Free Music

This Is What A True Fan Can Do When You're Open With Your 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.
Free Culture, Free Music, Industry, The Long Tail Of Fans
22 weeks 2 days ago
How To Give Away Your Music For Free, And Still Make Money
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.
Free Music, Marketing, New Model
23 weeks 1 day ago
3 Simple Methods To Share Your Music
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
Free Music, Marketing, New Model, Share
31 weeks 1 day ago
2 Ways To Give Your Music Away
streaming versus downloads, what should you do
There are two main ways to give your music away.
Free Music, Marketing, New Model, New Music Industry
32 weeks 1 day ago
4 Reasons To Give Your Music Away Free
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.
Free Music, Marketing, New Model, New Music Industry
32 weeks 5 days ago
What Is Music Discovery?
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.
Free Music, Marketing, Music Discovery, New Model, New Music Industry
34 weeks 1 day ago
It's time to set music free
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.
Free Music, iTunes, Music, Music Industry, New Model
41 weeks 6 days ago