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New Paramore Hulu Channel Reaches Brand New Eyes
Paramore + Hulu = Awesomeness. A hi-fi artist channel that rocks. Paramore outperforms both on and off the stage. Why do I like Paramore? They are kick-ass live performers. But I’ve never seen them in person. Hulu delivered them to me last year and now again with the brand new Paramore channel at hulu.com/paramore
Musicians, Brands, Endorsements, and Partnerships (Part 2)
The internet has leveled the playing field. It has proven that content is king, and that those who work hard at delivering content can build a following. Artists have channels with live streaming video content and direct connection with their fans through mobile applications. The same opportunities exist for everyone, and they’re almost all free. You may think that endorsements and partnerships are only for megastars—but I don’t.
Music Dopeness and Bands as Brands (Part 1)
So you consider music as your profession? Then whether you like it or not, your band is your brand. You may think you are defined by your style and sound, but nowadays your are ultimately defined by your fans and their perception of you. When you look in the social-media mirror your public face should be a reflection of your private face.
3 iPhone App Creation Platforms For Musicians
Enter the mobile music frontier—the age of the app is here—and you don’t need to be a developer to create your own iPhone app anymore. Here are three four platforms that enable artists to build their own custom mobile applications.
Huge Party to Celebrate the Opening of The Fabulous Sim at Metaverse Island
Metaverse TV (MBC) is opening its beautiful sim at Metverse Island on October 3rd and you are all invited. Events start at 3pm SLT and carry on right through until 8.30pm SLT with SpaceJunky coming on stage at 7.30pm SLT for their concert and pyrotechnics show that includes giveaways during the performance.
Who Pays For Music Downloads, Seriously?
It’s 2009. Why are people are still paying for mp3 downloads when there is an abundance of awesome music available for free? Digital music is becoming more free by the minute. There is music that you can download for free—legally or illegally—and there is music that you can stream for free. I support bands that are giving their tracks away for free.
Connect with the Buzz in your Music Scene
Fans want to connect with musicians. Musicians want to connect with fans. Fans want to connect with fans. How are they all connecting in 2009? Social platforms such as Twitter, Ustream, and Facebook allow artists to communicate and interact directly with their fans. Direct communication bridges the abyss dug by decades of record label domination.
SpaceJunky Island Opens with a New Look
Event: On 9/18 SpaceJunky will have a big celebration at Planet 7 on SpaceJunky Island. The whole sim has been redesigned as a beautiful floating crystal city and SpaceJunky will perfom a concert at the main stage at 7pm. There will be other events that night too, and special freebies from the stores—including fashion designs exclusive to the island.
