Bandtools Podcast Band Tools For Music Marketing / Band Management / Digital Distribution

BandTools Ep 33 – The music industry is increasingly telling us all to treat our band like a business, so to take that suggestion seriously we need to understand government expectations and business structures. For a lot of musicians, being in a band is a hobby and the members all still have day jobs, so is […]

BandTools Ep 32 – So many ideas and motivation but so little money, it’s increasingly important to look at music funding options. A day in the life of a musician, tell me about it! But where there’s a will there’s a way, so here are some ideas to help you fund your next music projects.  

BandTools Ep 31 – One of the best promotion methods for your band is music video. These days YouYube is a search engine of it’s own, and often people will hear your music here for the first time. Therefore you want to make an impact and take charge of your online video presence. Having a good […]

BandTools Ep 30 – When your band is on a tour where driving isn’t possible, booking flights for musicians becomes a big deal. Balancing cheap prices with good times and sufficient luggage is essential for efficiency in the air.

BandTools Ep 29 – Get your band support slots with bigger bands that are touring to your city. This is not always as hard as it seems, and you will benefit from playing to bigger crowds and boosting your band’s resume. Networking and making a good impression has never been so important.           […]

BandTools Ep 28 – You might not have thought to include this in your promotion plan to attract new fans, but customer service for bands is an incredibly important concept in order to retain existing fans, build brand loyalty, and help potential customer trust you when enquiring about making a purchase. Whilst the prospect of […]

BandTools Ep 27 – One of the biggest and most reliable income streams for bands is selling merchandise. Not only that, it’s the perfect promotional tool because other people are donning your designs and doing the unbiased marketing on your behalf wherever they go. With the sales from the actual music experiencing a decline since the […]

BandTools Ep 26 – While physical music sales are unquestionably plummeting, astoundingly vinyl is enjoying a resurgence. Older music fans as well as the younger generation are turning to vinyl as their physical preference, some for the sound quality and some for collector purposes. Record labels and large scale bands are taking advantage of the phase, […]

BandTools Ep 25 – Some say it’s a dying format and there is no denying the damning statistics, but neverless bands are still undertaking CD pressing, so let’s learn about how to do it properly.

BandTools Ep 24 – Ensure your songs can be traced and identified by giving them ISRC codes. Each code is unique and is permanently encoded into a product as its digital fingerprint. It’s free to set up and royalties to be made.

BandTools Ep 23 – If you’ve got an itch to get your band on the road, it is worth considering learning how to book a tour for yourself. It’s not as hard as you think, you’ll learn plenty in the process, and can strategically increase your band’s profile for future endeavours.

BandTools Ep 22 – Stop desperately waiting for that next show offer, and learn how to book a gig yourself. It’s not as hard as you think, you’ll learn plenty in the process, and can strategically increase your band’s profile in the local scene.

BandTools Ep 21 – No matter how many high-level marketing strategies you try, finding and impressing potential fans can be done by recording awesome songs and honest credible promotion. Reviews, interviews and radioplay are often overlooked by the modern musician, but they are easy and free!  

BandTools Ep 20 – A milestone episode focusing on how we can get the listeners involved!

BandTools Ep 19 – Perform at house shows for new gig experiences and another source of income

BandTools Ep 18 – Book your band high quality, convenient & unique accommodation at a fraction of the cost for your next tour.

BandTools Ep 17 – Promote your concerts online with Songkick, a platform focusing on concert discovery services and ticket sales, by connecting artists directly with millions of fans around the globe.

BandTools Ep 16 – Getting your songs on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music & more streaming services has never been easier. In today’s music world it is important to expand outside just CDs and Vinyl to reach more listeners, and Distrokid is a great option to do it cheaply and easily.

BandTools Ep 15 – With 6 billion hours of video being streamed every month, YouTube for musicians is imperative to maximise effective promo. There are plenty of opportunities for bands to promote cleverly and think outside the box.

BandTools Ep 14 – There is information overload on the internet especially on Wikipedia, but it’s not always 100% accurate. When people search your band on Google, what will they find?