Resources
Ariel Hyatt’s Cyber PR for Indie Artists
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been doing some research on Ariel Hyatt and her PR prowess when it comes to independent music. I was planning to do a feature in the next week or so about how much of an undiscovered gem she and her service could be for a struggling act or artist. [...]
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7Nov2008 | maxlowe | 0 comments | ContinuedHow to get help promoting your music online
I’m tired of seeing artists struggling to figure out which music social networks to sign up for, how to update their profiles at each one, and just wishing they could spend more time focusing on their music instead of wasting time updating profiles that no one ever visits. Every time I start working with a new artist, these are some of the basic tasks they just can’t wrap their head around… and they’re the biggest thing standing between their talent and getting exposure to millions of new listeners worldwide.
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6Nov2008 | maxlowe | 2 comments | ContinuedIACmusic.com: MySpace the way it should be?
What do you do when your friend ignores you for a few weeks?
Hopefully, you forgive and forget because I apologize for being so slack on keeping up to date over here. I’ve been pretty focused on a few new music related projects (details coming soon) and this part of my life (the one that doesn’t [...]
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16May2008 | maxlowe | 0 comments | ContinuedNow Search The Best Indie Music Promotion Resources on the Internet from maxlowe.net!
Recently one of my blog posts about how to keep up a good MySpace blog was featured on Knowthemusicbiz.com. I’m really pleased to see how fast that site is growing because it links together all of the best music business resources on the web, totally free. Most of the time, if you’ve got a [...]
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29Apr2008 | admin | 1 comment | ContinuedThe Ultimate Guide to Promoting Your Music Online: A shameless plug for my book…
The world of online independent music marketing is getting more confusing every day. Sometimes it’s difficult for busy independent artists to quickly learn the tools and tricks that will help them reach new fans and industry contacts and keep in touch with their current fanbase.
Back to Basics
Whether you’re new to the MySpace phenomenon or you’re [...]
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21Apr2008 | maxlowe | 1 comment | ContinuedDon’t even think about becoming an artist without reading this article.
Kevin Kelly has published the most up to date and articulate expression of the economics behind the new music industry I can find anywhere.
In his post titled ‘1000 True Fans’, Kelly puts the power of social networking into dollar terms for your band.
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19Mar2008 | maxlowe | 0 comments | ContinuedBand Promotion 101 - Back to Basics
I’ve been meaning to write a post about the essential steps to the bigger ’system’ of the new music industry, not just the online component that we talk about alot on this blog.
Turns out Jimmy Shelter has already said it better than I ever could.
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19Mar2008 | maxlowe | 1 comment | ContinuedRead Tour Smart by Martin Atkins Now!
I thought I’d take a minute to switch from the regular topic of online music promotion to the tried and true offline epitome of breaking your band at the grassroots - touring.
Take a look at Martin Atkins’ Tour Smart, a must have book of touring secrets every artist should read before heading on tour. I bring this up because a lot of you have been talking to me about ideas for promoting your summer tour on the internet.
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19Mar2008 | maxlowe | 0 comments | Continued



