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DIY: 100 Free & Affordable High & Low Tech Music Promotion Tips

100 Free & Affordable High & Low Tech Music Promotion Tips

Never leave promotion to the other guy. Depending on your point of view don't count on the label, band or publicist to do their jobs. Do it yourself or it may not get done.

Know your niche market(s) or hire/befriend someone who does.

Always think of the fans first when making decisions.

Start early. Pre-promote. It allows time for viral buzz (aka free promotion) to build and ensures you’ll… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on August 13, 2008 at 10:37am — No Comments

DIY: How To Create An Ultra Low Cost Net Presence

Thanks to a plethora of ad-supported music sites creating a custom presence across the web does not have to be expensive. In this guest post, rising indie band manager Jeremy Mix of Mix Management shares his less than under $10 a year d.i.y. internet recipe.

GUEST POST: I like to recommend that my young bands "stick it to the man" by not paying for a custom website with monthly fees. Try this instead:

Open a generic Google mail account named bandname@gmail.com and use this… Continue

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DJ Muggs and Planet Asia Presents: PAIN LANGUAGE (Cover Art)

The legendary DJ Muggs and West Coast lyrical beast/veteran Planet Asia drop a new album September 16th-

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Revolt Radio Week 20 Broadcast feat. Mr.Shadeed -

Mumbo Note: That's right Indie Planet, Mr.Shadeed will be doing his monthly segment on music technology on Revolt Radio on this broadcast. Tune in check it out -

Featured Artists: Mr.Shadeed Tame & Wordsmith

Host: Black Knight

Mixed By: DJ Dublee

Website: www.wordsmith.podomatic.com

"Revolt Radio" is a unique mix of Underground, Commercial, & Mash-Up Hip-Hop. Each broadcast looks to… Continue

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People Under The Stairs (LA) Drop FUN DMC

People Under the Stairs drop FUN DMC, their 6th album release to date on Gold Dust Records.

Tracklisting for the album is as follows:

Fun DMC Tracklist:

1. The Swan Fever

2. Step Bacc

3. Up Yo Spine (Live At The Fishbucket pt. 3)

4. Ste. For Peter Pt.1 “The Fun”

5. Ste. For Peter Pt.2 “The Grind”

6. Anotha’ (BBQ)

7. The Ultimate 144

8. Letter 2 c/o Bronx

9. Party Enemy… Continue

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Prodigy Blogs from the Bing "Sales Are Down, No! Fans Are Clowns"

"SALES ARE DOWN? NO. FANS ARE CLOWNS!!!" WHAT'S UP TO ALL MY PEOPLE ON THE SITE? THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOVE AND SUPPORT. I'D RATHER HAVE 10 TO 20 THOUSAND REAL PEOPLE THEN ONE MILLION IDIOTS BE A PART OF SOMETHING: GENUINE, AUTHENTIC AND FACTUAL.. NOT SYNTHETIC, IMITATION, AND BOGUS.

DID YOU ALL SEE THE MOVIE JERRY MCGUIRE? WELL, IN THAT MOVIE TOM CRUISE WORKS FOR A MAJOR SPORTS AGENCY THAT HAS MANY CLIENTS AND IS A HUGE MONSTER MACHINE OF A… Continue

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King Arthur Meet and Greet @ Club Crucial, Atlanta GA

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T.I. Interview (Talks 50 and Lo

The Good folks at Hard Knock TV present an exclusive interview with T.I. discussing 50 and taking jabs at Shawty L-O. Enjoy and make sure you check out Hard Knock TV!

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Biggavell TV Starring Max B

Max B now has a TV "Wave" to add to his growing empire. Mr. Wavy Crockett is now doing numbers with Amalgam Digital so its good to see him putting out product.

The whole name of the game should be getting your album out so you can tour, its good to see Max B

get smart and go… Continue

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Wordsmith Presents "A Day In the Life" Episode 2 (Video Blog)

Indie Planet TV definitely loves to feature and support true independent artists. Baltimore's own Wordsmith is one of the most effective at building his brand without the help of a major label's marketing dollars.

If for no other reason, but to light the fire of some of these other artists, who claim to be "on the grind", we present to you Wordsmith Presents "A Day In the Life" Episode 2 (Video… Continue

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Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival Flicks

KRS ONE

Black Moon On Stage

Crowd In Attendance

DJ Premier

Flicks from the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival. All-star lineup for this one.

All photos taken by… Continue

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New Music Lil A

Swagman AKA “LiL A” has been in the rap game for over 6 years and counting.

This ATalien has worked with some of the most successful artist and

producers in the bizness, such as: Don P of Trillville, Big Pit of Pit Music (producer of

Shop Boys “Party Like a Rock Star”), Lyrical of theVirgin Islands,

Young Ralph, Montana the Mack and others!I’m Rich Entertainment has made the bold

decision to put… Continue

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Rockers Island Reggae Dancehall Night: Shibuya (Tokyo)

Club Camelot Every 2nd Friday out in Shibuya -
Doors open at 11pm
2,500 YEN with ID

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Luda Feat. T.I.P. Exclusive -

After long feud which hit the fan with T.I. allegedly fighting with D.T.P.'s Chaka Zulu following a heated arguement, the two hit the studio and recorded a new track -

T.I. and Luda -

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OZONE Awards Schedule of Events -

Lots in store for Ozone Awards attendees -

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Termanology How We Rock Video Shoot Pics

Be on the lookout for Term's new video "How We Rock" produced by Premier, directed by Dan the Man.

Cameos from: DJ Premier, Bun B, Consequence, Joell Ortiz, Uncle Murda, Cormega, Lil Fame of M.O.P., DJ Absolut, Smoothe Da Hustler, Skyzoo, Torae, ST. Da Squad, Grafh, Shea Davis, Remo Da Rapstar, Statik Selektah, Reks, Computa (BMF)

PICS BY A.… Continue

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Joe Budden Readies Padded Room on Amalgam

AMALGAM DIGITAL TO RELEASE JOE BUDDEN’S SOPHOMORE LP, PADDED ROOM, ON OCTOBER 28th 2008

Joe Budden has kept a relatively low profile since his self-titled debut album went gold in 2003, earning him a Grammy nomination for best male rap solo performance. Despite his successful debut, Budden’s sophomore album sat on the shelves at Def Jam for nearly four years.

Despite the numerous setbacks, Jump Off Joe Budden kept busy during those… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on August 6, 2008 at 12:43pm — No Comments

Cormega Interview on Sirius Satellite w/ Premo

Cormega checks in w/ DJ Premier on his Sirius show "HeadQcourterz"

http://www.zshare.net/audio/16439157c710d3ad

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Dancehall for Dummies CD Release Party

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Termanology Readies Politics As Usual Album feat. A-List Production

Termanology's video ft. DJ Premier is now in rotation on Indie Planet TV. His debut album is a who's who of elite hip hop production from Easy Mo Bee to Premo, Pete Rock, Havoc, and more! September 30th on Nature Sounds.

Massachusetts-bred; New York-based rapper Termanology has now finished his official debut album Politics As Usual. One of this year's most anticipated albums; it drops September 30th, 2008 through a joint… Continue

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