Carl Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 When we launched Songfacts back in 1999, we also launched Artistfacts as a place to find out information about the artists. Times have changed, and artist bios are now all over the web. Artistfacts is a good place for interesting tidbits about the musicians, but we'd like to turn it into something better. We'll definitely give it a new look, but I'd love to hear your thoughts on what the site should offer. A few ideas we had: YouTube clips Photo galleries Highlights of popular songs Quotes from artist (if possible, from our interviews) So, what do you think we should do with Artistfacts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyRaccoon Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 I actually used to go on Artistfacts and just look up random things. I think that's a great site. YouTube clips would be a great idea, as well as photo galleries. Perhaps also links to the artists website? Or any other website you may deem important to link to on that artists page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seeker Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 I like the idea of quotes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 a short bio would be nice - and definitely the quotes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhivko Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 This topic should be pinned! Go go go boys and girls! Shoot us out with your best ideas about what artistfacts.com should offer you regarding artists and bands. What would you like to have access to once you land on the page? Don't make us put a prize for the ideas that make it to the end! Or maybe we should? My favorite for now is: Let there be a place where anyone can ask something about the artist/band. For example: I always wondered why Gipsy Kings have half of the band playing on guitars backwards. Or Why they came out so frustrated on the stage when they did the Kenwood House in London DVD recording back in 2007. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lea Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 A time line of an artists career is something I would find interesting. A lot of us are really into 60's and 70's stuff. It's cool to be able to see the progression of a group. Like Pink Floyd for instance. I know that kind of stuff is on a lot of other web sites but mostly on fan pages. I don't know if that would be doable but it would be interesting.. A one stop reading center Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhivko Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 A time line of an artists career is something I would find interesting. A one stop reading center I love this expression! And now when i read again i think i should point out the ideas that we already considered. I'll do this on my next post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhivko Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Here is what we already decided the bare minimum for an artist/band. You guys and girls will take it to another level! artist name - alias band name birthday / band formation date picture gallery video gallery short band/artist bio when it comes to bands you get additional information such as: for the time period who was part of the band and how long. Artist role in the band (vocal, lead guitar, drummer.. etc.) website of the band/artist news and tour dates feed (when applicable) interviews we have related to band or artist. songs and songfacts related to the band/artist This is the minimum. Everything else will be your ideas and requests. P.S Let's not make it "wiki-wannabe". Surely the main idea is to provide facts that aren't listed much or hard to be found. But there is nothing bad if we are able to put all this information in one place. "A one stop reading center" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levis Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 How about keeping it current by watching the Daily/Weekly top tens and scoping out facts for the most popular artists? Lady Gaga for e.g. is at ze top so would probably pull a fair bit of traffic. note: I haven't actually checked to see if there are already Gaga artistfacts. It's also important that it isn't all just pulled from wikipedia - the point should be that SF is a source for wiki and not the other way around so dispatch minions to go through interviews and articles and pick up artistfacts no one else has noticed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 It's also important that it isn't all just pulled from wikipedia - the point should be that SF is a source for wiki and not the other way around so dispatch minions to go through interviews and articles and pick up artistfacts no one else has noticed. ^ definitely this! (also, where's your sneakers? I almost didn't recognise you ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levis Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 that's my favourite album of '09 right there! Don't worry, as soon as I get a gooder sneaker pic I'll put it up. they have to be MY sneaks, you see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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