Merchandise is important, and your probably don’t realise just how important it really is. Merchandise creates a very real revenue stream for your band other than your music, and many bands make more of merch than anything else! In addition to that, anyone who buys and wears or uses your merchandise is a walking talking advertisement for your band. Read the full story

This won’t come as a surprise to most people, but MySpace has become a pretty essential tool when it comes to musicians growing their online profiles, connecting with fans, and publishing their music. With 117.6 million unique visitors in June 2008, it’s a fair assumption that if you aren’t already - you really should be tapping to the MySpace marketplace. Read the full story