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

BandTools Ep 53 – Podcasts are becoming more and more popular in today’s world for learners and entertainers alike, but musicians aren’t quite capitalising on it’s potential yet. In today’s episode I chat with Andy, host of the Andy Social and Self Starter podcasts about how podcasts work, and why musicians should be getting involved. […]

BandTools Ep 52 – Music artists always need to share private music and info with other musicians, promoters, record labels and businesses, so we need to know the most appropriate file sharing platforms. File sharing is needed when getting promo photos or video clips done, when pressing CDs, getting logos or artwork, or even sending demo […]

BandTools Ep 51 – In today’s DIY musician environment we are blessed with an array of online platforms offering unique takes on music sharing to give artists options on the most suitable tools for them to use. SoundCloud is an online audio distribution platform that enables its users to upload, promote, and share audio.  

BandTools Ep 50 – Hearing from active DIY musicians is a great way for other musicians to learn whilst getting inspired and motivated. Maty Eichorn was the first to sign up as BandTools member, and now on episode 50 we get an insight into his music life, projects, favourite tools & tips.

BandTools Ep 49 – Finding social platforms outside of Facebook & Instagram can be important for musicians, especially if there are dedicated music platforms such as Reverbnation. Music sites that are also used by fans make the potential even greater. However you must be careful not to use sites that aren’t in line with your […]

BandTools Ep 48 – You’ve got an idea in mind, songs written and ambitions, but you need band members to come along for the ride. It’s not easy finding the right people, a balance of musicianship and personality is a must. We talk about how to recruit band members, what to look for, and how to […]

BandTools Ep 47 – In most cases a song is not finished until the lyrics are written, and for some that is a daunting task. For some listeners, the lyrics and meanings can be the most important thing about a song, and when it comes to royalties the lyrics are technically considered 50% of the […]

BandTools Ep 47 – Playing local gig after local gig can sometimes become boring and turnouts can start to fade, so thinking about different event ideas can keep things fresh. The standard local gig will generally have 4 bands over 4 hours, 20 minutes between each band and the punters just want to drink. This […]

BandTools Ep 45 – Finding your way around on tour isn’t always as simple as some might think, especially when touring overseas without global roaming. Understanding current map technology can help you get to your next venue on time, or find a late night food shop after the show. Google Maps is a web mapping service […]

BandTools Ep 44 – URL shortening is an online technique that makes links substantially shorter and still direct to the required page. It is done by using a redirect which links to the web page that has the original long url. It can make your link look prettier, disguise the address, and more recently has been […]

BandTools Ep 43 – Playing live can be one of the most rewarding and enjoyable things for musicians to do, and the world’s best bands know how to write a setlist that flows with a purposeful song order. A setlist is the order of songs during a live music set. It is commonly written by […]

BandTools Ep 42 – Writing, learning, and teaching your bandmates eachother’s songs can at times be an exhausting and tiring excercise, but platforms like Guitar Pro can make it a whole lot easier. Never again will you forget that killer riff you came up with, and never again do you have to sit with your band […]

BandTools Ep 41 – Funding musical instruments as a poor struggling musician can be difficult, so many people look into music gear endorsements as a way to help. There is a common perception that big brand logos on CD booklets and tour posters mean that band is making it big, but in reality that is […]

BandTools Ep 40 – It isn’t easy getting your band to stand out from the pack online, so bring your band to life with iMovie. Make an effort to gather video footage of your band members doing just about anything, so you can make an eye-catching video to promote quickly and easily.

BandTools Ep 39 – Keeping all aspects of your band organised on your computer is never easy, but using Google Docs as a musician can absolutely make everything neater and under control. Google Docs brings your documents to life with smart editing and styling tools to help you easily format text and paragraphs. Choose from […]

BandTools Ep 38 – If you play gigs then you must have a merch stand, and with less people carrying cash these days Square Reader lets you accept card payments. Never miss a sale again and don’t worry about carrying a kitty for change, get the money transferred to a bank account safely and promptly.

BandTools Ep 37 – Every band member needs to organise things from time to time, so if you manage your own band’s tours, recordings and money, then Microsoft Excel will be your best friend. Spreadsheets help to plan, track, report and organise your projects in a visual and easy-to-maintain way so that your band is on top of […]

BandTools Ep 36 – Streamhear is a free tool for bands and fans alike, all about finding the best gigs in your area with the ability to listen to the artists there and then. Streamhear is a broadcasting app that connects fans to musicians no matter the size, distance or isolation. This episode chats with the platform’s founder Craig […]

BandTools Ep 35 – Bandaidz is a new platform for bands in app format that focuses on the social aspect of music and delivering an opportunity for Artists to reach an audience that are interested in attending their gigs and perhaps meeting a new ‘special someone’ whilst they are at it. We chat to co-founder Justin […]

Merchr is a new platform for bands to sell clothing and CDs, with the added benefit of only paying for what you sell rather than having to place a bulk order. With a monthly subscription package, there are no other initial outlay costs or a minimum order, simply send your design to Merchr and they […]