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Dire Straits Bassist: ‘How You Get Music Out There Is Irrelevant, As Long As People Can Hear It’

A legendary UK band Dire Straits called it a day back in 90s, but as it normally happens with iconic acts – the Straits’ music lives well and keeps bringing the money.

The Fader Releases iPhone And Android App Using New Mobile Roadie Pro Service

The Fader created a free custom mobile application for iPhone and Android as part of a new version of popular Mobile Roadie DYI service.

Rockethub Launches Crowdfunding Community Site

Crowdsourcing and crowdfunding can be a huge part of a rising musician’s business model. Whether you’re trying to raise money for a single, an album, or literally anything else, crowdfunding can make that happen if you do it right.

Effects Of The Internet: Cashing In On The Digital Economy

While your average street musician can upload a few tracks onto MySpace and get a few more people coming down to watch them bang the drum, the bigger guys still have the contacts to fill a venue on that alone.

Puddle Of Mudd Guitarist: ‘Success Is Not The Charts Anymore’

Guitarist Paul Phillips, who recently rejoined Puddle of Mudd, talked on behalf of the band about their latest album, Songs in the Key of Love & Hate, and topics like collaboration, tipsy songwriting and relationships with the label.

Hail The Villain Show How A True Interactive Website Has To Look Like

The Canadian rock/metal band Hail The Villain have unleashed what they called “the most creative and technologically advanced website ever built for a band.”