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 […]