Tools recommended include:

• Artist Data help artists publish information to a variety of destinations with a single point of entry. Social networks, official websites, and much more.
• Reverb Nation Adds Website Creation and Hosting for Bands
• Fanbridge provides email and mobile fan list management services for bands.
• Mad Mimi Email marketing and email newsletter software for small businesses shops, universities, non-profits, associations, performing artists and agencies.
• Emma Create, send and track customized and stylish email newsletters to your customer or clients.
• Topspin a technology platform for direct-to-fan marketing, management, and distribution.
• Master Writer one of the most remarkable software programs ever developed for the songwriter.
• Indie Band Manager the complete and affordable database management system for musicians, freelancers, agents, labels, publicists and managers alike
• 4 track iPhone app a songwriting and practice tool for singers, guitar players
• iTalk Recorder app A recording app for your iPhone or 2nd gen iPod touch (full disclosure
• Source Elements Connect enables audio connections between digital audio systems anywhere in the world, allowing direct-to-the-timeline recording with real-time
• Lefsetz addresses the issues that are at the core of the music business: downloading, copy protection, pricing and the music itself.
• Techdirt News, commentary, and discussions on important or interesting high tech news and includes newsletters.
• “Any Day Now” film a performance documentary
• Bandmetrics Understand your fans, gauge the popularity of your music and manage your band’s digital identity, as Band Metrics helps musicians and bands analyze
• Jonathon Coulton (as a great case study) Brooklyn, New York, (United States) musician and songwriter. Includes a biography, lyrics, mp3s, and discography.
• Levi Weaver Armed with little more than a guitar, a laptop and a loyal fanbase
• Rick Monroe
• YouTube
• Podcasting
• RSS
• ESessions Job Board. eBay meets Craigslist meets professional music. Post a job and reach thousands of members instantly; Choose from anyone
• Attending events and networking
• Libysn Full featured service tailored specifically for media self-publishing and podcasting. Price is based on usage, changing monthly if needed
• Ringtone Feeder New original iPhone ringtones every week. Designed to put a smile on your face and to sound great on the iPhone.
• iTunes
• WordPress plug ins, amember and wp wish list Our first release is called “WishList Member” and provides users the ability to quickly turn a WordPress blog into a fully functional membership site
• Premiumcast New Media Simplified – Total Podcast And RSS Control
• Square Space Focus on writing your weblog entries and publishing your files and pictures instead of worrying about how to design and update your website.
• Snap Monkey Build and create a web site on SnapMonkey. affordable web site design, and online marketing strategies for your business
• Bandzoogle Build an amazing band website in minutes, no web design skills needed.
• Rock N Roll Design Band Website Design and Web Site Builder Tools for Bands, Artists, and Music Businesses.
• Rackspace Dedicated Server and Managed Server Hosting Services backed by 100% Network Uptime Guarantee & Fanatical support

Paul was kind enough to do some research before hand. He brought along this document of his notes.

Have a listen to the conversation to get a better grasp of everything we covered. Note: There was an audio glitch in the middle of this recording, you’ll know it when it comes. Sorry about that.

Watch this space for the Tool Talk #3 invite soon.

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