Post: #1

I am trying to see if there is any up-and-coming gold standards for artists on the web. Facebook has been the primary avenue for funneling exposure to a local artist and "getting the word out" for quite a while now, but as many of you know, Faceook has been becoming increasingly inefficient for page-owners to actually connect with fans and gain any traction without paying out the ass for advertising.

Where do you typically go to check out new bands or find information/updates on bands you are into and when/where they are playing? Is Facebook still the status quo?

Post: #2

Spotify, Bandsintown.com, lastfm.com.

Post: #3

For hip hop - HipHopEarly.com

Post: #4

What type of music are you into?

Post: #5

For Drum & Bass.

http://www.breakbeat.co.uk
http://www.dnbforum.com

Post: #6

http://www.bravewords.com for rock and metal.

Post: #7

Metal/Hardcore. I have my music on Spotify and Last.fm (though admittedly I have barely touched Last.fm since I made the account like 4 years ago.) Bandsintown I've seen before but didnt know if it was a widely used thing (or even used outside of the Facebook app). Just trying to look into an alternative primary avenue for promotion besides pushing everything out through Facebook.