http://www.myspace.com/lolariley
Login to Myspace
This is the main log in for Lola Riley, we created a hotmail account for her and set up a joint password so Jordan and I could both contribute to it.Home profile
This is the account for our artist, which allows us to write blogs, bulletins, upload photos etc and where updates appear.Artist Profile
We decided to use a floral background for our artists profile to add femininity to her image, however we used pastel colours to show her relaxed and calm attitude and music genre. We also uploaded the soundtrack so viewers of the profile can listen. We contributed to upcoming shows and also wrote influences and an about me that would create our artists persona. We used influences such as Bat for lashes, which is also a strong, empowering female artist. It features her unsigned label to inform potential record companies of her availability. Pictures uploaded to profile
To create realism, we featured images of the artist out with friends on nights out to show her fun and bubbly side. We just selected images from previous nights out to show she is real and down to earth.Myspace Blog
Another Myspace blog
We designed blogs to further the realism and create a connection between audiences and the artist. This creates the Uses and gratifications theory as the artist talks about gigs and how the artist feels, letting readers into her life.Blog for upcoming shows
These are Lola Riley upcoming shows, making it easy for audiences to find out where and when her gigs are.Dashboard of audiences interested in artists music
We found an application on Myspace which allows the artist to view how many people view their profile, which age rages view it, where they are from in the country etc. This is useful as the artist would be informed of which target audience most commonly views the music so appealing to them would be simple. Also, popular spots in the country means gigs can be arranged.Upcoming shows within certain areas
The Myspace also features upcoming shows of other artists, therefore our artist could collaborate with certain bands/artists if they were aware of their shows furthering their popularity and promote themselves. Music forum
Lastly we found a music forum in which artists swap shows, music and can post blogs to each other. This is useful to our artist as artists and bands who have been signed can inform others of their record deals and potential companies to appeal to.Advertisement for upcoming show
After our audience feedback we decided to change our profile to make it appear more like a music myspace rather than an personal account. We included the album cover and also created an advertisement for an upcoming gig. We decided to delete a lot of the 'About me' as it wasn't really relevant to her music career but rather her personal life.
The idea of the pages is good and it had the potential to work but I think it needs to look more professional as opposed to a personal space. Consider the font/style you choose - I am thinking about the tour schedule and perhaps put the CD cover up there to promote it. I would also check spelling etc.
ReplyDeleteI really like your myspace. I think that you could put a gig advert onto the myspace to make it look more like a music myspace.
ReplyDeleteI really like the Myspace page for lola, it gives a great way for her target audience to get extra information as well as using other media in helping to promote the artiste. it looks like you've gone in to great detail with the blog ect.
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