vlog - Marketing yourself as an independent musician/artist/band - releasing your first album/EP

I recently released my own solo album, and learned a lot in the process. I thought I'd share with you some ideas about marketing yourself as an artist or band, and recording, distributing & promoting your self released album or EP.

Let me know what you think - any comments or criticisms (anyway I can improve my video blogs?)

Check out my album at http://www.marcreeves.co.uk (you can buy it from my store)

You can also get it from iTunes - http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/perfectly-fine/id402513567?affId=1773178&...

CD Baby - http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/marcreeves

Amazon MP3 - http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004B5PDD4/ref=dm_sp_alb

LINKS:

CDbaby: http://www.cdbaby.com
Tunecore: http://www.tunecore.com/
Bandcamp: http://www.bandcamp.com
Big Cartel: http://www.bigcartel.com
Winmax Leisure CD duplication: http://www.winmax-leisure.com/
Pixel Internet (web & domain hosting): http://www.pixelinternet.co.uk
Seren print (for cheap quality flyers and posters): http://www.serenprint.co.uk/
CD wraps (like shrink wrapping): http://stores.ebay.co.uk/stratamediastore
Business cards: http://www.vistaprint.co.uk
Abbey road online mastering: http://www.abbeyroadonlinemastering.com/

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Independent
• indie
• solo
• artist
• band
• songwriter
• singer
• unsigned
• self release
• CD
• MP3
• get on iTunes
• amazon MP3
• napster
• release your own album
• EP
• build website
• fanbase
• mailing list
• blog
• vlog
• videos
• tips for success

[TheJosh1111111111111]

you sure do have a purtty mouf

[marcreevesmusic]

@TheJosh1111111111111 creepy :P

[TheBobifrank]

WELL DONE.

[marcreevesmusic]

@TheBobifrank Thanks! :)

[christophseventy]

Thanks for making this Marc and nice one for the links of everyone you have used. I'm Nottingham based too, made a couple of music videos recently (be cool if you have time to check them out) but had no idea where to go next but I have a bit more of an idea now! Thanks again....

[marcreevesmusic]

@christophseventy Always nice to know this video is helping out other musicians (especially Nottinghamshire ones!), it's the reason I made it :)

Just about to check out some your videos now - thanks for taking the time to view some of mine :)

[CharreseMusic]

Thank you SO much for making this video and sharing your experiences and knowledge! I needed to see this. I am an independent artist as well and planning on releasing my album this year. It's the beginning of my next chapter... and your video is SO helpful. You and your video are Blessings! Again, thank you for taking the time to film this! I wish you the absolute BEST with your music and all that you dream to do! God Bless you, Marc! :)

[Audiomecca]

thanks buddy. very helpful, i appreciate it.

[marcreevesmusic]

@IkeeBee1 Thanks! Glad you found it helpful - I just hoped my experiences might give some ideas and inspiration to other people. Cheers for watching! :)

[IkeeBee1]

THIS IS A VERY INFORMATIVE VIDEO, AND I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST. IT IS STRAIGHTFORWARD, SIMPLE, AND TO THE POINT. WELL DONE.