Read this article from Pro Soul.

“Pro Soul is always keeping up on new ways to promote artists, the latest of which is Twitter. Though sometimes mistaken for just a cute fad for youth, Twitter should not be underestimated. Here are a few articles to give you an idea of how Twitter is not only powerful for artists but also for all kinds of business…”

Read this article from Heather McDonald

“Can you use Twitter to promote your band, or is it just one more distraction? That all depends on how you use it. Find out how to use Twitter for your music career in a way that wins you fans.”

Read this article from The Vancouver Sun

“Canadian musician David Usher is not only embracing social media as a method to reach fans, he’s helping create it.

At the Web conference MESH in Toronto this week, Usher talked about a new application he has in the works with Vancouver’s Work [at] Play aimed at letting artists create their own online community with fans.

“It is a way you can connect directly to your fans,” Usher said in a phone interview. “It is a place where artists will have own their own brands as it were”

This video is from Music Marketing.

“This is a special, Internet-exlusive episode of Music Business Radio featuring Seth Godin. This episode was taped backstage at the 40th annual Country Radio Seminar in Nashville, TN. We talked about the changing music business, how musicians and labels can make more money, how to get raving fans, word of mouth, tastemakers (and how to be one), licensing, and much more.” Watch video.