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.Music Dealers My HomeDeal BoardBlogFAQLog OutBlog William's Music Dealers Artist Spotlight: Bilss - Day 4 of 5 (Wildcard)September 30, 2010, 6:48pm
Greetings guys, here again with the wonderful Bliss! Be sure to check out her Music Dealers profile as well!
What was the most ridiculous place you ever performed?
In a big Church... Not necessarily ridiculous but slightly odd considering I have the severe potty mouth of a sailor. *Massive expletive censorship required*
What would you say is your favorite alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverage?
Coffee & Tons of it!!!!
If you could be on any game show, US or international, which show would it be?
"Wipe Out" I love that show :)
If you could be genetically altered and merged with an animal, what animal would it be?
Well considering I've never actually contemplated merging with an animal... I'd rather merge with the Sun, Moon & Stars... But, oooooh genetically engineered if I had to... It would be an Eagle! But, my head on a eagle body may be a lil odd so my second choice would be a horse- on some Centaur shit :)
Comparing your life to any television show/movie past or present, what show would it be and why?
I would need a series to compare my life to honestly with many to be continued... Consider me "House" in one long ass "SNL" skit, including all the characters in the movie "Stand By Me"... I don't know what that means or if that actually makes any sense at all but it may possibly be close... Ha... And life is like "Fear & Loathing in Los Vegas" minus the drugs.
What would you say has been the greatest influence on your over all sound?
Definitely Life & Love
Have you worked with licensing companies before, if so, what makes Music Dealers sooooo much better?
*yes i have but music dealers is the shit....("was that what i was suppose to say"??) jk but seriously Music Dealers is awesome so far :)
It's 1 am, you are in the studio and are attacked by the most violent of hunger pangs. What is the first thing that comes to mind?
*Veggie burger & Fries
Have you had any type of formal musical training?
*Just my mother...she has an amaaaaazzing voice & i LOVE her :)
Are there any strange or weird practices you might have while working on your tracks?
*It use to be an energy drink & Orbitz bubblemint gum.....now its just the gum.....energy drink makes me to spazzy lol
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
*Blessed ,Happy, & Loving Life creating what i love:)
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Write new comment.Industry News: The 7.5 Things You Need NOW for Social Network SuccessSeptember 30, 2010, 3:24pm
We came across this awesome blog dedicated to helping musicians achieve greater success and not only working harder but smarter. Check the link at the bottom of the post.
1. Myspace
Yes, we know many of you think Myspace is dead but it’s not. It is still the #1 music site. Most music industry professionals tell me they still go to Myspace first to check out an artist or band. At minimum you should keep your content current however I also advise artists and bands to continue using it to build and maintain relationships with fans. You can still attract people to your shows and get them to listen to your music through this site. I talk more about this topic on my blog at http://bit.ly/cxOlPy.
2. Facebook
You should have a strong Facebook presence by developing a fan page (also known as Pages). Although it was not designed as a music site like Myspace, your fans are here. Yes, with over 400 million active users I guarantee you your audience is here conversing with friends, colleagues and family. Why not you? Be advised a fan page is separate from your personal profile. It is a public page promoting your music, business, brand or whatever. If you have a fan page in place, be sure to maximize your presence with a “welcome” and “buy music” page. You can do this using Facebook’s FBML application. I have found this to be extremely underutilized. So if you’re looking to set yourself apart from many others, this is the way to do it. See examples of customized fan pages I’ve done at http://bit.ly/2uU8vN.
3. Twitter
When it comes to Twitter I find that people either really love it or just don’t get it. Again, this is simply another place where your fans gather so you do not want to dismiss it. If you find Twittering is not for you, you can have your Facebook posts automatically go to Twitter. I think it’s very important to maintain a presence here even if it’s minimal. The key is to put out good, useful content for your friends and fans. What I love about Twitter are the many third-party applications that make it easy to use. I use HootSuite on my desktop computer and Tweetie on my iPhone.
4. ReverbNation
What I like best about ReverbNation is their incredibly useful viral marketing tools (most are free) to help you generate your buzz online. They also provide a massive amount of statistics that will help you analyze your progress. Many in the industry say it’s all about the analytics. I wrote about this recently on my blog at http://bit.ly/dcJY8A. If you’re on Facebook you definitely want to use the ReverbNation “MyBand” application to promote your music. It automatically imports and updates all the content to your Facebook page.
5. FanBridge
Many musicians I talk to do not actively collect email addresses or they have them collected but do nothing with it. Sending out emails to your fans consistently is key in being a successful indie artist. I have used just about every email program out there and I have found FanBridge to be the best one. It’s very easy to use and extremely affordable. You can import your old list in and if you like, FanBridge will do it for you. It’s free to set up and try out. Pricing depends on the size of your list and frequency of your blasts. I have arranged for you can take advantage of a one month free upgrade to their “arena” plan by using this link, http://bit.ly/aoj6u7.
6. Ping.fm
This is a cool free site that allows you to quickly and easily send an update that gets dispersed to all your social networks in one shot. So if you’d like to put out an update to your Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, LinkedIn, Ning, Gtalk status, AIM status (and well the list goes on and on!), this will do it in one click. When I travel to music conferences and events all over the country I use the Pingle iPhone app so I can take a picture on-the-go, type in a caption and in one click (and literally seconds later) it shows up on my personal Facebook as well as my business Facebook, Myspace, Twitter and Flickr. This is very much in line with my motto, “working smarter not harder”.
7. foursquare
The big buzz right now is foursquare which is a location-based social network. It along with Brightkite and Whrrl have been around for awhile but foursquare really took off this year at SXSWi, which is the interactive (techie) part of South by Southwest in Austin, TX. It’s a really great way to stay extremely connected to your friends and fans by updating your location on your mobile device. I really enjoyed it during the SXSW music conference as it allowed me to easily see where my musician and industry friends were at, which then allowed me to easily find them.
7.5 The bottom line!
Social networks don’t work unless you work it. You cannot set up these sites and do nothing else. Social network success involves you and your team spending time and energy developing relationships with your fans which will lead to increasing your fan base, getting people out to your shows and generating sales.
by Madalyn Sklar -- SOURCE
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Write new comment.Industry News: The Art of Live PerformanceSeptember 30, 2010, 2:32pm
By: Erin Albertson for Music Dealers
As someone who works with a music licensing company, I’ve been fortunate enough to be able to attend some of the VIP promotional events where artists play for an audience of decision makers from the media world. These VIP events provide executive decision makers with a convenient way to observe emerging talent on a small stage and the artists have an opportunity to interact between sets with people who can help them with real business opportunities. These type of VIP shows are most often dynamically passionate because the artists know their future (or a paycheck) may be affected by their music and their interactions. For example, during Music Dealers’ last co-promotional event with Live Nation and House of Blues, the excitement and incredible performances delivered by bands such as Dot Dot Dot as well as Akasha was provocative and inspiring to say the least. We of course know that by helping bands build their reputation and getting paid for their licensing work, word continues to spread that Music Dealers is the best place to find the best “up and coming artists”. However, this also got me thinking about various live shows I’ve attended and what expectations I have from the artists that I have already paid to see.
An article I found recently on NPR titled, “What Do You As A Fan Want From A Live Show?” poses the questions to music fans in regards to what attracts the art of live performance, and what methods are taken to make it so captivating to an audience? With music sales down and people less avid to pay for albums, it seems that many music fans these days are dealing out the cash to go see their favorite artist and/or band live in concert. Another trend I have seen pop up for all occasions is the art of music festivals. With this new trend in live performance, a vast amount of people are able to enjoy anywhere from 10-100 bands over the course of three to four days. For this reason, cultures and musical fan bases are brought together both for the bands themselves, as well as enjoying live performances with a collaborative group of people.
In the post on NPR, author Tom Cole describes the diversity in concerts, and how certain musicians are incorporating many different forms of art into their live shows. For example, Cole explains Icelandic singer/songwriter and former-Sigur Ros front man, Jonsi. He elaborates upon Jonsi’s live show, and how the singer/songwriter choreographs images behind a screen on stage to be visualized during each song within the set. Rather than play a normal show on stage with a simple backdrop or lights, Jonsi developed a show combining both fine art and music.
With so many different takes on live performance these days, which concepts best capture the attention of the listener? Do more people enjoy the simple concert atmosphere, solely to watch their favorite band play onstage for a consistent two hours? Is it more interesting having bands incorporate other aspects of art or suspense into their live shows? Do fans even want to hear never-been-played/new songs from the artist? All of the questions above can be answered differently by music fans, but it is interesting to bridge the gap between what live performance used to be, and what some acts have turned it into.
Personally, I’d rather see a band extend some sort of special quality to their show – such as an intense light show, rarely played songs, and mainly a connection from artist to fan. The most incredible shows I have come across are those that grab the attention of the audience no matter what row they are in. Yes, being front row at a concert definitely has its advantages as far as artist/fan interaction, but shows that make each fan feel like they have the interest from the artist on stage is quite significant. As people pay anywhere from $10 - $200+ for a ticket, there is an obligation from the artist to deliver a performance that keeps the fans coming back. For bands that capture that idea, there is definitely a clear correlation between their fan base and its dedication.
For readers out there, what sets artists apart from one another as far as their live shows are concerned? What is most important to YOU when viewing a performance?
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Write new comment.William's Music Dealers Artist Spotlight: Bilss - Day 3 of 5 (Wildcard)September 30, 2010, 11:12am
Greetings Guys!
We're all grinding along here through another busy Music Dealers week!
One of the main things that keeps me sane during these hectic days is keeping something interesting playing through my headphones.
Don't get me wrong, I love pop music and how well thought the songs are.
But there is something I can't describe about blasting something through my headphones that sounds like nothing I've heard.
You know, that warm rush of endorphins that come over you when you close your eyes and let it flow through your soul.
Bringing you the freshness, my Spotlight Artist Bliss has gracefully allowed me to share with you one of her most interesting tracks.
The song is called "Shooting Starz", and if you like hearing creative and new music please do your self a favor and download her song!
Enjoy!!
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Write new comment.Industry News: Appeals Court Says Downloads Not Public PerformancesSeptember 29, 2010, 1:42pm
By: Erin Albertson for Music Dealers
The benefits to boost artists’ careers with music licensing efforts are quite advantageous to musicians, but when irregularities in royalties, payments, and a general misunderstanding of copyright are involved, a lawsuit could quickly show up at your door. On Tuesday, September 28th, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled against ASCAP, stating that “digital downloads of musical works do not constitute public performances” (Billboard). To keep fighting the battle for royalty payments on digital downloads, ASCAP tried yet again by creating a lawsuit in favor of receiving royalties on Internet downloads. However, digital downloads have never once been considered as a public performance, even if companies and PRO’s such as ASCAP would like it to be that way. More outlets for public performance royalties = $$.
The argument between digital downloads vs. public performance is that a download solely creates a “copy” of a musical work. Yes, copyright owners maintain a statutory mechanical royalty on such digital downloads, but have yet to receive a public performance payment (as the question and legality of a digital performance is up in the air). As the U.S. Court of Appeals argued that downloads are just a copy of a musical performance, ASCAP contended that “downloads transmit or otherwise communicate a performance” (Billboard). With the court referring to Section 101 of the Copyright Act (stating that performing a work means to recite, deliver, play, dance, or simply act it out), their argument was that digital downloads have no real presence when communicating a musical work. For example, seeing Beyonce performing live in concert in New York City is completely different than listening to the live recording of the show via Internet downloading.
Yes, I agree that listening to a presentation of a song is somewhat justifiable to why people perceive obtaining public performance royalties, but to put it simply: the law says NO! If listening to a download of a song indicates public performance payments, than the court would dish out royalties for ring tones as well. And as of now, it will not happen. This battle has been ongoing, but until the courts say otherwise, digital downloads will not be accountable as public performances. Perhaps one day a license or some sort of rate will be created for Internet download services to pay out artists – but I do not see it coming in the near future. Don’t get me wrong – I am completely FOR artists and musicians getting paid, but until copyright law and structures of royalties are mended, this issue will be as it stands that digital transmissions will not obtain any money as a public performance.
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