(Post via Laurence Malpass from Music Gateway ) Despite the digital age creeping into every area of our lives, A&R scouts and agents still have a large presence at live gigs, and the art of appealing to them is a subtle but important one. It can mean the difference between a few shows one summer, […]
Being A Great Lead Singer Is Rough Business: Learn How To Be One
(Post via Mike Murphy) Fronting a band is no easy task and Mike examines the issue of how to be a great lead singer. Anyone that thinks to be a great lead singer is easy does not understand the skill. Sure, anyone can stand up in front of a band and pose as a lead […]
Music Marketing: Your Band As A Brand
(Post Via SARA HARRISON) You may come up with the best marketing strategy that is fit for your band, but the most important thing is to come up with a brand and something you can do consistently. All efforts you’ve done for your marketing campaign will fail if you don’t follow through with your plans. […]
Looking Ahead: 5 Tips For Playing Successful Shows
While we look ahead in optimism and hope that playing live shows is going to a possibility soon ( really soon), here’s us with a friendly reminder: when you’re trying to establish yourself as an artist in the local scene, your goal should not simply be to put a show together, but to put together […]
Indie Artists: Time Be Your Own Booking Agent
Via Luca Indie artists, it’s time to drop the Booking Agent No one knows better than indie artists how frustrating and stressful it can be to book shows, tour, and perform. Hiring a booking agent may seem like the easy answer, but if the royalties aren’t exactly flowing in yet, you might not be in […]
