Making A Scene Presents a Review of the 2021 INDIE BIBLE

Introduction

Let’s face it, the music industry is changing. For many of us, it seems that it is changing faster than we are able to keep up with. The one thing that is clear, this is a data driven industry and having access to the right data can make the difference in whether your music gets to the right ears or not.

The Indie Bible has been producing the their collection of Data for 21 Years now, and has become one of the most trusted resources for the indie artist. The 2021 version of the Indie Bible introduces some new additions that reflect the new realities we face as indie artists.

I am going to review each E-book in the context of the Indie Bible bundle offerings as opposed to individual offerings. The reason being is they not only discount the individual books within the bundle, but the compilation of information the bundles themselves represent, work together to give you a full comprehensive plan to market and promote your music.

The Ultimate Bundle ($59.95)

The Ultimate Bundle is the first “Bundle” package that gives you a discount on 2 of their most popular List publications, 2 E-books PLUS access to their ONLINE database.

The Indie Bible – This is the granddaddy of indie artist resources on the market. This book contains 800 magazines that will REVIEW indie music, 4300 radio stations and shows that accept indie music, 970 music blogs, 700 labels and distributors. They also include 1000 promotion, marketing, management, PR and publicity services, 400 sites where you can UPLOAD your band’s MP3s and/or videos.

The Index of the sections of the Indie Bible give you an idea of the scope of information that is included in its 1602 pages!

SECTION ONE: REVIEWERS OF INDEPENDENT MUSIC
SECTION TWO: MUSIC BLOGS
SECTION THREE: “REGIONAL” PUBLICATIONS AND RESOURCES
SECTION FOUR: RADIO PROMOTERS
SECTION FIVE: RADIO STATIONS AND SHOWS THAT ARE WILLING TO PLAY INDEPENDENT MUSIC
SECTION SIX: PROMOTION AND MARKETING SERVICES
SECTION SEVEN: PUBLICISTS
SECTION EIGHT: PUBLIC RELATIONS (PR) SERVICES
SECTION NINE: MANAGEMENT SERVICES
SECTION TEN: RECORD LABELS
SECTION ELEVEN: PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTORS
SECTION TWELVE: ONLINE MUSIC VENDORS
SECTION THIRTEEN: MUSIC SUPERVISORS & LICENSING SERVICES
SECTION FOURTEEN: DIGITAL MUSIC DISTRIBUTORS AND SERVICES
SECTION FIFTEEN: WEBSITES THAT WILL HOST YOUR AUDIO AND VIDEO FILES
SECTION SIXTEEN: SOCIAL NETWORKS AND ONLINE COMMUNITIES
SECTION SEVENTEEN: HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR MUSICIANS AND SONGWRITERS

The Venue Bible

The Venue Bible is broken up into 7 pdf E-books that cover several regions in the US. The regions provided are the Canada, North Central(US), North East(US), North West(US), South Central(US), South East(US) and South West(US). Each Guide is then broken down by State, Town and each venue has “Genre” tags to let you know what type of music they book. The information includes the Venue Name and their website. You have then do your research to get the phone and booking person, but you have a good head start with these guides.

The Ultimate Guide to Marketing your Music

This contains 93 articles that help the indie artists understand the landscape that exists in the music industry as well as help them understand some of the changes that have taken place. These are invaluable resources if you are serious about navigating through this new music industry.

The subjects covered include:

1. TO ATTACH OR NOT TO ATTACH: A PRIMER FOR SUBMITTING YOUR MUSIC TO
   RADIO, MUSIC BLOGS, PRESS AND LABELS
2. GETTING AIRPLAY
3. COLLEGE RADIO STRATEGIES: AN INSIDE LOOK
4. RADIO AIRPLAY 101 – COMMERCIAL AIRPLAY MYTHS
5. INDEPENDENT RADIO PROMOTER CHECKLIST
6. HOW TO SELECT A RADIO PROMOTER
7. HOW TO USE RADIO PROMOTION TO BOOST AIRPLAY AND BUILD NEW AUDIENCES
8. THE COLLEGE GIG AND COLLEGE RADIO CONNECTION
9. PUBLISHING ROYALTIES FROM RADIO
10. PODCASTS AS A PROMOTIONAL TOOL
11. HOW TO SUBMIT MUSIC FOR REVIEW
12. 10 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN YOU’RE SUBMITTING AN ALBUM FOR REVIEW
13. HOW DO I GET MY MUSIC ON BLOGS?
14. DO’S AND DON’TS TO GETTING YOUR MUSIC POSTED ON BLOGS
15. 5 TIPS FOR APPROACHING MUSIC BLOGS, WRITERS, AND OTHER MUSIC PRESS
16. INSIDE THE HEAD OF A MUSIC REVIEWER
17. 5 TYPES OF PITCH EMAILS ALL MUSIC JOURNALISTS HATE GETTING FROM INDIE BANDS
18. HOW TO GET MUSIC BLOGGERS TO REPLY TO YOUR E-MAIL
19. SO YOU GOT A BAD REVIEW – WELCOME TO THE CLUB!
20. A MUSICIAN’S GUIDE TO STREAMING: THE PROS & CONS OF SPOTIFY, BANDCAMP, SOUNDCLOUD & MORE
21. THE EMERGING ARTIST’S GUIDE TO SPOTIFY PLAYLISTS
22. HOW IT’S EASIER THAN EVER TO END UP ON A SPOTIFY PLAYLIST
23. HOW TO PROMOTE YOUR MUSIC ON YOUTUBE AND VEVO
24. HOW ARTISTS MAKE MONEY ON YOUTUBE
25. SOUNDCLOUD: SHARE AUDIO RECORDINGS
26. HOW TO USE THE SOUNDCLOUD DROPBOX FOR DEMO SUBMISSIONS
27. SIMPLE WAYS TO PROMOTE YOUR MUSIC ON SOUNDCLOUD
28. WHAT ARE PERFORMANCE RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS?
29. UPC & BARCODES FOR PENNIES AND SENSE
30. BAND AND PRESS KIT ESSENTIALS
31. SO, WHAT’S THE SCOOP WITH ELECTRONIC PRESS KITS?
32. WRITING A BAND BIO
33. THE “T” IN TOUR MERCHANDISE STANDS FOR T-SHIRT
34. 5 TIPS FOR SELLING MORE AT THE MERCH TABLE
35. UNTANGLING THE MAZE OF MUSIC CONFERENCES
36. BUILDING A MUSIC SITE THAT SELLS: PROMOTE YOUR CD, NOT YOURSELF
37. DIY MUSIC LICENSING SONGS IN FILM, TELEVISION, ADVERTISING, GAMES AND NEW MEDIA
38. INTERVIEW: 7 QUESTIONS FOR A REAL LIVE MUSIC SUPERVISOR SARAH GAVIGAN OF GET YOUR MUSIC LICENSED
39. FIVE WAYS TO MAKE MORE SYNC MONEY FROM YOUR MUSIC
40. HOW TO COPYRIGHT YOUR MUSIC
41. HOW TO TRADEMARK YOUR BAND NAME
42. TRADEMARKING YOUR LOGO
43. ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY LAWYERS: WHO, WHERE AND HOW MUCH?!
44. ROYALTIES IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS
45. ARTIST-MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS
46. THE WRITTEN AGREEMENT AMONGST BAND MEMBERS
47. HOW TO LEGALLY SELL DOWNLOADS OF COVER SONGS
48. HOW TO BE YOUR OWN PUBLICIST
49. IS YOUR BAND READY TO HIRE A PUBLICIST?
50. TOP 10 MUSIC PR TIPS
51. MUSIC MARKETING STRATEGIES
52. 7 EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES TO GET YOUR MUSIC NOTICED
53. EFFECTIVE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE MARKETING
54. SOCIALIZE YOUR WEBSITE: ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR USING SOCIAL MEDIA ON YOUR WEBSITE
55. THE 3 MISTAKES EVERY MUSICIAN MAKES WHILE USING SOCIAL MEDIA
56. THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO FACEBOOK FOR MUSICIANS
57. FACEBOOK 101: HOW TO MAKE A BAND PAGE ON FACEBOOK
58. 8 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR BAND’S PRESENCE ON FACEBOOK
59. 20 TIPS FOR IMPROVING YOUR FACEBOOK ARTIST PAGE
60. MUSICIANS TWITTER ROADMAP
61. TWITTER VS. FACEBOOK: WHICH IS BETTER FOR MUSICIANS?
62. REVERBNATION PROFILE
63. THE MUSICIAN’S GUIDE TO INSTAGRAM
64. INSTAGRAM FOR BANDS: 10 QUICK TIPS TO PROMOTING YOUR MUSIC WITH HIP IMAGES
65. THE MUSICIAN’S GUIDE TO INSTAGRAM’S IGTV
66. TOP PINTEREST TOOLS & TIPS FOR MUSIC MARKETING
67. ONE MAN’S ODE TO THE BEAUTY OF BANDCAMP
68. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SNAPCHAT
69. MUSICIANS, DO YOU NEED TO BE ON SNAPCHAT?
70. ‘IF YOU CAN GET FAMOUS EASILY, YOU’RE GONNA DO IT’: HOW TIKTOK TOOK
    OVER MUSIC
71. GET YOUR MUSIC TO GO VIRAL USING TIKTOK | HOW MUSICIANS CAN USE TIKTOK
72. THE TOP 7 SOCIAL MEDIA OUTLETS TO PROMOTE YOUR MUSIC (AND HOW TO 20 STEPS TO CREATING A SUCCESSFUL BLOG FOR YOUR BAND
73. THE SECRET TO SUCCESSFUL CROWDFUNDING
74. 2 SITES TO CROWDFUND YOUR NEXT TOUR
75. LABEL REPS SOUND OFF … WHAT MAKES AN ARTIST SIGNABLE … OR NOT
76. 25 THINGS TO REMEMBER ABOUT RECORD DISTRIBUTION
77. FIVE TRUTHS ABOUT TODAY’S MUSIC INDUSTRY
78. 13 THINGS EVERY DIY MUSICIAN SHOULD KNOW HOW TO DO
79. 10 KEY BUSINESS PRINCIPLES
80. 6 MUSIC NETWORKING TIPS NOBODY TELLS YOU
81. STOP BURNING BRIDGES…OR YOUR CAREER MIGHT GO UP IN FLAMES!
82. WHERE AM I GOING WRONG?
83. TOP 5 MUSIC BUSINESS MISTAKES
84. FINDING A SPONSOR
85. MAKING A LIVING AS A MUSICIAN
86. HOW TO CONQUER YOUR SELF-PROMOTION PHOBIA
87. BE COMMITTED!…YOU’LL NEVER BE FAMOUS IF YOU DON’T SHOW UP!
88. LEAVE YOUR DRAMA AT HOME: MORE ROCKIN’ AND LESS SQUAWKIN’!
89. MUSIC CAREER KILLERS: SURE WAYS TO RUIN YOUR CHANCES OF SUCCESS!
90. 15 REALITY CHECKS YOUNG ARTISTS NEED TO HEAR (FROM PEOPLE WHO KNOW WHAT THEY’RE TALKING ABOUT)
91. DEALING WITH REJECTION IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS
92. BABY STEPS AND THE ROAD TO SUCCESS
93. SO HOW DO WE MAKE OUR DREAM BECOME REALITY?

The Ultimate Guide to Booking Gigs

This should be a no brainer for anyone that is looking to make a living as a musician, but I can’t tell you how many artists I have spoken to that really have no clue what is involved with creating their own tour and booking their own gigs. Sure they can get a gig at the local bar, but creating a tour, booking venues out of town or out of state takes a professional approach. This guide can help you move through the steps you need to move your booking from amateur to professional.

Subjects covered include:

1. A GLOSSARY OF LIVE PERFORMANCE AND BOOKING TERMS
2. A TALENT REPRESENTATION PRIMER (a brief rundown of some terms in the business)
3. VENUE OPERATOR AND MUSICIAN: A GOOD RELATIONSHIP DEPENDS ON BOTH OF YOU
4. WHY PLAYING LIVE IS SO IMPORTANT
5. TO TOUR OR NOT TO TOUR…THAT IS THE QUESTION!
6. EXPAND YOUR DEFINITION OF A LIVE PERFORMANCE
7. HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT VENUE FOR YOUR LIVE SHOW
8. DYNAMICS FOR SUCCESS
9. HOW A POSITIVE INDIE ATTITUDE WILL ADVANCE YOUR CAREER
10. VITAL GIG BOOKING TOOLS: THE PRESS KIT
11. PLANNING YOUR OWN TOUR
12. SETTING UP A SUCCESSFUL TOUR
13. LOOKING FOR AN AGENT
14. BOOKING AGENTS AND NATIONAL TOURING
15. How to Approach Booking Agents
16. MANAGERS: CAN’T LIVE WITH THEM…BUT CAN YOU LIVE WITHOUT THEM?
17. BOOKING LOCAL / CLUB SHOWS
18. THE BASICS OF BOOKING YOUR OWN TOURS
19. 5 NEGOTIATION TECHNIQUES TO BUILD BOOKING KNOW-HOW
20. BOOKING YOUR ACT
21. HOW CAN I GET BETTER GIGS?
22. GET PAID WHAT YOU’RE WORTH!
23. HOW TO COMMAND A HIGHER FEE FOR YOUR LIVE SHOW
24. HOW PERFORMERS CAN FLUB THE INTERVIEW… BUT DON’T LAUGH
25. AUDITION AND INTERVIEW COMPLETE BUT NO REPLY… WHAT DO I DO NOW?
26. HOW TO USE THE RIGHT “FOLLOW-UP” TO BOOK THE GIG OF YOUR DREAMS
27. HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY BOOK FOLLOW-UP GIGS WITH CLUB OWNERS AND BOOKERS
28. ATTENDING BOOKING CONFERENCES
29. PREPARING A PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT CONTRACT
30. THE RIGHT DOCUMENTS FOR BOOKING GIGS
31. WHAT IS NACA?
32. NACA AND THE COLLEGE GIG: HOW TO NAVIGATE THE EDUCATIONAL MARKET
33. A MUSICIAN’S ADVICE ABOUT THE COLLEGE MARKET
34. BOOKING COLLEGE SHOWS
35. HOW YOUR BAND CAN BREAK INTO THE (LUCRATIVE) COLLEGE MARKET
36. HOW TO GET INTO THE COLLEGE MARKET IN 4 STEPS
37. BOOKING COLLEGE SHOWS WITHOUT USING NACA
38. STEPS TO A SUCCESSFUL TOUR
39. TOURING STRATEGIES: RENTING TOUR VEHICLES
40. BAND SAFETY TIPS – NIGHT CLUB FIRES AND STAMPEDES
41. GIG CHECKLIST: PREPARING FOR A GIG OR SHOW
42. PERFORMANCE MARKETING / TOUR SUPPORT
43. HOW TO TURN YOUR GIGS INTO MAJOR MEDIA EVENTS
44. UNDERSTANDING “DRAW”
45. HARNESSING YOUR FAN POWER WITH STREET TEAMS
46. DOING YOUR OWN PUBLICITY
47. ENTREPRENEURSHIP IS THE KEY TO NEW ARTIST SUCCESS TODAY
48. HOW TOURING AND RADIO WORK TOGETHER
49. TOUR DISTRIBUTION USING RADIO
50. HOW TO USE RADIO PROMOTION TO BOOST AIRPLAY AND BUILD NEW AUDIENCES
51. COMPARING STATIONS TO TOURING
52. RADIO STATION VISITS
53. FINDING A SPONSOR
54. HOW TO GET TOUR SUPPORT FOR YOUR MUSICAL ACT
55. HOW TO GET BIG SPONSORSHIP MONEY FOR YOUR BAND, TOUR, EVENT OR PRODUCTION
56. THE PERFECT MARRIAGE OF ARTIST AND CORPORATE PARTNER
57. WHY YOU SHOULD SELL OUT: HOW RICH HARDESTY GOT FREE CDs AND A TRIP TO JAMAICA
58. BOOKING NON-TRADITIONAL SHOWS AND EVENTS
59. BOOKING FESTIVALS, FAIRS AND EVENTS
60. TIPS ON GETTING MORE FAIR DATES AND CORPORATE GIGS
61. THE SOLO RESTAURANT GIG – GUITAR A LA CARTE
62. DEFINITION OF GUERRILLA GIG
63. DEFINITION OF A BASEMENT SHOW
64. ARE HOUSE CONCERTS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU?
65. HOUSE CONCERTS: A NEW WAY TO REACH OUT TO NEW FANS
66. HOUSE CONCERT BOOKING TIPS FOR ARTISTS
67. SETTING UP A HOUSE CONCERT
68. FOLK CLUB AUDIENCE GUIDE
69. CREATING YOUR OWN LOCAL GIGS
70. CAN’T FIND A GIG? GET OUT ON THE STREET!
71. THE ART OF SHOWCASING
72. OPEN MIC PERFORMER’S GUIDE
73. LIVE PERFORMANCE: YOUR FIRST OPEN MIC (interview with Open Mic Host, Spook Handy)
74. TIPS TO HOSTING A SUCCESSFUL OPEN STAGE
75. JAM ETIQUETTE
76. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF JAMMING
77. GIG MANNERS: HOW TO BOOST YOUR APPEARANCES AT VENUES
78. THE ART OF PERFORMING
79. HOW TO REALLY GRAB YOUR AUDIENCE
80. 14 Ways Musicians Can Increase their Tips
81. FINDING TRUTH THROUGH STAGE PERSONAS
82. IMPROVISATION & SURPRISES: THE KEY TO A GREAT COVER BAND
83. GET MOVING!: SINGING BETTER WHEN YOU MOVE YOUR BODY
84. PERFORMANCE POWER
85. A2Z SINGING TIPS
86. THE IMPORTANCE OF VOCAL HEALTH
87. BREATHING 101 FOR SINGERS & VOCALISTS
88. WICKED COLD AND A BIG GIG? TIPS FOR SINGERS – WHAT WORKS!
89. DRUNKEN MELODIES
90. HOW TO BEAT STAGE FRIGHT
91. 7 SURE FIRE WAYS TO OVERCOME STAGE FRIGHT WHEN SPEAKING OR PERFORMING
92. CONQUERING STAGE FRIGHT
93. STAGE FRIGHT
94. GETTING PAST THE FIRST THIRTY SECONDS
95. STAGE FRIGHT? ME?
96. LIVE PERFORMANCE: CALMING YOUR NERVES
97. HOW TO TURN SHAKING KNEES INTO A NICE VIBRATO
98. BETTER PLAYING THROUGH CHEMISTRY (BETA BLOCKERS)
99. SELLING MORE CDs AT GIGS (A Case Study: The Rogues)
100. CONFESSIONS OF A MASTER CD SALES WOMAN
101. TIPS FOR SELLING YOUR CD AT GIGS
102. HOW TO SELL 60,000 CDs
103. HOW TO DOUBLE YOUR GIG REVENUES BY SELLING MERCH
104. HOW TO MAKE MONEY: WYLIE GUSTAFSON ON MERCHANDISING
105. THE “T” IN TOUR MERCHANDISE STANDS FOR T-SHIRT
106. WHY SHOULD YOU ORDER SHIRTS TO SELL AT YOUR EVENT?
107. SELL YOURSELF AT GIGS (NOBODY’S GONNA DO IT FOR YA)
108. LIVE CONCERT RECORDINGS ON USB STICKS

Indie Bible Online Resource

Because of the fact that things are changing so fast in the industry, especially with Covid. You need to keep up to date on those changes. It is also a great way to build your own database and mailing lists. The thing that sets the Indie Bible Resource apart from the other online “lists” is the fact that you can search for your specific criteria, based on type of contact, Genre(s) and country/countries/regions and export that data directly to a .xls (excel spreadsheet) which can be converted to a .csv file (Comma Separated Value) which can then be directly imported in most mailing programs and Spreadsheet programs. This is constantly kept up to date, and you can choose 1 or all of any of the listed search criteria with over 8,000 entries. This is worth the price alone!

Type of contact – Digital Music Distributors, Digital Music Websites, Distributors, Internet Radio/Podcasts, Labels, Local Music Resources, Local Radio Shows, Management Services, Music Blogs, Music Reviewers, Music Supervisors / Licensing Services, Online Music Vendors, Promotional/Marketing Services, Public Relations (PR) Firms, Publicists, Radio Promoters, Radio Stations and Shows, Social Networks / Online Communities.

Genre – Acoustic, Alternative, Americana/Alt-Country, Blues, Cajun/Zydeco, Children’s, Christian/Gospel, Classical, Country/Bluegrass, Dance/Electronic, Experimental, Folk, Hard Rock, Hardcore, Hip Hop/Rap, Industrial/Goth, Jamband, Jazz, Latin, LGBTQ, Metal, New Age/Ambient/Chillout, Pop, Prog Rock, Psychedelic, Punk, Reggae/Ska, Rock/Indie, Roots, Singer/Songwriter, Soul/R&B/Funk, Women in Music, World Music

Country/Regions – United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Europe, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Mozambique, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, South Africa, South America, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine and Zambia!

Streaming Pack ($135)

Ok, let’s face the ugly truth, Streaming “IS” the new way people are consuming music. There is no sense denying it, or trying to fight it. The Indie artist is not going to change this truth, we have to learn how to use it to our advantage. We have to figure a way to engage our fanbase and reach new fans using how they consume music and where they consume it. The use of Streaming services and social media are our new marketing platforms like it or not. It is going to be those artists who master this new world that will gain success from it. The Indie Bible Streaming pack is designed specifically for that purpose.

The Spotify Bible

The Spotify Bible was introduced last year and it is now in it’s 2nd edition. Ever wonder how you can get your music featured on one of those big Spotify playlists? Well, the first step may just lie in the Indie Spotify Bible! With over 1288 pages of Spotify Tastemakers and playlist curators, plus a guide on how to submit your music to them, you could be on your way.

The Indie Apple Music Bible

Like the Spotify Bible the Apple Music Bible is 933 pages of Apple music playlist curators. Now, this is new territory for most indie artists. We are all familiar with Spotify, and we have slowly have come to grasps on how it works to a degree. But Apple music is much more a mystery. Because of that they include:

The Independent Artists Guide to Apple Music

This 73 page guide takes you through all the ins and outs of how to make the best of the Apple Music Bible. The Subjects they cover are extensive and will quickly make you proficient in mastering this new streaming service.

1. HOW TO SIGN UP FOR APPLE MUSIC
2. HOW TO SET UP APPLE MUSIC
3. HOW TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR APPLE MUSIC LIBRARY
4. HOW TO UPLOAD YOUR MUSIC TO APPLE MUSIC
5. HOW TO ADD MUSIC TO YOUR APPLE MUSIC LIBRARY
6. HOW TO SHARE SONGS AND ALBUMS WITH FRIENDS IN APPLE MUSIC
7. HOW TO CREATE A PLAYLIST
8. HOW TO SHARE A PLAYLIST THROUGH APPLE MUSIC
9. HOW TO SAVE A PLAYLIST
10. HOW TO ADD PHOTOS TO PLAYLISTS IN APPLE MUSIC
11. HOW TO CLAIM YOUR ARTIST PROFILE ON APPLE MUSIC
12. APPLE MUSIC FOR ARTISTS: THE HOW-TO GUIDE & KEY BENEFITS EXPLAINED
13. APPLE MUSIC FOR ARTISTS RIVALS SPOTIFY’S ANALYTICS TOOLS
14. APPLE MUSIC FOR ARTISTS: UNDERSTAND YOUR ANALYTICS
15. SHAZAM IN APPLE MUSIC FOR ARTISTS
16. APPLE MUSIC FOR ARTISTS ON IOS
17. THE TRUTH BEHIND APPLE MUSIC AND PLAYLIST PITCHING: HOW IT REALLY
    WORKS
18. WHAT TO DO (AND NOT DO) IN YOUR STREAMING MUSIC PROMOTION
19. APPLE MUSIC VS SPOTIFY: THE MUSIC STREAMING TITANS GO HEAD-TO-HEAD
20. APPLE MUSIC VS. SPOTIFY COMPARED
21. HOW TO TRANSFER YOUR SPOTIFY PLAYLISTS TO APPLE MUSIC
22. HERE’S HOW MUCH APPLE MUSIC PAYS YOU PER STREAM
23. APPLE CLOSING ITUNES— 3 THINGS IT’S TELLING YOU
24. HOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN RADIO STATION IN APPLE MUSIC

The Indie Youtube Bible

Youtube is still the #1 place the consumer market finds new music. The rise of Youtube playlist have been widely ignored by most indie artists, but that is about to change. The release of the 1st edition of the Indie Youtube Bible opens the door to tastemakers of youtube and giving the indie artist access to their contact information.

The Independent Artists Guide To Youtube

Indie artists are starting to realize, that besides the exposure you can get from youtube, it is also a good source of revenue. The Independent Artists Guide to Youtube gives you the tools you need to master this powerful content presentation platform. This 109 page guide takes you through the following subjects:

1. WHAT IS YOUTUBE? HOW DO I USE IT?
2. YOUTUBE: A SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM EVERY MUSICIAN SHOULD USE
3. WHAT ARE YOUTUBE MUSIC PROMOTION CHANNELS?
4. HOW TO GET YOUR MUSIC ON YOUTUBE PROMOTION CHANNELS
5. A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO PROMOTING MUSIC VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE
6. HOW TO USE YOUTUBE TO PROMOTE YOUR BAND
7. 7 PROVEN STEPS TO REACH 1M VIEWS ON YOUR MUSIC VIDEO
8. 6 WAYS TO PROMOTE YOUR MUSIC VIDEO ON YOUTUBE
9. YOUTUBE MUSIC PROMOTION – HOW TO GET YOUR MUSIC FEATURED ON THE
   BIGGEST YOUTUBE CHANNELS
10. YOUTUBE FOR MUSICIANS: 10 FUNDAMENTALS OF A CREATIVE STRATEGY
11. HOW A MONGOLIAN HEAVY METAL BAND GOT MILLIONS OF YOUTUBE VIEWS
12. HOW TO PROMOTE YOUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: 23 TACTICS THAT WORK
13. 9 ADVANCED TACTICS FOR PROMOTING YOUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL
14. 7 ESSENTIAL WAYS TO GROW YOUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL (FOR MUSIC
    ARTISTS)
15. PROFILE FOR ARTISTS
16. INTRODUCTION TO OFFICIAL ARTIST CHANNELS
17. CREATOR ON THE RISE & ARTIST ON THE RISE
18. MANAGE YOUR OFFICIAL ARTIST CHANNEL
19. CHANNEL SECTIONS
20. VIEW YOUTUBE ANALYTICS FOR ARTISTS
21. SET YOUR ARTIST AVATAR
22. INTERACT WITH CREATORS ON COMMUNITY POSTS
23. HOW TO UPLOAD VIDEOS TO YOUTUBE
24. HOW TO MAKE A MUSIC CHANNEL ON YOUTUBE
25. HOW TO TRANSFER YOUTUBE SUBSCRIPTIONS FROM ONE GOOGLE
26. ACCOUNT TO ANOTHER?
27. YOUTUBE FOR MUSICIANS: “HOW IS ALL THE $$ MADE?”
28. HOW ARTISTS MAKE MONEY ON YOUTUBE
29. HOW TO MAKE MONEY AND GET PAID BY YOUTUBE
30. 20 YOUTUBE TRICKS, HACKS AND FEATURES YOU’LL WANT TO KNOW ABOUT
31. ROYALTY FREE MUSIC FOR YOUTUBE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
32. POSTING COVER SONGS ON YOUTUBE? WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
33. COMMON MISTAKES MUSICIANS MAKE MAKING YOUTUBE VIDEOS…AND HOWTO
    FIX THEM
34. IS YOUTUBE WRECKING THE MUSIC INDUSTRY – OR PUTTING NEW ARTISTS IN
    THE SPOTLIGHT?

The Extreme Indie Bundle $194.95

The Extreme Bundle includes Everything! The Indie Bible, The Indie Bible ONLINE Database, The Indie SPOTIFY Bible, The Indie APPLE MUSIC Bible, The Indie YOUTUBE Bible, The Indie Venue Bible, The Booking Agents Directory, Plus all 5 Bonus Music Guides (THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO PROMOTING YOUR MUSIC, THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BOOKING GIGS, THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO TOURING AND PLAYING LIVE, INDEPENDENT ARTIST’S GUIDE TO SPOTIFY and INDEPENDENT ARTIST’S GUIDE TO YOUTUBE)

International Booking Agent Bible

This is a 308 page directory of Booking agent in both the US and Countries throughout the world. The data is broken up by Country/State(province) and City. Each Entry has information on the agency and what types of music they book. As any artist will tell you the most important person to have on your team is the Booking Agent because they are the one person on your team that actually helps generate income! This is an invaluable resource to start your journey toward finding one that will work with you.

The Ultimate Guide to Touring and Playing Live

Of course having the information is only half the battle. You need to have some knowledge on how to effectively use that information to make your or your band attractive to a potential booking agent. You need to have at the very least a base knowledge base about how booking agents work and what they need from their clients. You also need a heads up on what is needed to tour outside your own country, this guide gives you real world knowledge to give you a head start in making your tour successful! The Indie Bible provides you with this valuable guide to help you navigate and use this information effectively. The Subjects covered here are:

1. WHAT IS A BOOKING AGENT?
2. ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BOOKING AGENTS
3. WHAT DOES A MUSIC BOOKING AGENT DO?
4. HOW TO FIND A GREAT BOOKING AGENT FOR YOUR BAND
5. HOW TO GET A BOOKING AGENT TO BOOK YOUR BAND
6. MEET THE MUSIC BOOKING AGENTS
7. IS IT TIME TO HIRE A BOOKING AGENT?
8. 4 WAYS TO GET A JAZZ BOOKING AGENT
9. TOURING TIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL MUSIC GIGS
10. TOURING ABROAD: TIPS FOR INDEPENDENT MUSICIANS ON INTERNATIONAL
11. BOOKING, PROMOTION, CUSTOMS, MERCH SALES AND TRAVEL
12. CHECKLIST: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO PERFORM OVERSEAS
13. 5 TIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL TOURING BANDS
14. INDIE BAND, INTERNATIONAL PRESENCE: ADVICE FROM DEON ON REACHING NEW MARKETS
15. CANADIAN MUSICIANS: HOW TO TAKE YOUR SHOW ON THE ROAD
16. INTERNATIONAL MUSIC GIGS: MANAGING YOUR GEAR
17. 5 OF THE BEST INTERNATIONAL MUSIC CITIES FOR INDEPENDENT ARTISTS
18. HOW TO SEND YOUR ACTS TO THE UNITED STATES
19. CROSSING THE BORDER TO THE GREAT WHITE NORTH: A MUSICIAN’S GUIDE
20. HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF A CANADIAN TOUR
21. WANT TO TOUR IN CANADA? HERE’S WHAT AMERICAN BANDS NEED TO KNOW
22. WHAT NO ONE TELLS YOU ABOUT BOOKING GIGS IN TORONTO
23. TIPS FOR TOURING EUROPE AS A MUSICIAN: A FEW THINGS I’VE LEARNED FROM 8 YEARS PERFORMING INTERNATIONALLY
24. WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT TOURING MAINLAND EUROPE
25. DOES YOUR BAND WANT TO TOUR EUROPE? MAKE IT HAPPEN!
26. INTERVIEW WITH MATTHIAS WENDL OF BERLIN-BASED BOOKING AGENCY ARTRIBUTE
27. WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING ON TOUR IN EUROPE
28. HOW TO SAVE MONEY ON TOUR IN EUROPE
29. TOURING IN EUROPE FOR BLUEGRASS BANDS
30. FALLUJAH VOCALIST ALEX HOFMANN’S TIPS FOR TOURING IN EUROPE
31. AN OVERVIEW OF TOURING IN THE UK
32. UK FOLK TOURING FROM OUTSIDE THE EU
33. A LEGAL GUIDE TO TOURING THE UK
34. THERE’S SUCH A DEMAND FOR LIVE MUSIC IN SWEDEN
35. AN AUSTRIAN BOOKING STORY: JAMES COTTRIALL PLAYS OVER A 100 GIGS IN AUSTRIA EACH YEAR
36. WHY EVERY BAND SHOULD TOUR REGIONAL AUSTRALIA
37. TOURING FOR AUSTRALIA
38. LOOKING FOR GIGS? TRY ASIA
39. PLAYING GIGS IN JAPAN
40. THE MUSICIAN’S GUIDE TO TOURING JAPAN
41. 10 THINGS YOU LEARN WHEN YOU TOUR JAPAN FOR THE FIRST TIME AS AN AMERICAN BAND
42. TURNING JAPANESE: THE DARK SIDE OF TOURING
43. TRAVEL TIPS FOR UNDERGROUND ROCK BANDS TOURING CHINA
44. TOURING CHINA AND SOUTH AMERICA: AN INTERVIEW WITH MENNO VERSTEEG FROM THE CANADIAN INDIE BAND HOLLERADO
45. THE CORRUPT ABSOLUTE GUIDE TO CHINA
46. THE STRANGE BUSINESS OF BEING A TOURING BAND IN CHINA
47. CHINA ROCKS – JUST DON’T EXPECT THE GIGS TO MAKE A PROFIT
48. 8 THINGS EVERY AMERICAN BAND SHOULD KNOW ABOUT PERFORMING IN CHINA
49. CHINA’S GREAT WALL OF CANADIAN SOUND
50. Q&A: LUCY ROSE ON HER DIY TOUR OF SOUTH AMERICA
51. AN INDIE GUIDE TO THE BEST LIVE MUSIC VENUES IN AFRICA
52. A MUSICIAN’S GUIDE TO CAPE TOWN’S INDIE-FOLK SCENE
53. THE LIVE MUSIC SCENE IN ZIMBABWE
54. PLAY MUSIC ON A CRUISE SHIP: IS THIS YOUR DREAM?
55. HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE JOB OF CRUISE SHIP MUSICIAN
56. THE CRUISE SHIP GIG
57. PLAYING MUSIC ON CRUISE SHIPS: KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
58. AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT CRUISE SHIP MUSICIAN SALARIES AND PERKS
59. DIFFERENT TYPES OF CRUISE SHIP ENTERTAINMENT
60. TOP 10 TIPS FOR PROMO SUBMISSIONS TO CRUISE SHIPS
61. USING AN ENTERTAINMENT AGENCY TO GET CRUISE SHIP JOBS
62. INTERVIEW WITH JOEL PIERSON, CRUISE SHIP PIANIST

Conclusion

I will state the obvious, The Indie Bible Bundles are more than just lists of contacts, they are a massive amount of information that represents a complete guide to marketing and touring!

Let’s face it, we are all entering some uncharted waters first due to the shutdown of the gig Economy because of Covid, Second because of the shift in perception of recorded music by the consumer from a product to a service. The only way the Indie Artist is going to find a way to survive this double hit is to not only educate themselves on how to use the technology in their favor, but also have the information needed to use that knowledge to reshape how they do business.

For 21 Years the Indie Bible has been cataloging information and educating the Indie artists to do just that. There are other services that advertise they can give you lists and make massive claims of success if you subscribe to them. I have check alot of them out myself and I have yet to find one that is as extensive and as user friendly as the “Indie Bible“! The Online database is probably the most useful resources I have found, because you are able to export blocks of data based on a specific search criteria that can be used in bulk email programs and as well as bulk mailing system like Stamps.com. I have yet to find another service that gives you that option.

I know money is tight for all of us, but if you are looking for a way to market your music and prepare yourself for the return to touring, consider a company that has been in business for 21 years and has gained the reputation of providing the gold standard resource for the Indie Artists. That distinction resides in only one place .. “The Indie Bible”

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