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This week on The Music Rookie Podcast, Rachel has a conversation with J. Edward Keyes who is the Editorial Director for BandCamp.  They discuss the benefits of using Bandcamp as a direct to consumer platform for musicians. With their editorial arm, BandCamp Daily, and their plethora of artist’s tools, the independent platform gives their users unique ways to connect with fans and allows them to actually make money from their art. We highlight all of the special features that users sometimes overlook. Plus, Jedward gives away a way to pitch Bandcamp’s editors that not many users … [Read More...] about The Best Insider Tips for BandCamp

A conversation with Brandon Kinder, a musician who’s been putting out records for over a decade with his band The Rocketboys and his solo project The Wealthy West. He’s landed placements in dozens of commercials, films, and television shows, including Glee, Private Practice, One Tree Hill. Vampire Diaries, Teen Mom, Intervention, Elementary, and commercials for Chase Bank and Friskies.Since we’ve spoken to a sync agent and a music supervisor, we thought we would round out the trilogy with a musician’s side of getting music placements.TRANSCRIPT … [Read More...] about How to Easily Get Your Best Songs for Licensed