Surviving The Music Industry 2019

It’s no secret that the music industry is constantly changing at an incredibly rapid rate. Labels, artists, and other music business professionals who don’t pay attention to the ever-evolving landscape can easily get left in the dust. It’s important to stay ahead of the curve and recognize what’s new. But it’s even more important to … Continue reading Surviving The Music Industry 2019

You have to spend money to make money – Your band is a business

I get messages all the time from bands that think if you have to pay for anything, it's a rip-off. Artists think if they have to pay for something, that it isn't necessary or is a "scam" somehow. Let me tell you here and now. A band is a business. You have to spend money … Continue reading You have to spend money to make money – Your band is a business

Amazing Music Industry Advice from Erik Baker of Concrete Entertainment

“A young kid inboxed me asking, "Dude, how do I become successful in the music industry?" and I wrote back, "I have no idea, dude? Maybe you could help me with that!!!". He wrote back, "Haha seriously" and I responded with this… First, try to succeed in life. That shit is way harder than the … Continue reading Amazing Music Industry Advice from Erik Baker of Concrete Entertainment

Advice from Tommy Gibbons of Flaw, Ex-Tantric

Here's some great advice from industry veteran Tommy Gibbons, guitarist for bands such as Flaw and Tantric - "The best advice I can give for upcoming musicians is have a "game plan". It doesn't matter if you're a solo artist or in a band. You need to have a game plan and stick with it. Make … Continue reading Advice from Tommy Gibbons of Flaw, Ex-Tantric

HOW TO GET YOUR BAND SIGNED TO A RECORD LABEL

Article by: Noah “Shark” Robertson ADVICE ON HOW TO GET SIGNED TO A LABEL 1. Make Good Music. Write Good Songs. Record them well. So often do bands wonder, “How come nobody will sign us?”. There are so many different answers to this question. Sometimes it’s all about being in the right place at the … Continue reading HOW TO GET YOUR BAND SIGNED TO A RECORD LABEL