Free Music

the tale of the amazing fan clip by Gabe Askew
I've wrote in the past about the advantages of being free and open with your music. I don't mean just give it away, but when a fan uses your music in say a video clip or a mashup; it's almost always better for everyone involved to leave it live, and put that cease and desist letter back in the draw.
47 weeks 3 days ago
Learn the new model that is helping big artists make money with free music
This business model is finally catching on. Give away the infinite good, to enhance the value of your scarcities; and then, sell the scarcities. Big name artists from NIN and Muse, to Radiohead and Imogen Heap. All allowed anyone to listen to their entire album in its original (albeit compressed) form with no obligation, for as long as they wished.
48 weeks 2 days ago
let your fans promote your music
The other day I found myself in the local bowling alley getting my ass handed to me by 3 of my mates. True to its name the music at the bowling alley was horrible, horrible 90's po
1 year 4 weeks ago
streaming versus downloads, what should you do
There are two main ways to give your music away.
1 year 5 weeks ago
four ways music adds value
Free music on the internet is nothing to be scared of or feel threatened by. In fact as you will no doubt discover it can be incredibly valuable for all involved.
1 year 5 weeks ago
what it is, why it’s very important, and what you should be doing about it
Music Discovery is the term used to describe the period from the time a potential fan first hears your music to when they decide to go out and purchase it.
1 year 7 weeks ago
why we should ditch previews
30 Seconds Isn't nearly enough time to gauge whether or not you like a song enough to buy it.
1 year 14 weeks ago