January 2013
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Making the Move to Bryank.im
Well this is awkward. Tumblr, I’ve decided that you’re not the ideal platform to be publishing long form writing on industry specific subject matters. And anyways, the Svbtle network accepted me, and they make me feel special. Come read my boring TL:DR musings on the future of music technology here:
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July 2012
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Facebook For Musicians: A Definitive Guide
Facebook is the largest marketing channel for most musicians and bands. Surprisingly, it’s also the one they know the least about. So in this guide, we’re going to breakdown why Facebook is important, how it works, and most importantly, the specific steps you can take to make Facebook work for you and your fans.
Artists, you can’t be blamed. Many of you developed your social...
May 2012
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When iTunes Becomes Obsolete
<Note: Hypebot re-posted this entry and it was one of their most read posts ever! Cool! >
The above chart is sourced straight from the RIAA year end sales report. It is released every March, and it is the reason you read about the year-over-year triumphs of digital downloads in the face of plummeting CD sales. It is the reason everyone knows that the physical format is dead, the music...
February 2012
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Trackswell, Meet World
My name is Bryan, and for the past few years, I’ve bullied my way into the intersection of music and web tech. This is probably a captain obvious level statement, but I believe the music business will be a web business in the very near future. I hope to shape that future, and record my thoughts along the way in this here blog.
Thus, Trackswell.
A little bit about my unqualifications:
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