Mastodon and Vans Team Up To Host Live Chat with Fans on Facebook

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  We’ve shared stories about gourmet Mastodon burgers and their latest live album. And now we’d like to share with you news about how heavy metal rockers Mastodon will team up with Vans to host a special live “in studio” chat with fans as they get ready to release their new album The Hunter. We’re [...]

Who Really Wins The Battle of the Bands: Fans, Bands or Brands?

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Battle of the Bands contests have been going on for decades. Hundreds take place every year. But who wins, and who loses? The bands, the fans, or the brands who sponsor them? In this latest episode of Live Fix Radio we continue our exploration of this ever evolving culture of artist competition, brand promotion and [...]

How Will Social Media Continue To Change Live Music?

We’ve done a lot of exploring and experimenting this year with social media and live music. And it’s no surprise that social media communities and platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare and virtual concerts have all changed how we experience live music. But what do the experts and innovators have to say about current trends and [...]

Recreate My Night Evolves Fan Experience with David Guetta Concert Memories

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Earlier this year we explored Recreate My Night to see how the new interactive site made the concert experience more social by allowing fans to upload and share concert memories through Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Now, let’s see how Recreate My Night updated the experience by featuring star DJ/producer David Guetta.

R.I.P. Michael Larsen of Eyedea & Abilities: A Tribute To His Life And Rhymes

Sad news about the death of indie-rapper Micheal “Eyedea” Larsen, of Eyedea and Abilities, was announced yesterday. So let’s pay tribute as fans mourn his passing and celebrate his life and rhymes.

Andrew Belle at Livestream Studio: Live Concert, Fan Chat

Continuing our series on virtual concert experiences, we have a chance for you to watch singer-songwriter Andrew Belle tonight live from the Livestream Studios and ask him question during the show.

Maroon 5 Live From Facebook HQ Tonight via Livestream

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For all you Maroon 5 fans out there, we’ve got a special Livestream treat for you tonight.

Is Slurpee’s Battle of the Bands Contest Sweet Enough?

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I’m a sucker for a well-mixed Coke, mango and cherry Slurpee after a show or anytime the crave strikes, so I thought I’d share this Slurpee Battle of the Bands contest that wraps up today. And like all the other concert contests we’ve featured on Live Fix, this Slurpee contest needs a few more ingredients [...]

Escape To Plastic Beach with Gorillaz: Tour Dates, Live Ustream Chat

The Gorillaz concept album Plastic Beach has been coming to life in Europe this year, and now  their quest for total Northern Hemisphere domination continues as the Escape To Plastic Beach Tour looks to conquer North America this fall.

Reader Poll: Facebook vs. Twitter vs. YouTube?

You’re waiting for the show to start. The lights go down. The crowd cheers, roars and rumbles. Ripples of excitement flow through you. The music begins. What do you do next?

Making Concert Memories Social: Interview with Recreate My Night

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What happens when you use social media to express and share your favorite concert memories? In what ways do you and other concert fans use Facebook and Twitter to capture, share and celebrate your favorite concert moments?

What’s Making Fans Riot at Metallica Concerts?

The two riots at Metallica concerts in the last couple months don’t make sense. And, as sensational as both situations are, the whole thing still seems a bit odd because it wasn’t the fans inside the venue who were rioting.  And there also seems to be a cultural pattern developing.

Rage vs. X Factor: What Was the Social Tipping Point?

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How do you rally music fans to achieve a record-breaking goal in less than a month?

What Are the Most Popular Facebook Concert Apps?

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  When Mashable reported that Farmville and Mafia Wars makers Zynga raised $180 million in a recent deal, like everyone else, I was amazed. Then once I was done being amazed I started to wonder… What was the most popular Facebook concert application or social game? I also asked myself… Do live music fans use Facebook to enhance, [...]