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LATEST ARTICLES ( 1018 )

• Licensing & Distribution Deals and Your Band

  One of the things we have increasingly seen record labels, especially lower level DIY record labels engage in these days is simple licensing and distribution... Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• So I’ve Been Learning About Distribution…

  Distribution deals are a weird thing to deal with and something that I Think not enough of the young dudes in the industry properly get. I know that I for one... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• 5 Disappointing Albums from 2016

  

  There was a lot to be disappointed in from 2016. They took Bowie, Prince, Merle, Lemmy, Leon and Leonard away from us. Kanye created one of the coolest stage... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• So You Get To Work With The Company Of Your Dreams…

  So say you do get on the record label of your dreams, or the PR company you’ve always wanted to work with, or the manager you’ve admired for years. These... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Politics And Its Influence On The Underground

  So last night I went to the Revolver Golden Gods awards. I’d never been and it was interesting to say the least. It functions primarily as a heavy metal industr... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• DIY Spaces And You

  So, we all saw what happened with the Oakland fire. The hard truth is that it could have been any of us. I only found out about how severe the fire was while I... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Record Labels And Artistic Frustrations

  Record labels are frequently kind of grumpy. After all – they are supposed to work with entitled artists, that’s going to be an issue no matter what your... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• 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