Noisemaker

04/03/2012

Read about LA's grungiest bars and venues. You'll be surprised of what you'll find! http://bit.ly/HReQQl

It gets no sleazier in the West. Complex.com: The original buyer's guide for men.

03/30/2012

SXSW Festival was originally for emerging local artists. In recent years, it's been taken over by superstars and corporate advertisers. Read up on how this shift happened and how to bring it back to its roots: http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/permalink/2012/032512sxswhelp?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+digitalmusicnews+%28Digital+Music+News%3A+Top+Stories%29

I wasn't there in the 90s; I can't swap stories about up-and-coming Austin bands and easy hotel bookings. But I do know that in 2012, superstar-level artists like Snoop Dogg, Skrillex, Train, Bruce Springsteen, Nas, Norah Jones, Jay-Z, and Mumford & Sons were the ones competing for most of the atten...

03/25/2012

Coldcalling Deadmau5 on twitter landed virtually unknown artist, Chris James the chance of a lifetime. Read how he utilized social media to promote is abilities to the masses: http://pandodaily.com/2012/03/19/how-coldcalling-Deadmau5-on-twitter-earned-one-artist-his-big-break/

03/24/2012

Interested in learning the multiple ways to make it in the music industry? This independent performer broke down every dollar he's earned to help guide others to success: http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/permalink/2012/120319indie?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+digitalmusicnews+%28Digital+Music+News%3A+Top+Stories%29

He plays as a salaried member of multiple bands, and also derives significant income from solo performances. He writes, sells CDs, does session work, occassionally teaches, and seems like he's on the road non-stop. And he also doesn't have health insurance.

03/22/2012

Having trouble getting your music out into the vast Internet world? Here are 10 easy ways to get your music heard: http://hitsingularity.wordpress.com/2009/01/30/10-fast-and-free-strategies-to-market-your-band-without-resorting-to-spamming-people-on-myspace/

I’ve found several near universal truths from dealing with and talking to bands. First, almost every musician is very willing to spend a significant amount of time to market and promote themsel...

03/20/2012

Madonna is going live on Facebook Chat this saturday to connect with her fans and promote her new album. Find out more here: http://music-mix.ew.com/2012/03/20/madonna-jimmy-fallon-facebook-chat/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+entertainmentweekly%2Fmusic-mix+%28Entertainment+Weekly%2FEW.com%27s%3A+The+Music+Mix%29

Madonna will kick off the release of MDNA by sitting down with Jimmy Fallon for a livestream chat on Facebook on Saturday, March 24, at 6...

03/19/2012

Take a look at 40 great music venues across the states. Want to get on their stage? Noisemaker will help you get there. http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2007/05/americas-40-best-music-venues.html

Sometimes it's the view—you’re at Denver’s Red Rocks, your eyes darting back and forth...

03/18/2012

Mumford and Sons are keeping us entertained performing the new song "Where Are You Now" after the premier of their documentary "Big Easy Express" at SXSW: http://youtu.be/uhBpeCaalMs

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03/17/2012

Do You Agree With The 5 Best Music Videos Of The Week? http://stereogum.com/978142/the-5-best-videos-of-the-week-24/franchises/straight-to-video/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+stereogum%2FcBYa+%28stereogum%29

Most big indie types knew better than to release videos this week, seeing as how the entire music internet is raging out in Austin and the blog-feeds are

03/16/2012

Check out 10 things you can do to get your band MORE GIGS!: http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2010/10/mtt-10-things-band-can-do-to-book-more-live-shows.html

Looking to play more live shows? On our Music Think Tank blog, Chris Bracco gives 10 things you can do to get more gigs. Things such as creating a YouTube channel, making business cards, networking, and getting creative can help get your music out to the masses. A great way to get more gigs is to me...

03/15/2012

Make Like A Library, And Get Booked!