This is a guest post by Brian Buchanan from the band Enter the Haggis. They’ve used crowdfunding successfully 3 times, in the process raising tens of thousands of dollars, and forming really strong connections with their fans.

In this post, Brian explains first hand his experience using platforms like Kickstarter, PledgeMusic, and even Bandzoogle, and how they stack up when you’re looking to launch a crowdfunding campaign.

By now, we as independent musicians are well aware that our industry is changing. In…