IndieLab » selling music http://www.indielab.com Innovative Promotion for Independent Music Thu, 03 May 2012 06:30:59 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Selling your music online – Bandcamp vs Topspin http://www.indielab.com/2011/05/10/selling-your-music-online-bandcamp-vs-topspin/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=selling-your-music-online-bandcamp-vs-topspin http://www.indielab.com/2011/05/10/selling-your-music-online-bandcamp-vs-topspin/#comments Tue, 10 May 2011 12:30:43 +0000 Andy http://indielab.co.uk/?p=1467 Continue reading ]]> BandCamp LogoI’ve been asked by a few people recently for a recommendation on the best way to sell music online via your own website rather than one of the major distributers like iTunes. There are loads of options out there and during my research I found these great posts from Outsidetheboxmusic.com .

Comparing Music Marketing Platforms

TopSpin – A Review from Berklee to Implementation

I have personally always used a combination of different tools, Bandcamp for setting up the shop where people can download music and redeem download codes and then other tools like MailChimp to deal with emails. However I know other people have used tools like Reverbnation very successfully and I know that many more established bands are using TopSpin to manage their touring and merchandise very effectively. It really is just a matter of shopping around to find who has the tools most appropriate to the job that you currently need to do. For example, if you’re just starting out and want a place where people can buy your music without you losing a slice of commission to iTunes then Bandcamp is perfect. If you have a big tour booked and need a way of selling tickets to fans then Topspin’s annual fees will begin to be worth the investment.

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