Meet The Darcys. You’ll be glad you did.
These up-and-coming Canadian indie-rockers (#5 on Clash Magazine’s Top 10 New Canadian Acts) are using all the right tools to maximize their presence and build a growing fanbase online.
Here’s their latest YouTube video:
You’ll also want to check out their website at thedarcys.ca.
Notice their use of cdBaby.net for physical and digital distribution, which has the potential to be a powerful and reliable low-maintenance distribution model.
If you’re just starting to build your site, I’d recommend a self-hosted WordPress blog. I use a hosting company like this one that provides a quick and easy Fantastico installation. The WordPress platform is very intuitive and the forums at WordPress.org are usually helpful to answer a wide range of questions while you get used to your new site. If you need some help getting started, feel free to leave a comment below.
And check out TheDarcys.ca! Great music, and you can learn a few things too!
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March 21st, 2008 at 12:26 am
Yeah but their site wasn’t covered in adsense and affiliate links like yours, Max.
So who’s doing it right?
March 24th, 2008 at 5:41 pm
I’m not sure I like the blog-format for a band website: sure, use a blog-format for your news page, but I miss good navigation.
It should be more easy to find the biography, tour info etc.
@Matt, I’m not sure what you mean with your comment, there’s a difference between a blog like this and a bandwebsite. For a band it doesn’t make sense to use ads like adsense to make money, it distracts from the purpose of the site: to promote the music.
For a blog like this, it is one of the main ways to monetize your efforts, and there’s nothing wrong with that.
March 28th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
I think a blog is ESSENTIAL to a band’s website – a blog is about communicating with fans.
And I think if they had some decent traffic, then should monetize that with a few well placed and targeted sponsorships. Screw adsense.
March 29th, 2008 at 7:30 am
Yeah, I understand the added value of a blog for a band.
I just think a blog should be an addition to the band website, not a replacement of the site.
August 1st, 2009 at 11:49 am
u guys are the best!