No label approval waiting
An artist can record something into the head of a microphone, compress the sound into the unseen MP3, drag, drop and magically, anyone with the mildest of interest can open their ears to it. No PR team necessary. No label approval waiting
Monday, July 29, 2013
Paul McCartney And Nirvana Bring 3 Hour Rock Masterpiece To Safeco Field
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Why do we gather together as human beings when it's often more comfortable and convenient to be alone? Is there potential for true communion when we gather? It is possible to rid ourselves of artificial divisions? What is the purpose and potential of music? If it inspires, what can we do with that inspiration to make it useful? Can it be used as a vehicle for compassion?
These are questions
Why do we gather together as human beings when it's often more comfortable and convenient to be alone? Is there potential for true communion when we gather? It is possible to rid ourselves of artificial divisions? What is the purpose and potential of music? If it inspires, what can we do with that inspiration to make it useful? Can it be used as a vehicle for compassion?
These are questions
Monday, June 17, 2013
Don't Put A Chokehold On Your Dream
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I always enjoy a
I always enjoy a
Monday, June 3, 2013
Rock Survives And Thrives in 2013
Announcement after announcement and stream after stream, from David Bowie's new album early this year to strong releases from Dillinger Escape Plan, Alice in Chains, Iggy & the Stooges, Queens of the Stone Age, and more, it's easy to get excited about rock music in 2013. This post is merely meant to pay it forward to artists who I feel are doing inspired work within the fields of rock, metal, punk, prog, and their surrounding genres.
1. David Bowie
The music world was shocked when David
1. David Bowie
The music world was shocked when David
Monday, May 20, 2013
Dillinger Escape Plan's "One Of Us Is The Killer" Lights A Fire Of Inspiration
Dillinger Escape Plan are back with the newly released "One Of Us Is The Killer", out now via Sumerian Records. They're a band that continually evolve, and to many, their last outing "Option Paralysis" was about as good as it gets; daring, frantic, and passionate. Well, I've listened to the new album about 4 times through already and, well, this is the opposite of "phoning it in". If you peel back the layers of this band, who at first seem like troublemakers, angry for the sake of it...you find
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
5 Reasons Why You Should Finish Your Damn Album
Sorry for my bluntness. This is a quick point about the importance of finishing/releasing your album or EP. I often receive submissions from artists seeking promotion to music media. I'm always excited to take a close listen to new music, and sites like Soundcloud are an excellent way to preview an artist. They provide a perfect opportunity for artists to showcase their work for stream or download, but just like anything else, this shouldn't end up as an excuse to be unorganized. Think of sites
5 Reasons Why You Should Finish Your Damn Album
Sorry for my bluntness. This is a quick point about the importance of finishing/releasing your album or EP. I often receive submissions from artists seeking promotion to music media. I'm always excited to take a close listen to new music, and sites like Soundcloud are an excellent way to preview an artist. They provide a perfect opportunity for artists to showcase their work for stream or download, but just like anything else, this shouldn't end up as an excuse to be unorganized. Think of sites
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Innovation in Music Series - Juno Reactor Exclusive Interview
Welcome to the 2nd installment of our "Innovation in Music Series", where I interview artists who have blazed a path for themselves by following their hearts and bringing something truly vital and original to the world. The first interview in the series was with progressive metal giants Animals As Leaders. Today's interview is with an artist who has been one of my very favorites since the mid-90's and who I consider a true innovator - Juno Reactor. I previously included him in my "12 Essential
Friday, April 26, 2013
Juno Reactor's "The Golden Sun Of The Great East" Is A Genre-Transcending Masterwork
Juno Reactor has been a respected institution in music for over 20 years now. Started as an art project with the sole intention of creating good art that was not commercially motivated, Ben Watkins soon found that there were many music listeners around the world who were looking for his particular type of imagination. And so it grew. From his debut single "Laughing Gas" to "Transmissions" (1993), "Luciana" (1994), "Beyond The Infinite" (1995), my personal gateway drug, 1997's flawless
Hot Blood of Yeah Yeah Yeahs is all drained on "Mosquito"
The 3D Toy Story-from-hell cover art for Yeah Yeah Yeahs' new album, Mosquito, shows a crying nude baby getting pinged by the blood-sucking insect. It's jarring, uncomfortable and makes one feel itchy all over. Unfortunately that depiction doesn't quite match the mood of the resulting set of songs on the New York City band's fourth album.
With TV On The Radio's Dave Sitek (and James Murphy for one song) working production, there is a much heavier emphasis on atmospherics as they float
With TV On The Radio's Dave Sitek (and James Murphy for one song) working production, there is a much heavier emphasis on atmospherics as they float
Let Off Orbit take you for a quick ride with "City Of Wonders"
Off Orbit may be from Miami, Florida, but their sound comes straight from the Texas desert expanse where plenty of psych-blues bands have called home. Their three-song debut EP, City Of Wonders, is a quick snapshot into their developing sound.
Opener, and first single, "Vice City," kicks off with a jumpy guitar intro then evolves into a hippy shake. Moises Jimenez leads the four-piece with scratchy rust-coated vocals. It's fun and loose and would be the perfect first song to play on a long
Opener, and first single, "Vice City," kicks off with a jumpy guitar intro then evolves into a hippy shake. Moises Jimenez leads the four-piece with scratchy rust-coated vocals. It's fun and loose and would be the perfect first song to play on a long
Monday, April 22, 2013
Iggy And The Stooges Release Fun But Mixed Offering With "Ready To Die"
Iggy and the Stooges "Ready to Die" has to be one of the most anticipated rock releases of 2013, and the reuniting of Iggy Pop and guitarist James Williamson has been much talked about. The album is meant to be more of a snapshot for where the group is right now as opposed to any follow up to "Raw Power", with all the weighted expectations that implies. All of The Stooges' original albums are considered classics in their own right, while 2007's "The Weirdness" received generally poor reviews.
Friday, April 19, 2013
Call Out To Underground & DIY Rock Groups Worldwide
Independent Music Promotions is opening it's doors to quality underground and DIY rock groups worldwide. In my own small way, I want to create change, not for the "music industry". That doesn't matter. It's just an imaginary structure. I simply want to support real music. It's the reason why I don't work with mainstream/Idol pop, radio rock, or artists who are only concerned with stardom. While I'm not against those things, the first music I was really inspired by on a deep level was music of
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Innovation In Music Series - Animals As Leaders Exclusive Interview
Welcome to my new "Innovation in Music" series, the first guest being an artist who truly deserves the respect they're receiving worldwide; Animals As Leaders. This series was inspired by what I feel is essential to any truly great art; complete originality. Often I come across artists who want to be coached, artists who try to achieve a certain sound in order to fit into their genre or local scene, and artists who strive to imitate their idols, sounding watered down in the process. So I
Innovation In Music Series - Animals As Leaders Exclusive Interview
Welcome to my new "Innovation in Music" series, the first guest being an artist who truly deserves the respect they're receiving worldwide; Animals As Leaders. This series was inspired by what I feel is essential to any truly great art; complete originality. Often I come across artists who want to be coached, artists who try to achieve a certain sound in order to fit into their genre or local scene, and artists who strive to imitate their idols, sounding watered down in the process. So I
Innovation In Music Series - Animals As Leaders Exclusive Interview
Welcome to my new "Innovation in Music" series, the first guest being an artist who truly deserves the respect they're receiving worldwide; Animals As Leaders. This series was inspired by what I feel is essential to any truly great art; complete originality. Often I come across artists who want to be coached, artists who try to achieve a certain sound in order to fit into their genre or local scene, and artists who strive to imitate their idols, sounding watered down in the process. So I
Innovation In Music Series - Animals As Leaders Exclusive Interview
Welcome to my new "Innovation in Music" series, the first guest being an artist who truly deserves the respect they're receiving worldwide; Animals As Leaders. This series was inspired by what I feel is essential to any truly great art; complete originality. Often I come across artists who want to be coached, artists who try to achieve a certain sound in order to fit into their genre or local scene, and artists who strive to imitate their idols, sounding watered down in the process. So I
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Dark Horses release debut album in North America
Brighton’s own melancholic collective Dark Horses will release their debut album Black Music in North America this week (4/2) via Last Gang. The new record, which came out in the UK last October, features a handful of slow burning compositions that are equally catchy and rich in emotional variety.
Dark Horses have gained notoriety over the last few years from touring with prolific acts such as Tame Impala and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, whose bassist Robert Levon Been even shares a vocal
Dark Horses have gained notoriety over the last few years from touring with prolific acts such as Tame Impala and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, whose bassist Robert Levon Been even shares a vocal
Dark Horses release debut album in North America
Brighton’s own melancholic collective Dark Horses will release their debut album Black Music in North America this week (4/2) via Last Gang. The new record, which came out in the UK last October, features a handful of slow burning compositions that are equally catchy and rich in emotional variety.
Dark Horses have gained notoriety over the last few years from touring with prolific acts such as Tame Impala and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, whose bassist Robert Levon Been even shares a vocal
Dark Horses have gained notoriety over the last few years from touring with prolific acts such as Tame Impala and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, whose bassist Robert Levon Been even shares a vocal
Friday, March 29, 2013
Marla Mase featuring legendary guitarist Tomás Doncker to tour Europe in support of Mase’s new album SPEAK DELUXE
New York rock/punk/experimental artist Marla Mase has announced a European mini-tour where she'll be accompanied by legendary guitarist Tomás Doncker, who worked with her on her 2013 full-length CD "SPEAK Deluxe". The album, which dealt with topics ranging from anorexia to women's rights, was released on February 28, 2013, on the heels of Marla's Chinese tour and her honorary "Messenger of Peace" award by Friends of the UN for her work as a visionary artist/songwriter.
About the tour,
About the tour,
Marla Mase featuring legendary guitarist Tomás Doncker to tour Europe in support of Mase’s new album SPEAK DELUXE
New York rock/punk/experimental artist Marla Mase has announced a European mini-tour where she'll be accompanied by legendary guitarist Tomás Doncker, who worked with her on her 2013 full-length CD "SPEAK Deluxe". The album, which dealt with topics ranging from anorexia to women's rights, was released on February 28, 2013, on the heels of Marla's Chinese tour and her honorary "Messenger of Peace" award by Friends of the UN for her work as a visionary artist/songwriter.
About the tour,
About the tour,
Marla Mase featuring legendary guitarist Tomás Doncker to tour Europe in support of Mase’s new album SPEAK DELUXE
New York rock/punk/experimental artist Marla Mase has announced a European mini-tour where she'll be accompanied by legendary guitarist Tomás Doncker, who worked with her on her 2013 full-length CD "SPEAK Deluxe". The album, which dealt with topics ranging from anorexia to women's rights, was released on February 28, 2013, on the heels of Marla's Chinese tour and her honorary "Messenger of Peace" award by Friends of the UN for her work as a visionary artist/songwriter.
About the tour,
About the tour,
Marla Mase featuring legendary guitarist Tomás Doncker to tour Europe in support of Mase’s new album SPEAK DELUXE
New York rock/punk/experimental artist Marla Mase has announced a European mini-tour where she'll be accompanied by legendary guitarist Tomás Doncker, who worked with her on her 2013 full-length CD "SPEAK Deluxe". The album, which dealt with topics ranging from anorexia to women's rights, was released on February 28, 2013, on the heels of Marla's Chinese tour and her honorary "Messenger of Peace" award by Friends of the UN for her work as a visionary artist/songwriter.
About the tour,
About the tour,
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Guerrilla Marketing, Viral Marketing, and Behind-the-Scenes Marketing for Musicians
TYPES OF MARKETING (An excerpt from "Your Band Is A Virus")
Guerrilla Marketing:
According to Wikipedia, “Guerrilla marketing is an unconventional system of promotions that relies on time, energy and imagination rather than a big marketing budget. Typically, guerrilla marketing tactics are unexpected and unconventional; consumers are targeted in unexpected places, which can make the idea that's being marketed memorable, generate buzz, and even spread virally.”
This is ideal and
Guerrilla Marketing:
According to Wikipedia, “Guerrilla marketing is an unconventional system of promotions that relies on time, energy and imagination rather than a big marketing budget. Typically, guerrilla marketing tactics are unexpected and unconventional; consumers are targeted in unexpected places, which can make the idea that's being marketed memorable, generate buzz, and even spread virally.”
This is ideal and
Guerrilla Marketing, Viral Marketing, and Behind-the-Scenes Marketing for Musicians
TYPES OF MARKETING (An excerpt from "Your Band Is A Virus")
Guerrilla Marketing:
According to Wikipedia, “Guerrilla marketing is an unconventional system of promotions that relies on time, energy and imagination rather than a big marketing budget. Typically, guerrilla marketing tactics are unexpected and unconventional; consumers are targeted in unexpected places, which can make the idea that's being marketed memorable, generate buzz, and even spread virally.”
This is ideal and
Guerrilla Marketing:
According to Wikipedia, “Guerrilla marketing is an unconventional system of promotions that relies on time, energy and imagination rather than a big marketing budget. Typically, guerrilla marketing tactics are unexpected and unconventional; consumers are targeted in unexpected places, which can make the idea that's being marketed memorable, generate buzz, and even spread virally.”
This is ideal and
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
The Dillinger Escape Plan Drop The Very Mean "Prancer"
You knew it was going to be mean and heavy, but it's nice to have it confirmed. The Dillinger Escape Plan's new single "Prancer" carries on with the metal band's career trajectory, with ample servings of both hardcore and punk, and when I say punk, I mean the meanest of Black Flag's material. It's relentless, but of course, you knew it was going to be. Though there's nothing surprising here, that's not a slight to the band. Their experimental/avant-garde side will rear it's head again, possibly
Dead Can Dance Announce Brand New Live Album That You Definitely Want
I've talked about crossover music icons Dead Can Dance quite often on this site, reviewing their Vancouver appearance after the release of "Anastasis" and posting a "Best to Worst albums" feature, but this deserves a mention. Dead Can Dance are known are known for pristine quality live recordings, not to mention near flawless performances, so it should arrive as particularly exciting news that the band have just announced they will be releasing a full length live CD simply called "In Concert".
Monday, March 11, 2013
17 Ways To Self-Promote And Distribute Your Music Video (If You Must)
The following article is an excerpt from "Your Band Is A Virus - Expanded Edition", and it covers 17 ways to self-promote and distribute your music video...if you must. I add in the "if you must" because if you've put in the time, energy, and funds usually required to create a professional music video, you should put the same care into promoting it, and that means outsourcing, unless you plan to do all the work yourself. Of course, if you work hard, anything is possible (or is it
Sunday, March 10, 2013
17 Ways To Self-Promote And Distribute Your Music Video (If You Must)
<img class="wp-image-3219 aligncenter" alt="Drunksouls, whose "Human Race" music video broke the 1 million mark due to intensive word-of-mouth and a promotion campaign" src="http://www.independentmusicpromotions.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Drunksouls-Fabien-Clerc-2.jpg" width="573" height="379" /><em>The following article is an excerpt from <a
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
6 Inspiring Marketing Principles I Learned From Famous Amos
What can Famous Amos teach anyone about marketing? Well, 6 quite inspiring principles, in fact. It's an odd premise, I know, but stay with me. I'm always looking at the world to see what works and why as far as marketing goes. After all, I promote music, and I'm always looking to apply new lessons and techniques to help the artists I work with.
I've been diligently following Tim Ferriss's 4 Hour Body plan for the past 6 weeks. It's essentially healthy eating, cutting out the starches and
I've been diligently following Tim Ferriss's 4 Hour Body plan for the past 6 weeks. It's essentially healthy eating, cutting out the starches and
Iggy And The Stooges Return With The Menacing "Burn" from "Ready To Die"
First David Bowie announces a new album, and now Iggy and the Stooges? It's shaping up to be a great year for music, and certainly for rock n' roll. The Stooges recently released the first single, "Burn" from their upcoming full-length CD release "Ready to Die"(due April 30), which you can bet will be as refreshingly unapologetic as it sounds. Iggy does everything head-on, playing with his muse much like a Shaman with no regard for social/cultural norms, and such is his brilliance.
Listen to
Listen to
Two Guys Metal Reviews: Monks of Mellonwah-Sky and the Dark Night
Two Guys Metal Reviews: Monks of Mellonwah-Sky and the Dark Night: Monks of Mellonwah is a stellar art prog band from Sydney. Longtime readers may remember them from my review back in August. I am gl...
6 Inspiring Marketing Principles I Learned From Famous Amos
What can Famous Amos teach anyone about marketing? Well, 6 quite inspiring principles, in fact. It's an odd premise, I know, but stay with me. I'm always looking at the world to see what works and why as far as marketing goes. After all, I promote music, and I'm always looking to apply new lessons and techniques to help the artists I work with.
I've been diligently following Tim Ferriss's 4 Hour Body plan for the past 6 weeks. It's essentially healthy eating, cutting out the starches and
I've been diligently following Tim Ferriss's 4 Hour Body plan for the past 6 weeks. It's essentially healthy eating, cutting out the starches and
6 Inspiring Marketing Principles I Learned From Famous Amos
What can Famous Amos teach anyone about marketing? Well, 6 quite inspiring principles, in fact. It's an odd premise, I know, but stay with me. I'm always looking at the world to see what works and why as far as marketing goes. After all, I promote music, and I'm always looking to apply new lessons and techniques to help the artists I work with.
I've been diligently following Tim Ferriss's 4 Hour Body plan for the past 6 weeks. It's essentially healthy eating, cutting out the starches and
I've been diligently following Tim Ferriss's 4 Hour Body plan for the past 6 weeks. It's essentially healthy eating, cutting out the starches and
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
6 Inspiring Marketing Principles I Learned From Famous Amos
<p style="text-align: left"><img class=" wp-image-3276 aligncenter" alt="Famous Amos" src="http://www.independentmusicpromotions.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/famous_amos_650x300_a01_110.jpg" width="585" height="270" />What can Famous Amos teach anyone about marketing? Well, 6 quite inspiring principles, in fact. It's an odd premise, I know, but stay with me. I'm always looking at the world to see what works and
Monday, March 4, 2013
The Noise Beneath The Apple Announces Rockethub Campaign To Raise Funds For Recording Project Of "New York State Of Mind" Featuring Over 30 New York City Street Musicians
My friend and colleague Heather Jacks at The Noise Beneath The Apple, a favorite New York City-based music blog of mine, has launched a compelling/exciting Rockethub campaign with an inspiring goal (full details below). I hope you help her achieve it!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 4, 2013
THE NOISE BENEATH THE APPLE ANNOUNCES ROCKETHUB CAMPAIGN TO RAISE FUNDS FOR RECORDING PROJECT OF “NEW YORK STATE OF MIND” FEATURING OVER 30 NEW YORK CITY STREET MUSICIANS
(New York, NY) – Music blog,
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 4, 2013
THE NOISE BENEATH THE APPLE ANNOUNCES ROCKETHUB CAMPAIGN TO RAISE FUNDS FOR RECORDING PROJECT OF “NEW YORK STATE OF MIND” FEATURING OVER 30 NEW YORK CITY STREET MUSICIANS
(New York, NY) – Music blog,
Saturday, March 2, 2013
"Has Your Music Been Featured In The New York Times?" An Exposé on Beatwire.com
UPDATE: As of March 2nd, 2013, Beatwire.com is STILL running this misleading ad entitled "Has Your Music Been Featured In The New York Times?" I'm happy that this piece has circulated so much. Keep spreading, people! Let the musicians know!
"Has Your Music Been Featured In The New York Times?" That's quite a question! When I saw the advertisement headline recently I was tempted to click on it myself it looked so enticing.
This is a bit of a dangerous article, but after seeing that the
"Has Your Music Been Featured In The New York Times?" That's quite a question! When I saw the advertisement headline recently I was tempted to click on it myself it looked so enticing.
This is a bit of a dangerous article, but after seeing that the
Friday, March 1, 2013
David Bowie's "The Next Day" Is A Gut Wrenching, Beautiful, Masterpiece
David Bowie's new CD "The Next Day" is a gut wrenching, beautiful masterpiece. Recorded in secret over the past two years with producer Tony Visconti, the effort could have gone in just a few directions. 2003's "Reality" was for the most part a strong release, 2002's "Heathen" was excellent, while 1999's "Hours" was a mostly forgettable affair. Bowie fans around the world were surprised that a new album was forthcoming at all, so it's safe to say we would have been happy with almost anything,
David Bowie's "The Next Day" Is A Gut Wrenching, Beautiful, Masterpiece
David Bowie's new CD "The Next Day" is a gut wrenching, beautiful masterpiece. Recorded in secret over the past two years with producer Tony Visconti, the effort could have gone in just a few directions. 2003's "Reality" was for the most part a strong release, 2002's "Heathen" was excellent, while 1999's "Hours" was a mostly forgettable affair. Bowie fans around the world were surprised that a new album was forthcoming at all, so it's safe to say we would have been happy with almost anything,
Thursday, February 28, 2013
How To Earn More Money As An Independent Musician
(Excerpt from "Your Band Is A Virus - Expanded Edition) A big question often asked in today’s music market is how independent musicians can sell product. After all, most people steal their music these days, right? Well, not exactly. There are still ways to make money at this thing called music. We’ll go over a wide range of tips.
Create abundance in your mind: A lot of musicians have unhealthy attitudes towards money. Many musicians tell themselves that money is unimportant. If
Create abundance in your mind: A lot of musicians have unhealthy attitudes towards money. Many musicians tell themselves that money is unimportant. If
Buke and Gase's "General Dome" Is One Of 2013's Best Albums So Far
<img class="size-full wp-image-3211 aligncenter" alt="Buke and Gase (photo credit: Grant Cornett)" src="http://www.independentmusicpromotions.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/buke_and_gase_-_grant_cornett.jpg" width="640" height="360" />Brooklyn indie rock/progressive duo <a href="www.bukeandgase.com/">Buke and Gase</a> have one of 2013's best releases so far on their hands with the fascinating full-length
Monday, February 25, 2013
Dead Can Dance Albums From Best To Worst
Dead Can Dance is one of the most prolific and epic duos ever to form, and their music is legitimately undefinable. World, tribal, gothic, spiritual, traditional, industrial...the work of Brendan Perry and Lisa Gerrard crosses cultural barriers and connects with the listener on the deepest level. They write brilliant lyrics but also go "beyond the word", with Brendan Perry often referencing mythology, philosophy and history with messages extremely relevant to where we are now, and
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Puscifer "Donkey Punch The Night" CD Review
Puscifer (Maynard James Keenan, Jeff Friedl, Matt McJunkins, Mat Mitchell, Carina Round and Josh Eustis) are back with a new EP entitled "Donkey Punch The Night", and while it's always a good thing to have new material from Mr. Maynard James Keenan, it's important to note that this release shouldn't be considered as a proper album, or a follow up to the absolutely brilliant "Conditions Of My Parole", which got my album of the year vote. In fact, it would be difficult for Conditions to even
"Can We Get In Pitchfork?" 6 Philosophical Reasons Indie Bands Fail
"Can we get in Pitchfork?"
At Independent Music Promotions we are lucky enough to be exposed to an extremely wide variety of independent bands, and it often seems the difference between a band rising fast, sinking like a stone or staying motionless in place comes down to the ideas and beliefs held by the band members themselves. Just like in life, ideas, philosophies and belief systems can cause us a lot of trouble internally and externally, leading us to do and think all kinds of irrational
At Independent Music Promotions we are lucky enough to be exposed to an extremely wide variety of independent bands, and it often seems the difference between a band rising fast, sinking like a stone or staying motionless in place comes down to the ideas and beliefs held by the band members themselves. Just like in life, ideas, philosophies and belief systems can cause us a lot of trouble internally and externally, leading us to do and think all kinds of irrational
The Truth About Music Blog Directories And What They Mean To Indie Bands
Many indie bands rejoice when they hear that they can look up endless music blogs in one place, the famous music blog directories, or aggregators, who are "carefully curated". However, the trend of curated content, while very helpful, can be limiting when you're promoting yourself, and directories should by no means be your only target. The below piece is taken from the new "Your Band Is A Virus - Expanded Edition" and I hope independent artists everywhere find it useful.
While
While
Our Bandcamp Roundup Gets Psychedelic, Indie And Downright Strange
At Independent Music Promotions, we're always on the lookout for the best in music with depth spanning all genres. You'd be surprised how difficult that task can be. There are millions of artists out there making sounds to be sure, but only a small portion letting their hearts speak. Give me anything from death metal to folk, but make it real. For more of what I mean, read my recent piece on Music Think Tank.
Today's Bandcamp roundup is slightly random in genre, perhaps, but every single
Today's Bandcamp roundup is slightly random in genre, perhaps, but every single
The Reason Bad Music Prevails
I believe I've come upon one of the many reasons why bad music prevails recently, and before I move into this topic I'd like to explain a few basic things. This is essentially an opinion piece, observations that come from my daily life and direct experience. Also, the term "bad music" is a loaded one, and it's subjective. You could substitute it for mainstream music, but that wouldn't be quite accurate, as we all know of some mainstream artists who play music with substance.
Here is my idea
Here is my idea
How To Get More Press Than Other Bands
How do you get more press than other bands? It's actually quite simple, and over half the work is accomplished by switching your mindset from one of an artist who is being "affected by the world" to a serious artist who is affecting the world with ease. The term serious implies you take the time to promote yourself. You don't wait for someone to throw you a bone.
The following is an excerpt from "Your Band Is A Virus - Expanded Edition" from the Chapter "My Strategy of Behind-the-Scenes
The following is an excerpt from "Your Band Is A Virus - Expanded Edition" from the Chapter "My Strategy of Behind-the-Scenes
Why Music Fans Are Respecting Their Elders In 2013
Music fans, more and more, are respecting their elders in the search for something a little...truthier. Often, when looking at current music trends, we forget to look at the whole picture, and end up throwing the baby out with the bathwater, opting for a simplistic, negative generalization rather than a comprehensive view. With many popular music blogs and sites projecting an over-obsession with youth to the point that they insult any artists who may be "over the hill", it's easy to be fooled
How To Promote Your Music Video; Exclusive Interview With HIP Video Promo CEO Andy Gesner
Planning on a music video but aren't quite sure how to promote it effectively? If you think YouTube is your only option, you have some reading to do, my friends!
Andy Gesner is the CEO of the popular and successful music video distribution and promotion company HIP Video Promo (www.hipvideopromo.com). They’ve worked with clients both major and indie and maintain a strong DIY ethos in their business practises. I had a few phone conversations with Andy in 2012 and we discussed
Andy Gesner is the CEO of the popular and successful music video distribution and promotion company HIP Video Promo (www.hipvideopromo.com). They’ve worked with clients both major and indie and maintain a strong DIY ethos in their business practises. I had a few phone conversations with Andy in 2012 and we discussed
Puscifer "Donkey Punch The Night" CD Review
Puscifer (Maynard James Keenan, Jeff Friedl, Matt McJunkins, Mat Mitchell, Carina Round and Josh Eustis) are back with a new EP entitled "Donkey Punch The Night", and while it's always a good thing to have new material from Mr. Maynard James Keenan, it's important to note that this release shouldn't be considered as a proper album, or a follow up to the absolutely brilliant "Conditions Of My Parole", which got my album of the year vote. In fact, it would be difficult for Conditions to even
The Myths And Realities Of Crowd Funding For Musicians
Crowd Funding
(Excerpt from "Your Band Is A Virus - Expanded Edition) Many artists rejoiced when they found out about a fairly recent development in the online music world; crowd funding. Websites such as Kickstarter.com, Indiegogo.com and Pledgemusic.com allow artists, business owners, film directors, inventors, and fundraisers of just about every persuasion to set up a profile for their project and reach out for financial support from the public. Sounds simple, right?
This is where
(Excerpt from "Your Band Is A Virus - Expanded Edition) Many artists rejoiced when they found out about a fairly recent development in the online music world; crowd funding. Websites such as Kickstarter.com, Indiegogo.com and Pledgemusic.com allow artists, business owners, film directors, inventors, and fundraisers of just about every persuasion to set up a profile for their project and reach out for financial support from the public. Sounds simple, right?
This is where
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