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• What To Expect From Your Record Label

  I just want to establish now and in perpetuity that you shouldn’t expect much from your label – especially if you are at the level that you need to be reading a... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Why Record Labels Don’t Want To Sign You

  Record labels don’t want to sign your band because the odds are your band is fucking stupid. I know that’s really mean and some of you might feel ‘triggered’ bu... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• What Makes A Good Independent Music Festival?

  So with the announcement of the Hellfest lineup this year there is, as with every major festival announcement, some controversy as to the quality of the lineup. Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• 360 Deals And Indie Bands

  360 deals are, whether you like it or not probably going to be the future of the music industry, or at least record labels, and honestly, I’m still unsure... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Recoupment And You

  I wanted to take a minute today to talk more about record contracts – this time in particular recoupment. Recoupment is a fancy way of saying “You are screwed... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• The Ridiculousness Of Record Labels

  I know it’s hard to get a record deal, trust me, I’ve tried with countless deserving bands and ended up with nothing. I’ve worked countless hours pitching to... Read more

  Posted on 24 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• On The Importance Of Pushing Extremes

  So here’s a weird thought experiment for you to play with, one that might force you to re-evaluate some of your thinking if you’re so inclined to take it with... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Cultural Sadness And The Music Industry

  America is in decline and so pop music is going to have to implode, or at least change forever. Now I know that’s a pretty weird and crazy way to start an... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Getting Industry People To Attend Your Shows

  Don’t be disappointed when big label people come to your show, ever. Don’t be disappointed when big label people don’t show up to your gigs, even if they say... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• What Laws Your Independent Bands Needs To Watch Out For

  So in the wake of the election, and at the time of writing it seeming obvious that a certain orange rapist is going to win it all, I wanted to talk about laws... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• So You Have $650 To Spend On Your Band…

  So my roommate Jonny came up to me today and asked me, “My band has $650 to throw around, what do we spend it on?” This is a common situation bands are in – a... Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Patreon, Allegaeon and Crowdfunding

  Soooo Patreon. It’s come up in ugly headlines again and people seem to be hating on it. The issue this time seems to be that Allegaeon think that they deserve... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Laws, Lawyers And Stupid Indie Bands

  Okay look – your unsigned band isn’t going to make any money. I am aware that this sucks and that it isn’t fair. I’m aware that ‘You can totally make 6 figures... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Even More On Spotify

  So, this is an interesting video and one that provokes a lot of discussion. I really like it, but it also makes me want to once again pick apart the status of... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Patience, Phone Calls and Nihilism

  People delay phone calls – that’s just how it goes. It’s part of the world of independent projects. I’ve been having some frustrations with this recently so I... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• The Power Of The Underground

  Underground music in all of its forms is important. I know that I’m obviously a metalhead and that dictates a lot of the music I put on this blog, but I want... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Everybody Says Yes Always

  Everybody says yes to everything in the music industry. Or at least ‘maybe’. After all, it’s the music industry, we’re all supposed to be rebels and punk... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Breaking Genre Boxes

  So the question you need to ask yourself as you navigate through the industry is do you try and stick with one genre, or do you touch on many? Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• GATECREEPER Bring Harsh Conditions on Debut Album

  

  The Arizona sun can be an oppressive force, an unforgivable presence. “I do think people from Arizona, I think maybe our brains are a little fried,” Chase H.... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Merch Strategies For Your Indie Band

  There’s a lot to pick apart at your average merch booth. Every band has their own way of doing things, but some bands clearly do way better than their peers –... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC