Mike Ippersiel, Author at IndieBandAlliance

Indie Bands don’t need a Record Deal

February 11, 2009October 19, 2007 by Mike Ippersiel

By Mike Ippersiel [ad#inpost]The first battle ground for any independent band today is the internet. Getting the coveted major label record deal is pretty much a thing of the past – the labels are losing money and they don’t even pretend to ‘grow’ an artist anymore. You can have a one album deal, or even … Read more

Indie Band Web Site Basics | Part 3

April 13, 2010October 11, 2007 by Mike Ippersiel

By Mike Ippersiel [ad#inpost] Last week, in Band Web Site Basics Part 2, I told you how to set up your own web site for next to nothing. The only potential drawback is you only get 50 megabytes worth of storage. Right now you can purchase gigabyte thumb drives for about $10 – so in … Read more

Indie Band Web Site Basics | Part 2

July 22, 2012October 4, 2007 by Mike Ippersiel

By Mike Ippersiel Getting online Okay, so you found a company that would sell you a domain name for a good price (I hope you didn’t spend more than $15 or so/year) – now what? I promised you cheap webhosting and an easy to manage website, and now I plan to deliver – read on … Read more

Indie Band Web site Basics | Part 1

April 13, 2010September 27, 2007 by Mike Ippersiel

This is my first real article for this site and I’m going to make this clear for you up front; a band is a business. If you expect to be taken seriously you must present yourself in a professional manner.

Indie Bands | Is it time for a new Music Union?

February 11, 2009September 1, 2007 by Mike Ippersiel

By Mike Ippersiel [ad#inpost]A few years ago, I had an inspired moment after witnessing (and participating) in a live show held at a small club in Kitchener called The Circus Room. I posted in a forum on my band web site at the time my feelings, and though the delivery may be rather crude, I believe … Read more