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• Market Saturation And Your Indie Band

  Markets are an interesting thing, and I’ve only ever gotten to learn about them through direct experience in the music industry, which I think gives me a very... Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Record Labels And Brand Affiliation – A Primer

  Record labels these days probably are almost never going to offer you an advance, nor are they going to offer you an exceptional percentage on royalties to... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Handshake Deals And What They Mean For Your Music Industry Career

  So here’s a dirty little music industry secret that pretty much no one will ever tell you – not because it’s particularly important, in fact when you find it ou... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• What Copyright Law Means For Your Indie Band

  So, one of the things I like to write about on this blog is reflections on whatever textbook I’ve been reading (Protip: If you drop out of college to make a... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Finding A Tour Vehicle – The Hidden Struggle Of An Indie Band On The Road

  I’m gearing up for my first ever big boy tour, or at least the first one that I’m fully responsible for (Outside of, y’know, the nightmare hellscape that is... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Iggy Pop Sweats & Burns on Post Pop Depression

  

  Iggy Pop is the last old gnarled tree standing in the empty field of rock and roll. The flesh on his bones splits like aging oak. His low-lying bellow comes dee... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Why Music Festivals Matter For Your Indie Band

  Oh festival season. To go out in some big beautiful field, do a bunch of drugs, drink a bunch of awful beer, and see a bunch of bands you probably enjoy. This i... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Everybody Flakes – Why The Music Industry Is Suffering

  Everyone flakes. That’s what the whole music industry is about. Expect failure. This is what happens. It’s a bad day in Bacon land, but guess what – that’s par... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Gimmicks And What They Mean For The Music Industry

  I went to see a McDonalds themed Black Sabbath cover band on Friday night called Mac Sabbath. Lady Gaga recently had Baby Metal – a J-pop meets death metal band... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Why Podcasting Matters In The Music Industry

  

  Maybe I listen to Kevin Smith too much, and maybe I’m just a self centered nerd – but I gotta say, podcasting is quite possibly one of the most important... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Why No One Has Any Clue What’s Going On In The Music Industry

  So yeah – this is the brutal truth that we all need to wrap our heads around. It’s one of those things that I don’t think any of us fully grasp until we are... Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Vinyl Sales Surpassed Revenue From Ad Based Streaming: Here’s What That Means Fo...

  

  “Well, this is interesting” I thought as I quietly skimmed through the sure to be controversial Digital Music News article. Vinyl sales have outpaced sales... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Using The Tools Given To You: A Guide For Indie Bands

  

  As you advance in the music industry you are going to be offered invitations into a lot of different programs that are going to claim to be able to make you... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Budgeting And Your Indie Band

  

  Budgeting should really be any independent bands primary concern. Figuring out how to divvy up the money at the end of a gig and then deciding how you are... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• What Endorsement Deals Mean For Your Independent Band

  

  One of the most fascinating aspects of the music industry to me is how much free stuff is readily available. And yet, despite this, no one seems to take it. Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Why Being In A Hardcore Band Will Save Your Music Career

  I’ve been saying this a lot lately but I stand behind it – every future career musician should play in a hardcore band in high school. Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• “Play Music, It’s Good for the Soul!” An Interview With Hyena Kill

  Hyena Kill are one of the most exciting heavy bands on the UK scene today. This duo is taking the promise of bands like Queens Of The Stone Age and Deaftones an... Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Is Pop Punk The New Rock and Roll?

  This week I was lucky enough to see the State Champs and Neck Deep co-headlining world tour twice. It was a very interesting experience and not just because... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Wikipedia And What It Means For Your Indie Band

  

  Lately I’ve been working on building a Wikipedia page for a client, it’s my first one and I’ve been at it for a few days now. It’s a strenuous process and one... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Why ARE There So Many PR Companies Anyway?

  A good friend of mine posted a Facebook status the other day asking, “Since when did everyone and their mothers own a music promotion company?” This after all i... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC