Although selection may always be at the core of DJing, technology also plays a large part in how they practice their craft. Here we look at eight exciting new pieces of technology that are redefining the future of DJing. ______________________________ Guest post by Scott Parsons from Landr DJ technology has…
Category archives: Live & Touring
Staying Safe, Sober At Concerts
Concerts and festivals can be a great place for people to cut loose and enjoy themselves, which may include drug and alcohol use, but for those who choose not to partake or may be in recovery, here are some tips on how to avoid such indulgences. _____________________________ In this recent…
Music’s Cultural Diversity Threatened By Complex, Onerous Visa Laws As U.S. Shifts To "America First"
Matthew Covey of Tamizdat, a non-profit organization focused on artist visa issues, discusses the challenge of guaranteeing that international touring artists continue in the performing arts continue to have access to America. And what had to believe that in President Trump’s "America First" things will only get worse. ________________________________ By…
6 Simple Strategies To Collect More Email Addresses At Shows
In a crowded online communication space, email remains one of the most effective ways for artists to reach their fans. In this piece we look at six of the best ways to capture the email addresses of the attendees at your next show. __________________________ Guest Post by Chris Robley on…
Enter NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Contest – Just 5 Days Left!
Playing Tiny Desk Concerts – stripped down performances at the NPR office – has become a right of passage for any band releasing a public radio friendly album. Each year they hold a contest to discover an unknown artist and along the way give exposure to dozens of others. ______________________________…
Live Nation Is Helping Employees With Student Debt
Live Nation has joined a growing list of companies such as Fidelity and PriceWaterhouseCooper helping its employees to pay down student debt. According to USA Today, Live Nation has begun working with tech startup Tuition.io to oversee the program, that will see Live Nation match employee contributions to pay off…
Sleater-Kinney’s Janet Weiss: The Gear and Tech That Keep Her Going
In this interview we hear from Janet, drummer, backup singer, co-songwriter, and setlist maker for a variety of different bands, most notably Sleater-Kinney and Quasi about her preferences for hardware, software, and setup. _____________________________ Janet Weiss from CASH Music’s WATT Who are you, and what do you do? I’m Janet…
How One City Supports Its Music Scene: Philadelphia, PA
Here musician and longtime Philadelphian Nick Millevoi shares some his favorite venues in the city, giving us an inside look at how such a large city can sometimes feel like a small town of interconnected scenes and genres. _______________________ Guest Post by Nick Millevoi on Soundfly’s Flypaper I’m a lifetime…
How Radio Concert Wristbands Can Scale For Smaller Shows
Although they have become commonplace at music festivals RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) have not yet caught on at smaller scale concerts, something which may be about to change. ______________________________ Guest Post by Rachel Grate on Eventbrite RFID (radio frequency identification) technology has already taken over music festivals, and venues are…
When Artists Lead Their Audiences: Roger Waters, Alice Cooper, Beyoncé and More
Here David Deal reflects on what it means for an artist to lean an audience, and why it is equally important for a performer to in turn both comfort and unsettle an audience with one’s creative work. _______________________ Guest Post by David Deal on Superhype “Are there any paranoids in…