Indie Scenester » Music http://indiescenester.com Indie-Style Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:52:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 A Match Made in Heaven http://indiescenester.com/2008/06/08/a-match-made-in-heaven/ http://indiescenester.com/2008/06/08/a-match-made-in-heaven/#comments Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:16:28 +0000 Jennifer http://indiescenester.com/?p=58 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> There have been recent rumors that M. Ward and Conor Oberst AKA Bright Eyes may be forming a band together – which I find highly exciting because not only are they amazing singers/songwriters in their own rights, but they have an amazing chemistry when they play together.

Check out the two of them playing “O’ Brien” on Austin City Limits to get an idea of the kind of magic they can make together.

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]]> http://indiescenester.com/2008/06/08/a-match-made-in-heaven/feed/ 0 The Indie Band Survival Guide http://indiescenester.com/2008/05/28/the-indie-band-survival-guide/ http://indiescenester.com/2008/05/28/the-indie-band-survival-guide/#comments Wed, 28 May 2008 02:41:59 +0000 ADQ http://indiescenester.com/?p=51 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> I found this great site that is by an indie band called Beatnik Turtle. They have written a very extensive ‘survival guide’ for indie bands and their supporters–it is literally chock full o’ valuable information. These guys have really provided an excellent service for people, so show your support by buying one of their CD’s and sending them an email so they know how great they are.

Check it:

Beatnik Turtle Indie Band Survival Guide

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]]> http://indiescenester.com/2008/05/28/the-indie-band-survival-guide/feed/ 1 How Indie Are You? http://indiescenester.com/2008/05/28/how-indie-are-you/ http://indiescenester.com/2008/05/28/how-indie-are-you/#comments Wed, 28 May 2008 02:25:50 +0000 ADQ http://indiescenester.com/?p=50 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> Oh this is too funny.

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]]> http://indiescenester.com/2008/05/28/how-indie-are-you/feed/ 0 Free Music… http://indiescenester.com/2008/05/16/free-music/ http://indiescenester.com/2008/05/16/free-music/#comments Fri, 16 May 2008 03:19:05 +0000 ADQ http://indiescenester.com/?p=46 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> Here’s a link to the Smashing Pumpkins album from their site:  Machina II.

You can also get a free song from iTunes each week listed for “New Music Tuesdays”.

Got any hookups for free (legal) music?  Leave me a comment!

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]]> http://indiescenester.com/2008/05/16/free-music/feed/ 0 Product Endorsements for Indie Artists http://indiescenester.com/2008/05/16/product-endorsements-for-indie-artists/ http://indiescenester.com/2008/05/16/product-endorsements-for-indie-artists/#comments Fri, 16 May 2008 01:31:10 +0000 ADQ http://indiescenester.com/?p=42 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> I read this interesting article about indie artists taking product endorsements. The more I think about it, the more I like it. No one wants to have to rely on sponsorship for their careers, but the reality is that independent artists need money to get themselves established and recording.

Product advertising can give them a big chunk o’ change and at the same time afford them some control over their image. They can refuse to work with companies that violate their personal ethics, and choose to work with companies that support the same causes and ideals they do.

It’s not a bad deal, overall. After all, if it weren’t for Apple, half of America wouldn’t know who Feist or Yael Naim are, right?

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]]> http://indiescenester.com/2008/05/16/product-endorsements-for-indie-artists/feed/ 0 Tips For “Making It” Online… http://indiescenester.com/2008/05/10/tips-for-making-it-online/ http://indiescenester.com/2008/05/10/tips-for-making-it-online/#comments Sat, 10 May 2008 03:23:12 +0000 ADQ http://indiescenester.com/?p=40 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> The awesome thing about the internet for an independent artist is that you instantly have access to millions of people from around the world as your audience. The future of music is independent artists, and unless you can embrace the online world and learn to use it to your advantage, you won’t be able to compete in this new world of self-marketing.

One of the most important tools is an official band website. Yes, you can have a MySpace page, too–but a real website with your own domain name will give you an authentic presence on the web. You will have total control over the design, and you can use your website on all your marketing and press releases. It’s a part of building a “brand” out of your band.

Once you’ve got yourself established on the net, there are other tools you can use like offering free MP3 downloads from your site, or a newsletter to keep your fans in the loop. You can also place live video footage of your live shows online, sell CD’s and t-shirts; and create a message board community for you fans to interact on.

If you’re not comfortable using a computer, there are plenty of people who would be happy to help you–some for a very nominal fee. Find a high school kid with some talent and offer them a few bucks to help you build a site or install some of the features you want. If you really want a professional web designer, consider placing an ad on Elance.com or oDesk.com where freelancers can bid on your job and give you the best possible price for the work you want done.

Make sure you spend some time yourself online looking at other band’s websites to see what works for them, and what ideas you’d like to incorporate in your own site design and functionality.

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]]> http://indiescenester.com/2008/05/10/tips-for-making-it-online/feed/ 0 Can MySpace get any more ANNOYING? http://indiescenester.com/2008/05/08/can-myspace-get-any-more-annoying/ http://indiescenester.com/2008/05/08/can-myspace-get-any-more-annoying/#comments Thu, 08 May 2008 18:19:26 +0000 ADQ http://indiescenester.com/?p=38 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]>

The answer, I’m afraid, is YES. It absolutely can. Meet MYSPACE KARAOKE! Instead of having the crap scared out of you by bizarre blinking graphics, bare asses and really loud 50 Cent MP3′s when you land on someone’s page, you may now be greeted by the disembodied head of your “friend” as they perform their favorite songs just for you…and everyone else in their network.

I only hope they aren’t allowed to leave those songs as comments on my page. Otherwise, some of my “friendships” may be in jeopardy.

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]]> http://indiescenester.com/2008/05/08/can-myspace-get-any-more-annoying/feed/ 1 Green Music Acts http://indiescenester.com/2008/04/30/green-music-acts/ http://indiescenester.com/2008/04/30/green-music-acts/#comments Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:41:45 +0000 ADQ http://indiescenester.com/?p=36 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]>

Oh this warms the cockles of my heart! NBC.com ran this story about ten music acts that are attempting to go green as they tour. This means using bio-diesel for their tour buses, requiring venues to conform to recycling standards, and encouraging audiences to carpool to their shows.

The one I like best, however, is The Roots’ brilliant idea of giving away autographed recycling bins! Talking about killing three birds with one stone! It’s free advertising! It’s a gift to the fans! It encourages sustainable practices! I LOVE IT!

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]]> http://indiescenester.com/2008/04/30/green-music-acts/feed/ 0 Metallica Comes Around http://indiescenester.com/2008/04/29/metallica-comes-around/ http://indiescenester.com/2008/04/29/metallica-comes-around/#comments Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:00:28 +0000 ADQ http://indiescenester.com/?p=32 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> In 2000 Metallica made a big stink about their music being downloaded on Napster, forcing the P2P to change it’s ways permanently, much to the chagrin of millions of people who thought they had a good thing going. Whatever your opinion of P2P’s, you have to admit that it’s ironic for Metallica to come out now and jump on the file sharing bandwagon. Article here.

This leads me to two questions:

1. Will Metallica’s fans forgive them for trying to throw them under the bus only to change their tune a few years later when it becomes trendy; and,

2. Does anyone still care about Metallica?

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]]> http://indiescenester.com/2008/04/29/metallica-comes-around/feed/ 0 Looking for the Next Big Thing? http://indiescenester.com/2008/04/26/looking-for-the-next-big-thing/ http://indiescenester.com/2008/04/26/looking-for-the-next-big-thing/#comments Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:00:36 +0000 ADQ http://indiescenester.com/?p=31 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> Check out Unsigned, a website where thousands of independent artists have uploaded their music to gain exposure. The great thing about this site is that you can join as a fan, and build a profile that lets you keep track of your favorite artists–and then interact with other members! It’s a fantastic tool for networking as well as a great place to find fresh new music from all genres.

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