While it’s been a tumultuous past decade for the music industry, and things are showing no sign of calming down, all the chaos has created a tremendous amount of opportunity for artists across the music business spectrum. ____________________________ Guest post by James Shotwell of Haulix The music industry is an…
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Starting A Band Means Starting A Business
We review the benefits of creating a legal standalone entity as an artist or for your band, some ways in which you can use the legal system to your advantage, and why its a good idea to seek legal advice surrounding the endeavor. _____________________________ Guest post by The Sifre Group…
Today Is Last Day To Submit To Showcase At SXSW 2020
Today, Friday October 25th, is the last day to submit to perform at an official SXSW showcase. "SXSW Showcasing Artists benefit from career-changing exposure and publicity provided by the amazing mix of influential participants who attend SXSW every year." SXSW 2020 will be held March 16 – 22, 2020 in…
6 Daily Tasks To Sharpen Your Performance Skills
Getting into the habit of performing, (and, more importantly, performing well) can be a challenge for many artists staring out. That said, integrating certain specific habits into your daily schedule can do wonders for improving your ability to produce a solid live show. Here we look at six such practices….
800 Musicians Call For Amazon Boycott In Growing ‘No Music for ICE’ Campaign
More than 800 musicians have signed a “No Music for ICE” letter pledging a boycott of Amazon-sponsored festivals and other partnerships until the internet giant ends the support of human rights violations through current contracts with ICE and other related US government agencies. Deerhoof, Ted Leo, Álex Anwandter, Immortal Technique,…
How to Take Care Of Yourself, Your Music Career [VIDEO]
No matter where you turn, people are always telling you to work harder in pursuit of success, but the reality is that it can be just as important to take time off from your work, and nonstop hustling can be detrimental in the long run. ___________________________ Guest post by James…
T-Pain Shares Truth About Most Cancelled Tours That Other Artists Try To Hide
Rapper T-Pain has cancelled his 1UP DLC and in a moment of candor on social media, revealed that low ticket sales were a key part of that decision. “I was advised to lie about this and say that I needed some time, or I needed some alone time or me-time…
The Value Of Merch For Today’s Working Artist With Joey Stucky [INTERVIEW]
Here award-winning musician, personality, and engineer Joey Stuckey discusses the success of his music and the important role merch plays in branding his act and drawing in valuable revenue. _____________________________ Guest post from Disc Makers Blog Being blind hasn’t stopped Joey Stuckey from living a life of intention, joy, and…
10 Ways To Enjoy Yourself More On Tour
Touring, particularly that of the DIY variety, brings with it countless challenges and stress-inducing mishaps, and can at times be hard to remember when you wanted to be on the road in the first place. Here, Ellisa Sun reminds us of ten key ways in which artists can have more…
Just 4 Days Left To Submit To Showcase At SXSW
Time is running out if you want to perform at an official SXSW 2020 showcase. The deadline to submit to showcase at SXSW Music is this Friday, October 26th. "SXSW Showcasing Artists benefit from career-changing exposure and publicity provided by the amazing mix of influential participants who attend SXSW every…