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LATEST ARTICLES ( 1018 )

• Soundcloud Isn’t Going Anywhere – But Streaming Still Sucks

  

  We’ve all seen the news, we’ve all had our collective panic, but don’t worry – Soundcloud isn’t going anywhere. I know that Fact Magazine report was concerning... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• You’re Not Radio Friendly (And That’s Okay)

  

  Radio play is one of those weird things that doesn’t really impact the modern industry but looks really amazing on your musicians resume. Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• College Advice For The Teenage Independent Musician

  

  “Mom, Dad, I want to study music” the dreaded words that many a young musician speaks to their parents and leads to inevitable months of insanity and stress fro... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Sci-Fi Or Die: Getting Ready For Vektor’s Terminal Redux

  

  “Do you want to hear the new record dude?” I take a breath – a little bit stunned. Vektor are about to play me the final mix of their hotly anticipated... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Big Kids in the Music Industry – How To Reach The Next Level

  

  Remember when you were a kid and you’d go out on the playground at recess to play with your friends? Remember how the big kids would be around and use words... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Why Buying Facebook Likes Is A Necessary Evil

  

  One of the things that people regularly forget about in this industry is that despite the alleged democracy of the internet a lot of stuff is like it was back i... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Why Databases Don’t Work – Understanding Cold Calling In The Music Industry

  

  Databases pretty much never work – unless you pay…. and even then you gotta take what you can get. I mean on a surface level that makes sense. Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Tour Markets And What They Mean For Your Band

  

  One thing that I regularly try to do with this blog is to help you guys look behind the veil of industry elitism that so often excludes people who are trying... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• What Your Band Should Expect From Your First Record Label

  

  With a lot of the bands I handle one of the things I have to focus on is managing expectations. I guess this makes sense – there’s a lot involved here and... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• A Proposed Bill In Philadelphia Could Change Live Music Forever

  I’m honestly surprised that THIS bill hasn’t gotten more mainstream music media attention, it certainly deserves it. For those who don’t want to click and read... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• CASH Music – A Step Forward In The Growing Revolution?

  

  One of the weirdly fascinating things about the music industry, and really the world at large, is how you periodically stumble across really important things... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Why You Should Never Forget DIY Ethics

  

  Napalm Death have been a band for parts of five decades at this point. It’s weird to think that about the grindcore pioneers, but they can trace their roots... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Opening Up – The Key To Advancement In The Music World

  

  One thing that’s really struck me over the past couple of years since becoming a music industry professional has been my wider appreciation of music. Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• What Other Genres Can Learn From Doom Metals Lack Of Sexism

  I remember when I first started going to doom metal shows in high school. I would sneak out my parents apartment and watch bands like Indian and Cult of Occult... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Kickstarter: The Most Important Thing Your Band Will Ever Do?

  

  Kickstarters are rapidly become a key aspect to any young and hungry bands record release cycle. Even more established bands like Protest The Hero and... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Emails: The One Thing You Can Do That Will Revolutionize Your Music Career

  

  There are a few easy things that you can do to garner almost instantaneous respect and authority in the music industry. One of the hardest things you can do tha... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• “Blackstar” is Bowie’s Everlasting Wink from Heaven

  

  As I listened to David Bowie’s new album Blackstar for the first time, the artist himself, unbeknownst to me at the time, was ascending into eternity. Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• GoFundMe: A Valuable Tool, Or The Portal To Poserdom?

  

  GoFundMe is an unsurprisingly controversial site. There is a lot to both love and hate about the service – it brings out some really good ideas and allows you t... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Is The Cult Of The Rock Star Dead? Or Has It Just Evolved?

  

  Man – iconic rock stars have been dropping like flies lately, and it really sucks. One thing I’m sure that we’ve all seen though, even before these rock stars... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• When Social Media Outreach Becomes A Bad Thing

  

  Remember when I said a few articles back that despite all appearances, nobody cares about your music? I still stand by at statement – and in fact, there’s a... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC