Some Contextual reasearch.

Indie websites

My website for the Back burner will follow the codes and conventions of other indie music

artist's websites so i need to do some research

Most of them have about 4-5 pages of content, i will make it look like there are 4 but only 2 of them will work,  

Sam's website follows most conventions of music sites, Has multiple linked pages, theme matches the album, 

My extra audio visual conent is going to be the dodgeball game that the band played to get the footage and a behind the scenes of what the album means.

giving insite into the band and their motivations

My photoshoot will be the dodgeball game with some staged images of the band getting hit with balls, These images will be on a 'meet' the band section of the home page.

PAGE HEADINGS: LISTEN Or some headphones, BUY STUFF or shopping icon, LEARN STUFF, TALK TO US phone , HOME or a home icon.

COLORS: BLUE WHITE, GREEN, YELLOW

HERE is the foo fighters website the other, a rock band who are very very popular. already we can see a convention of music websites by look at both examples, home pages are usually very simple and act as a junction to the other parts of the site rather than content filled. 

Here they have a news page which makes cence as fans of the band would want to know what's going on with the band.

 

Here is an example of more artistic website, thought as been put into the layout of the site in conjunction with the album cover.

Wetleg's website features a youtube player in the website which keeps you on their site and removes the need to program a video player into the website

Overall Indie music websites often have simple designs that mixes the style of the newest ablum or single into the design. Essential pages include a biography section to connect with fans, a tour dates/events page for live performances, and a merchandise store for revenue generation. Including a mailing list sign-up facilitates fan communication, while an electronic press kit aids in professional outreach. Social media integration, contact information, and multimedia content enhance connectivity and engagement. Responsive design and accessibility ensure usability across devices and user needs. Integration with streaming platforms and a blog/news section keeps fans informed. These conventions collectively create a comprehensive online presence for indie musicians, fostering fan interaction and support.