With new unsigned methods online to promote music arising every day, musicians and unsigned artists are using new means to promote there music. In the last year we have seen a dramatic increase in social networking means to promote new music.

Facebook has been a big contributor in this. Bands are encouraging new fans by groups, Like Pages and more. People are able to see all the latest news and info about there favorite bands. Best of all its free!

We have however seen another big trend which has literally appeared in the last few months. These involves iPhones and other devices which allow location check in. People are checking in at Gigs or other places where there favorite band might be performing. It seems location check in is going to become big in the future.

The above are a couple of the latest trends in which social networking is promoting bands. The concept can be used with businesses and services too