Improve your Facebook Page with ReverbNation's MyBand Wed, Jan 6, 2010 06:30 AM CST - Byraf
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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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.
Wed, Jan 6, 2010 @
09:09 AM CST
I'll wait until My Space develops an app...
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.
Wed, Jan 6, 2010 @
02:39 PM CST
Moo!
Wed, Jan 6, 2010 @
02:42 PM CST
Moo!
Wed, Jan 6, 2010 @
02:43 PM CST
now we are a herd of cattle
Wed, Jan 6, 2010 @
03:01 PM CST
What's "Facebook"?
Wed, Jan 6, 2010 @
03:24 PM CST
I think I'll start a social web page called Sh~tFace..
Wed, Jan 6, 2010 @
03:29 PM CST
ahahhahaahhah @bottom_end
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.
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.
Wed, Jan 6, 2010 @
04:00 PM CST
Pascal, no one is banished for an opinion! Especially when they make great music, like you.
Wed, Jan 6, 2010 @
04:18 PM CST
My high school yearbook was sorta like a facebook.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...;)
Wed, Jan 6, 2010 @
08:39 PM CST
Of course....you can be the CFO.
Wed, Jan 6, 2010 @
09:36 PM CST
Shitf^ced. Made for drunks by drunks while drunk.
Thu, Jan 7, 2010 @
11:11 AM CST
I'll drink to that.
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".
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?