Any free "Myspace" type sites?

Slowgypsy · #1 02-13-2011, 06:10 AM

I know all about the Bandzoogle/Sonicbids/etc type sites. But as inexpensive as they are, they still cost $. Facebook is not an option. Myspace is free, but seems to be a shadow of its former self. So.... any other free "Myspace" type web site for bands?

Dekker · #2 02-13-2011, 07:05 AM

www.ReverbNation.com

upandb · #3 02-13-2011, 07:14 AM

Why is Facebook not an option? There are over 500,000,000 Facebook users. That's more than any other site you'll put your band on by a significant amount.

Slowgypsy · #4 02-13-2011, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by upandb

Why is Facebook not an option? There are over 500,000,000 Facebook users. That's more than any other site you'll put your band on by a significant amount.

I'm glad Facebook is good for you. It's not for me. But I'll take any other recommendations you have.

Slowgypsy · #5 02-13-2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Dekker

www.ReverbNation.com

Thank you! I forgot all about that site. That's going to work just fine for now.

Mharris · #6 02-13-2011, 10:46 PM

I recommend using them all. If you're serious about your band then you really need to use them all: facebook, reverbnation, myspace, bandcamp, soundcloud, twitter. etc, etc. Keep them updated regularly.

The best alternative to Myspace, however, is probably reverbnation, which has already been mentioned. It's free, easy to use, and effective. You can link it up to myspace, facebook, and twitter so that when you update one it updates them all for you. Simple. Easy.

Here's my band's reverbnation profile if you care to visit.

www.reverbnation.com/airstreamsafari

Facebook though is without a doubt the best way to keep in touch with your fans. Everyone is on facebook. And they are on facebook alot.

Here's ours:

listn.to/airstreamsafari

I also realize that the new myspace is awful, but let's face it; As long as it's still around you need to have one. Many people still think myspace when looking for a specific band.

Hope this helps.

Slowgypsy · #7 02-14-2011, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Mharris

I recommend using them all. If you're serious about your band then you really need to use them all: facebook, reverbnation, myspace, bandcamp, soundcloud, twitter. etc, etc. Keep them updated regularly.

The best alternative to Myspace, however, is probably reverbnation, which has already been mentioned. It's free, easy to use, and effective. You can link it up to myspace, facebook, and twitter so that when you update one it updates them all for you. Simple. Easy.

Here's my band's reverbnation profile if you care to visit.

www.reverbnation.com/airstreamsafari

Facebook though is without a doubt the best way to keep in touch with your fans. Everyone is on facebook. And they are on facebook alot.

Here's ours:

listn.to/airstreamsafari

I also realize that the new myspace is awful, but let's face it; As long as it's still around you need to have one. Many people still think myspace when looking for a specific band.

Hope this helps.

Thanks for all your info. Essentially, I've promoted many groups I've played in over the years. I'm not a noobie. This is a new project, and I just wanted a place the venues and club owners I already know could easily hop on and sample the tunes. Myspace used to be a good beginning, but it's not working the way I need it to. RevebNation, for this initial stage of this project is perfect. If this project takes root, all the other links will "viral" into place... as these things go....

Mattosaur · #8 02-14-2011, 06:39 PM

Another site to keep in mind if bandcamp.com.

Thaos627 · #9 02-14-2011, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Slowgypsy

I'm glad Facebook is good for you. It's not for me. But I'll take any other recommendations you have.

dude send me a link when ur band stuff is up just cus u hate facebook ill check u guys out. FACEBOOK SUX... sadly myspace is still way better just the searching is a little annoying. the only reason facebook is considered better is because it came out after myspace. we would use pay phones if cell phones came out first (our reasons would be they dont cause radiation, their cheaper then payin $50 a month and u dont have u listen to ur phone consistantly ringing, etc.)

blues.bass · #10 02-14-2011, 06:55 PM

A site I've been looking into: http://www.fourfour.com/

MNAirHead · #11 02-15-2011, 05:45 AM

Couple of opinion notes..

1-If you have a website already (and can access the .html code), PM me.. I can help you redirect to a folder.

2-ReverbNation All the Way... they kind of have it figured out to be a "content manager" .. you put the content there.. then push to the other big 3.

3-Myspace doesn't really suck......... to really play their game, you really need to delete your account and start over... (I takes less time) ... folks forget that a viewer doesn't need to sign up to check out your material.

4-Facebook... folks that are all over saying it's the beezneez totally forget many companies block this address for their staff productivity.

pklima · #12 02-15-2011, 06:41 AM

If only Youtube had a good way to display your gig calendar next to all your videos...

MNAirHead · #13 02-15-2011, 06:43 AM

There is a way to do this..

Takes some creativity

Munjibunga · #14 02-15-2011, 11:44 AM

Bandmix.com

Rusty the Scoob · #15 02-15-2011, 12:10 PM

Facebook's been by far our best resource and we maintain them all. If you're at all jam-oriented, JamBase has been good for as as well.