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• Adulting In The Music Industry

  So I wrote a piece a little while ago about the inherent wealth kind of required to even be in a DIY band. But after a lot of frustration today I wanted to spen... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Why Your Royalty Check Is So Goddamn Small

  There are countless articles out there talking about how record labels are design to rip you off, or how the industry was set up in a way that very much dicks... Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Staying In The Spotlight

  I think that the hardest thing to do in the music industry is to maintain audience interest. This is one of those things that is hard to properly define for a... Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Neck Deeps The Peace And The Panic Makes Me Fret – A Review

  So Neck Deep are back with another record. I know I’m a little behind he ball on this one but I wanted to spend some time looking at this album and figuring... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Performing Live With Your Indie Band

  There’s a lot that goes into making your band a good live act. It’s one of the hardest things that a band can do but also the thing that is going to make... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Respecting Time

  Watch out for people who don’t respect your time. This is one of the big struggles in the music industry that I think a lot of people ignore because of the... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• The Power Of Logistics And You

  Double checking your math is just about the most important thing that you can do in the music industry. Obviously this comes on the heels of me making a pretty... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Some Thoughts On The New Kesha From A Huge Fan

  So the new Kesha is out, regular readers know that I’m a huge fan of her first two records, they were a study in not giving a fuck. Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• One Thing That Not a Lot of Local Bands Seem to Understan...

  One thing that not a lot of local bands seem to understand is how not to alienate their fans. At first glance this would seem like it was fairly obvious. Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• When Backstage Bites You In The Ass

  Man, getting drunk backstage and telling stories is literally my favorite thing Like, of all the things, that is my favorite. That’s forty percent of why I... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• On The Importance of KISS

  KISS is another one of those bands who have had an incredible impact on the industry, their impeccable branding and willingness to break into just about every... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• What We Can Learn From ABBA

  Regular readers know about my passion for ABBA, they are after all one of the most important bands of the twentieth century and probably the band that I have... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Income Inequality In The Music Industry

  I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the issue of finances with music. It’s an interesting and very weird balance that we all need to figure out and one that... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Niche Gear Endorsements and You

  Something my bands are always hounding me about is endorsement deals, it’s one of the trickiest things to do, and one which has a very real impact on your long... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Firing Band Members – The Perpetual Struggle

  Lineup changes suck and are something that every band has to deal with. They are the sort of thing that defines the career of a band and which can cause you no... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Managing Drug Intake, Egos and Your Band

  Man drugs sure are fun aren’t they? They seem to be the backbone of the very industry that defines us, informing all sides of the music, from the luxurious... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• How Your Bands Name And Logo Are Hurting You

  A decent chunk of my job when setting up tours is determining other bands to go out with and bands to act as local openers. This usually involves a lot of time... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• The Danger Of Sycophants

  Sycophantic fans are the single biggest danger that your band is going to ever face. Now I know that to some of you-that may feel obvious, your singer... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• You Are The Reason For Your Bands Failure

  So here’s something to mull over. The single greatest reason that your band is not successful is you. Now this works on a couple different levels and is going t... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Quantities, Physical Formats and Your Band

  So something I think that a lot of bands struggle with is understanding how much product to print. This is a really hard thing to get right, especially when... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC