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In the News: has the digital singles market hit its saturation point? Sound Exchange has money for independent artists.  And the ‘Double Rainbow’ song reaches top ten in iTunes: “What does it mean?” The podcasters talk about Pomplamoose, the power of YouTube, and ‘video and music’ as a combined medium.  Plus your calls and comments.  [...]

 

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Jack Conte of the indie pop duo Pomplamoose, joins us to discuss how they have used video to reach music fans around the world. Pomplamoose’s innovative videos have collectively been viewed over 10 million times on YouTube. That is a lot of views!  Their unique videos are a part of a new digital artform called [...]

 

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Apple announces the new improved iPhone (optimized for video). YouTube adds video editing.  Thom York of Radiohead claims the music industry is dying.  Kevin recaps his show opening for the British new wave group, Wang Chung. The Podcasters discuss last weeks semi-explicit interview with Martin Atkins.  Plus, calls and emails from our totally rock’n audience.
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In the news, Facebook has caused quite a stir with privacy and policy changes that have left many looking for an alternative social network.  Avid Twitter user John Mayer, a musician with over 3.2 million followers, decides that Twitter is . . .over.  CD Baby launches its new singles program. In news of less concern, [...]

 

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Income from performance royalties is on the rise according to ASCAP.  YouTube is working on a new streaming-video rental model.  Facebook now allows users to “unlike” things.  The Podcasters revisit last week’s interview with Scott Sellwood and discuss how cover songs offer unique marketing possibilities. Plus, calls and emails from our incredibly talented and intelligent [...]

 

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You’ve emailed, called, and left comments on our blog.  You’ve got tips, and opinions, and stories about being an indie artist.  You hate or love our guests.  You miss calling Bolton,  Robert.  You want to plug your band.  Well your voices will be heard!  And even more so than [...]

 

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The value of music is undeniable. Music is woven into the fabric of every human culture. The digital age has made more music available for cheaper than ever before. This is an exciting time for music listeners because of the unprecedented variety available. This is an amazing time for musicians because [...]

 

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A new study confirms watching music videos is still the primary attraction on YouTube.  Rock Band for indie artists may be more work than it’s worth.  Facebook topples yahoo as being the #2 most popular site in the US.  Chris dawns a handlebar mustache.  The Bolt thinks he’s discovered a great use for Apple’s upcoming [...]

 

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Heard the Buzz about Google Buzz? How about the case of the disappearing music Blogs on Blogger?  The Podcasters discuss these topics, share some stories from their own music adventures and revisit last weeks interview with Brian Mazzaferi from I Fight Dragons.  Plus your calls and emails AND a very special offer from CD Baby [...]

 

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In this exciting episode of the DIY Musician Podcast, Bolton gets his very own theme song.  That’s right, the world premiere of Mr. Billy’s “The Bolt.” In music related news: More speculations about Apple intentions with the newly acquired Lala and Rockband opens itself up to the indie music community.  The Podcasters recap of last [...]