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• 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

• How To Book Shows Without Looking Like An Asshole

  So something that a lot of bands seem to struggle with is booking tours without making fools of themselves by posting all over social media. Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Spotting Fake Record Labels

  So one thing that I’ve seen happen to tons of bands that I work with is differentiating between real and bogus record deals. Every day dozens, if not hundreds o... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Dealing With Bad Press

  Dealing with bad reviews is always a struggle. No one wants to have to come to terms with a bad review and how it reflects upon their band. Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• How To Follow Up

  So I’ve discussed before in passing the importance of following up, but I don’t think I’ve ever gotten into the nitty gritty of it and how to really show... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• A Reaction To Reaction Articles

  So you want to know one of the biggest things ruining the industry these days? It’s going to make you laugh when you hear me say it, but it’s bloggers. Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Don’t Be An Industry Poser!

  One of the things that really frustrates me is people who are big in a local music scene and then don’t actually do anything. Be aware that this is going to be... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• The Importance Of Studying The Music Industry

  For an industry that seems exceptionally obsessed with being a badass who doesn’t follow the rules I think that there’s exceptional importance to making sure... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Social Media, Aesthetic and You

  Some bands don’t get popular off of their music but their aesthetic. I know that’s insane but that’s the case. I mean that’s sort of the culture we live in – on... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Local Band Syndrome

  So the other night I was out with a band I manage. They were on some godawful show or another with five local bands and I was sweaty and drunk. Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Sampling Error And Your Band

  So one of the big things that I see a lot of bands I work with have to deal with is sampling error. People don’t seem to get this and they don’t understand... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• One of the Most Frustrating Parts of the Music Industry i...

  One of the most frustrating parts of the music industry is the inherent catch 22 that being a part of this places you in. On the one hand you need to tour... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• My Label Model

  So as regular readers of this blog know, a fair amount of the content within is basically just my ruminations on various business models that I think make the... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• A Sense Of Possession In The Industry

  One of the things that I love about music is the sense of possession you get out of it. The fact that you can have a record that is your favorite record of all... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC