Here’s a subject that’s certainly making its rounds within industry circles. Google’s new APP INVENTOR! It’s free and apparently user friendly as it requires NO programming knowledge. This video is pretty basic, but I think you will see the potential. Learn more about it at http://appinventor.googlelabs.com/about. Oh yeah, there is a waiting period, so sign up now!
Jul 142010
VIDEO IS THE NEW AUDIO by Jay Warsinske, INDIEPOWER.com
Two of the MOST IMPORTANT aspects of a breaking a NEW ARTIST is their VISUALS (music videos, EPK, graphic designs, logo) and their LIVE SHOW! VIDEO is the new TOOL, along with a dynamic performance in creating IMPACT in a cluttered & competitive marketplace! It’s the Artist or Group’s ‘personality’ that has a chance to cause a ‘reaction’ through a good video and the live show.
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Would you pay to watch a Youtube video? Honestly, I would rather see bands offer premium “sneak peek” content through their own website via newletter or fan club subsciptions. Check out the following from Hypebot.
YouTube is set to expand its pay to view platform, according to company executives. The new self-service platform will make it easier for filmmakers and other content creators to upload video content onto YouTube and charge for it.
via YouTube To Offer New Income Stream For Videos – hypebot.
Great news for Myspace bands!
Flat fee digital distributor TuneCore has partnered with MySpace Music to offer discounted music distribution services to all the major download outlets.
via TuneCore & MySpace Music Partner For Discounted Distribution Services – hypebot.
Mar 302010
A couple things that immediately rubbed me the wrong way was
- the templates available for download in the “Customize Your Band Profile” section all have top banner/video layouts.
- a link in the “Make The Most Out Of Myspace” section called ‘Use Myspace As Your Official Website’.
Why would Myspace be your official website? That just blows my mind. As far as the templates, I believe the music player should be the first thing that visitors see. Fans come to your profile for your music, first and foremost!
Everything else on the support page appears to be pretty generic stuff. But don’t take my word for it, check it out!
via MySpace Launches Band Support Blog Page – The Music Industry Report
Yes, this is open to music sites worlwide! Because we DO love our international users too!
So HeavyAsHell is a great way to promote your site. Sure some of you have fallen in love with posting links. We thank you for that. But what about making sure those links get voted to the front? How can you make sure that your content has a better chance at getting attention here? Well what about using our API?
via Heavy As Hell Blog » A Challenge To Websites Submitting Links to HAH.
HeavyAsHell.com relaunched on March 1, 2010 in a big way! This site is a kick ass social news network for fans, bands, and independent journalists of heavy music. Did I mention a chance to win cash money just for being an active user? Yep! $$$ for sharing and voting on music, vids, photos, and news from your favorite heavy bands 
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After approximately 4 years in the making, it has been announced that Behind The Suit And Tie will be released in June 2010. For those of you living in a cave, this documentary claims to take you into the hearts and souls of the real people who rule today’s Heavy Metal recording industry. All I have to say is a lot has changed in 4 years! Check out the trailer.
Fast Tube by Casper
BEHIND THE SUIT AND TIE WEBSITE
