5 Things Musicians Should Know Before Applying To Music Festivals
I’ve had the good fortune to help organize a few amazing music festivals recently and after seeing the artist applications come in, I thought I’d write this list to make a musicians… Read More
Guarantee Success of Your Concert With EventTilt #crowdsource
Crowd sourcing is a great idea for those with a committed fanbase. It doesn’t always work perfectly but when it does it can be quite amazing. Typically crowd sourcing has been used to fund an… Read More
Tour Across The Sea – Slow down, Molasses Talk Touring UK
Slow down, Molasses are such an impressive band. They’ve got amazing music + live show, are all good friends, and managed to keep their band growing in popularity every year despite many members having… Read More
5 Touring Tips For Beginners From Martin Atkins
As promised, here’s that interview with the Martin Atkins we wrote about last week. This man knows about touring after spending most of his adult life touring with bands such as NIN,… Read More
What’s The Deal With DIYgigs?
Recently our friends over at Hypebot did a bit of market research for us with their article: DIYgigs.com – Should The Site Be Saved? Here’s an excerpt from the article: Given that… Read More
SXSW 2011: Touring The World On An Indie Budget
While many of us dream of touring the world, it’s not always clear how to get that started. Or rather, most folks can’t wrap their head around the actual steps that it… Read More
Paramore Split Reveals The Ugly Side Of The Music Industry
The popular emo band Paramore have always had their fair share of inner band problems. Their band member turnover rate could rival the Smashing Pumpkins. So earlier this month it was no… Read More
Buskers Can Now Take Hassle Free Pee Breaks With Rock Lock
If you’ve ever tried doing solo busking you know how fun looking after your stuff can be whilst taking a pee. Well thankfully we’ve finally entered the age of locking your gear… Read More
What Did You Learn At CMJ 2010? Tips All Musicians Can Use
Digital Music News posted an overheard at CMJ 2010 round up for musicians and the advice tallied a whopping 40 tips! They’re all good and worth a read. But if you’ve read… Read More
The Economist Says Don’t Believe The Hype, The Music Industry Is Fine
The Economist has a fantastic article about the state of the Music Industry. The arguments and convincing data all seem to say that the music industry isn’t in trouble, it’s just changing. Consumers… Read More