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Music Social Buying And Selling With The Indie

This week marked the launch of a new interesting start-up, TheIndie.biz – a social buying and selling service, allowing independent music fans to tag and feature their favorite songs and sell them through Twitter, Facebook, Bebo, and MySpace accounts.

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.

MicControl Interview Series: The Blogging Side Of Music

On Monday, June 7th MicControl.com began a week-long interview series entitled ‘The Blogging Side Of Music’. This 5-part series explores the dos and don’ts, the styles and techniques, and ultimately the tips and strategies of a successful music blogger.

Biffy Clyro’s Simon Neil: ‘Just Believe In Yourself’

Scottish rock trio Biffy Clyro has been touring in support of their latest record, Only Revolutions, for more than a year now. While the band stayed in Australia, Joe Matera sat down with Biffy Clyro singer and guitarist to talk on various topics.

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.

PiL’s Lu Edmonds Talks Music Business

Guitarist of John Lydon’s experimental act reveals what have been the most important lessons he have learned from being in the music business.