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• 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

• Youth Venues And You

  One of the most under documented and yet incredibly important parts of the underground music scene are obscure little all ages and high school friendly venues. Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Exhibitionism is a Hoarder’s House of Rolling Stones History

  To get to the Rolling Stones’ traveling career retrospective, Exhibitionism, you have to follow the path of many tongues through Chicago’s Navy Pier. Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Nirvana Is The Key To DIY Music

  What if I told you the most influential rock band of the last thirty years was fronted by a guy whose favorite bands included Swans and Celtic Frost? Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• The State Of Festivals Today

  Festivals are in a weird place right now and I’m not sure how I feel about it. Obviously we have seen an influx in festivals in recent years, especially... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Nobody Knows Anything – The Pain Of The Industry

  One of the most frustrating parts of the industry is dealing with the fact that you can’t really expect anyone to know things. Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Being An Auxiliary Dude

  It’s okay to not be the main dude in your bad. I know I’ve written about this a little bit before ,bu I wanted to grow on this. Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Disappearing Music Contacts And You

  Something that you need to be aware of in the music industry is peoples incredible ability to disappear. I know it sounds corny and even a little USSR-like but... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC