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Electric Kiwi
http://www.electrickiwi.co.uk/blog
The Electric Kiwi blog looks at current design projects, music promotion, social media and web/graphic design for bands, musicians and the music industry.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 77 )
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How to Work a Music Event Like a Pro
The following is a guest post by creative coach, writer and media presenter, Jayne Thorpe. The event’s been marked on your calendar for a while. Read more
Posted on 03 July 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Hey Musicians, Read This Before Emailing Bloggers and Podcasters
I launched a video podcast with my good friend Marcio in October of 2014, and since we launched we’ve received many emails from artists and music business... Read more
Posted on 15 June 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Guest Post: Vishnu’s Trumpet – A New Way to Discover Music
The following is a guest post from Nick Blake of Vishnu’s Trumpet. Nick and his team are putting together an innovative platform which gives people a more... Read more
Posted on 08 June 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
What to Expect When Hiring a Publicist
As a someone who works with musicians on a daily basis, I am often asked about aspects of the industry that are not within my area of expertise. Publicity is on... Read more
Posted on 30 March 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
#GoIndie Quotes
In early 2014, I interviewed 16 independent musicians to get their thoughts and experiences about making a living as an independent musician. Read more
Posted on 23 February 2015 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Photography for Musicians – A Chat with Backstage:UK’s CK Goldiing
Having worked with Lucozade, Q-Magazine and Richer Sounds, we chat with CK Goldiing – founder and photographer of BACKSTAGE:UK, supplying official photography... Read more
Posted on 13 November 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Talking Artist Development with Artist Reach’s Justyn Brodsky
Regardless of what phase of your musical career you’re in, it’s important to know who you are as an artist. I caught up with Justyn Brodsky, CEO of Artist... Read more
Posted on 17 October 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Building Music Communities: Collaboration Vs Competition
Copyright: rido / 123RF Stock Photo The subject of music community is something that I’ve always been really interested in, and it’s something that I’ve been... Read more
Posted on 06 August 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
5 Simple Website Mistakes Musicians Make
As both a designer and someone who loves music, I visit a lot of musician websites for various reasons. Sometimes it’s to check out what other designers are... Read more
Posted on 29 June 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Music Marketing and Music Business Podcasts
I’ve been listening to a lot of podcasts lately. I find they make a great soundtrack to working, cooking, cleaning – you name it. Read more
Posted on 15 June 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Killed The Fixtion on Growing a Fanbase Online
The music scene online is a crowded place. There are so many bands and artists vying for our attention, and along with that there are plenty of music industry... Read more
Posted on 11 June 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
How Much Does A Music Video Cost?
The following is a guest post from Tai Campbell, creative director and music video producer at Epik Music Videos, London. As a professional music video maker,... Read more
Posted on 09 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
#GoIndie: Words of Advice from 16 Independent Musicians
As creative people, we’re always learning and growing. To close this part of the #GoIndie series, I asked 16 artists to share some advice based on what they’ve... Read more
Posted on 07 March 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
#GoIndie: 16 Musicians On The Challenges of Being Independent
In the first #GoIndie post, 16 of my favourite artists discussed the advantages of being independent. In this second instalment, I’ve asked the same artists wha... Read more
Posted on 17 February 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Hiring A Designer For Your Music Website: Plan Ahead!
If you’re looking to work with a designer on developing a website for your music, it’s important to make sure you’re prepared. Read more
Posted on 14 February 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
What Does Independence Mean to Musicians?
Welcome to the beginning of the #GoIndie series, which aims to explore the benefits and challenges of being an independent artist. I wanted to create this serie... Read more
Posted on 06 February 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
#GoIndie Part 1: 16 Musicians On Why Being Independent Rocks
Welcome to the beginning of a three part series which aims to explore the benefits and challenges of being an independent artist. Read more
Posted on 26 January 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Essential WordPress Plugins for Musicians (Part II)
WordPress has been my favourite platform for musician websites for quite a while now. One of the main reasons for this is how easy it is to extend and enhance... Read more
Posted on 06 January 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Album Review: Tom Levin – Them Feet
Tom Levin’s fifth album Them Feet blends Swedish indie-pop, Americana and even hip hop to create a record which is compelling, accessible and varied. Sweden’s... Read more
Posted on 05 January 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Single Review: Voice In The Attic – Tear
Tear is the latest single from songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and former opera singer BC Bogey, who performs under the name Voice In The Attic. Read more
Posted on 05 January 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC