Derek Sivers runs what I feel is the best tool for independent bands to get their music distributed, CD Baby. Not only is the public site cdbaby.com full of great music to buy but the distribution site cdbaby.net is full of great tips and advice. His personal site sivers.org is also a giant resource of advice and insight, I recommend checking it often for a kick in the ass to get yourself and your music out there. Derek just sent out his latest article "How to Call Attention to Your Music" as a PDF and it's a good read.

Thanks Derek!

sivers.org/pdf/DerekSivers.pdf

Here is what he had to say about the article

In a quick light-hearted read, you will learn:
* how to call attention to your music
* how to get in Rolling Stone or play the biggest club in town
* why persistence is polite
* how to sell an average of 5 CDs per order
* why marketing costs nothing
* how two curious words can turn your career around
* the biggest mistake most musicians make

This is my best advice to help every musician sell more music, win more fans, and have the music business open its doors for you.

I kept everything intentionally non-genre-specific, so the same tips apply to country, klezmer, and classical.

I'm always trying to make it easier for musicians to make a living making music, so I hope this helps.