Why Every Musician Needs A Website And What It Should Include
- Bruce Houghton - Hypebot
- 22 avr. 2016
- 1 min de lecture
In her recent article, The Music Business Reimagined, Vickie Nauman discusses the continuously evolving intersection between music and technology and the perpetual motion towards a digital music economy. More than ever before, the necessity to engage digitally and develop a strong online presence is extremely important for musicians, both established and emerging.
A question that logically arises is what do bands and performers need to be doing to compete in this digital music economy?
You Need Your Own Website
As great as social platforms like Facebook and SoundCloud are for reaching out to fans and self-promotion, it is good to have a base-camp or ground zero for you to be able to control, brand, and firmly establish your online presence in the long-run. You need a centralized location to get news out to your fans about shows, new songs, music videos, or album releases in the works. Your website can also help you secure press and promotional opportunities, as well as gigs. Ultimately, if you want to establish yourself as a serious artist and have people take you earnestly, then you need your own website.
What Your Website Should Include
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