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  Improve your Facebook Page with ReverbNation's MyBand
Wed, Jan 6, 2010 • 06:30 AM CST - By raf

For bands looking to capitalize on social networking, My Space has been the platform most commonly leveraged.  Facebook is also an important communication channel, but it lacks many of the features bands need when creating a compelling "fan experience", such as an easy-to-use streaming audio player, gig schedules, and a video showcase.  However, a few third-party applications are looking to change all that.

MyBand, a third-party Facebook application from Reverbnation, lets you put your band's photo, streaming tracks, and upcoming shows front and center. Set your preferences to show the MyBand tab by default, and suddenly people can get an instant snapshot of your band without scrolling or fumbling around. 

 


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Brannon
  Wed, Jan 6, 2010 @ 08:10 AM CST

I saw this a few days ago and I was put off by the user agreement. I understood it to say I was granting full rights to Reverb Nation to do as they pleased with the music. They have since added a clarification pointing out that they can do anything but receive commercial gain. I am not one to be picky about distribution so I am cool with it.

I am allowing streaming for songs that are also published on kompoz. The purpose of publishing here is defeated if downloading from ReverbNation is allowed.

Overall its a must needed feature. All I ever wanted was a place to give an overview of myself as an artist. Now facebook is useful for something more than an avenue for telling people when I am about to sneeze or that my dog needs to go outside.
   
Bottom_End
  Wed, Jan 6, 2010 @ 09:09 AM CST

I'll wait until My Space develops an app...
   
xan
  Wed, Jan 6, 2010 @ 02:29 PM CST

I'm not a Facebook fan:
1. Because the big boss of Facebook is a big jerk (nothing to compare with the big boss of Kompoz, you see... maybe he is, but I don't know it :p).
2. Why should I need to be classified. 1984 was not a fiction.
3. Facebook the Devil will get me one day, I'm sure, I will follow like a cow.
   
sanger
  Wed, Jan 6, 2010 @ 02:39 PM CST

Moo!
   
xan
  Wed, Jan 6, 2010 @ 02:42 PM CST

Moo!
   
sanger
  Wed, Jan 6, 2010 @ 02:43 PM CST

now we are a herd of cattle
   
billy
  Wed, Jan 6, 2010 @ 03:01 PM CST

What's "Facebook"?
   
Bottom_End
  Wed, Jan 6, 2010 @ 03:24 PM CST

I think I'll start a social web page called Sh~tFace..
   
Sobe   Wed, Jan 6, 2010 @ 03:29 PM CST

ahahhahaahhah @bottom_end
   
raf
  Wed, Jan 6, 2010 @ 03:45 PM CST

I'm a technology guy. I love innovation, gadgets, and "game changers" (no, not games -- "paradigm changers"). I dig FB for what it can be, and I hate it for what it is. The quizzes and fugly UI are a nuisance. But the way it connects people is pretty powerful. Just today I posted a note on FB announcing a new iPhone app I created, and within minutes I had friends trying it out and re-posting to their friends. Nice.
   
xan
  Wed, Jan 6, 2010 @ 03:56 PM CST

Nothing is against you Raf! You had a great idea. Just my point of view, you should banish me.
   
raf
  Wed, Jan 6, 2010 @ 04:00 PM CST

Pascal, no one is banished for an opinion! Especially when they make great music, like you.
   
billy
  Wed, Jan 6, 2010 @ 04:18 PM CST

My high school yearbook was sorta like a facebook.
   
xan
  Wed, Jan 6, 2010 @ 04:27 PM CST

Too much of flavors for me, I don't deserve it. I'm really happy to be on Kompoz. You do your best to open Kompoz to other people who are not necessarily musicians.
   
Brannon
  Wed, Jan 6, 2010 @ 04:46 PM CST

For me its a place to let people know I'm still rocking. . . more than ever. I'm keeping up with old bandmates and how they evolved as artist as well. Its cool to hear from old friends I heven't seen in years. As Bob Seger would say "its good for the soul".

I click "hide" on all the stupid little apps like Mafia Wars and Farmville. I can even hide people who constantly spout nonsense.

But it is a bit trendy and as such its scoffed at by many - especially those who tend to look for things to scoff at.
   
xan
  Wed, Jan 6, 2010 @ 04:53 PM CST

Question about Facebook, do I have to send my music there or is it just links to Kompoz? I really don't want to give my music there.
   
Bottom_End
  Wed, Jan 6, 2010 @ 05:39 PM CST

I'm serious...you'll be able to post your best sh^tfaced picture or stream it, your choice.. Share and connect with every drunk person throughout the world. It will also come with a breathalyzer in order to log on....to make sure you're totally f^cked up.
   
markmiller
  Wed, Jan 6, 2010 @ 07:13 PM CST

That really is a very good idea...purely from a money-making standpoint, of course. There are alot of drunk people out there...;)
   
Bottom_End
  Wed, Jan 6, 2010 @ 08:39 PM CST

Of course....you can be the CFO.
   
Brannon
  Wed, Jan 6, 2010 @ 09:36 PM CST

Shitf^ced. Made for drunks by drunks while drunk.
   
billy
  Thu, Jan 7, 2010 @ 11:11 AM CST

I'll drink to that.
   
Brannon
  Thu, Jan 7, 2010 @ 12:08 PM CST

How about fuckface.com. You don't find old friends there. You find old enemies. You would post things like "Brannon is not giving a damn what you are doing".
   
Rayzor
  Thu, Jan 7, 2010 @ 01:26 PM CST

I just have way too many neglected hobbies to consider spending time on FaceBook, Sh*tF^ced might be a different story. Back on topic, does this FB app allow me to add pics of million gothy looking "friends" so people can judge how professional I am but how long it takes my page to load?
   
boogieflippo
  Fri, Jan 8, 2010 @ 06:36 AM CST

lovin it happy new year.

best.
boogieflippo
   

 

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