I keep reading Myspace is dead, but I still use it to find out about new bands. Which do you prefer, Myspace or Facebook? If your a band do you need both?

I probably should've mentioned Twitter, too. Lots of band use it to announce shows, recording, new releases, tours, etc.

Hi all!

Somehow, our "official" site is on myspace, our "cool" site is here, and our "fun" site for fooling around with friends and fans is on Facebook. We use Facebook for informing and having fun with mostly real friends of ours around our area, so most of the discussions there even are in german. For "official" stuff, such as booking gigs, making contact, we use Myspace. It's like a business card. Facebook is like a bar around the corner (you just have to watch your personal data and bring your own beer).
But we don't have music up on Facebook, since somewhere they say all music uploaded there may be used by them. No thanks.

But what Kopper says is true: you have to use different networks, and last.fm is a good idea.

Cheers, Doc Sanchez

Thanks everyone for your replies, your information is very helpful.

Good answer! :) Bands should set up pages on as many social networking sites as possible. I also highly recommend eBandaGoGo, and don't forget about sites like Last.fm, too. Weirdonia said:

We use both but we don't put our music on Facebook, because of their sketchy terms of use.
We like to say our website is our garage punk hideout page though ;D

Myspace is so much better for gig alerts and stuff like that. Facebook isn't meant for that. Also you have to be careful with your own privacy so I won't add anyone who I'm not aquainted with on facebook. Myspace is walking dead like a zombie, I've been a member of a punk group there and although it has 80 000 members it cannot generate debates on a regular basis. Most of the members on that site are inactive but I guess reporting that or deleting them would be bad publicity.

I hear Facebook is growing as a resource for updating fans about shows.Though many bands still use Myspace as a means to get their music out and meet bands, many people who aren't trying to make a living with their music no longer use Myspace. Social networking sites seem volatile. One day, Myspace is top and then Facebook comes along and knocks it down 5 notches. I think it is important, rather, to have a domain name for stability and then work with the social networking sites as they come and go (That is if the wallet allows).

We use both but we don't put our music on Facebook, because of their sketchy terms of use.
We like to say our website is our garage punk hideout page though ;D