By Brianna Gallegos Currently, there are some common ticketing platforms available for independent artists at varying points in their careers. These include companies like Ticketmaster, Eventbrite, StubHub, SeatGeek, Ticketleap, etc. Each platform allows you to list your tickets for free, but when you sell a...
Interview by Brianna Gallegos Pushing Veronica is a post-grunge pop-punk band that has been playing together since 2017. Riley Wilkinson is the drummer, Julien Silvas is the vocalist and a guitarist, and Noah Rozansky is a guitarist. They recently performed their latest song, "Forget You," at Hotel...
Interview by Summer Armstrong The Sound of Ghosts are a Folk-Americana band that have been playing together since 2014. The band consists of 4 members: James Orbison, Anna Orbison, Jon Sarna, and Joey Mackey. A unique aspect of their band is that members interchange for some of...
By Anna Kate McIntosh Getting in the right headspace for a live performance is crucial for any artist. This establishes a positive environment for not only the artist, but the crew, band, and fans attending the show. Preparing and creating a healthy atmosphere for everyone involved...
By Anna Kate McIntosh Music videos are a huge part of any artist's identity. They open the door for fans to see a side of their favorite artists that they may have never seen before. While listening to the song gives fans an inside look into...
By: Katie Mahon When an artist is performing you might have noticed them wearing earpieces and thought what are those? Musicians must hear clearly what they are playing or singing. Traditionally this was done with wedges, which are wedge-shaped floor monitor loudspeakers. They’re placed on stage...
Interview by Summer Armstrong Jay Sheehan is a production and operations manager who has been in the industry for more than 20 years. Over his years of experience, he has worked with artists like Elton John and Jason Mraz. He has also worked at big-name events...
By Anna Kate McIntosh There are so many different ways to begin your professional career as an artist. These days you don't need to be signed by a major label (or any label in fact), to be taken seriously as a musician. However, building yourself as...
By Anna Kate McIntosh As a live performing artist, taking care of yourself physically is extremely important. However, maintaining your vocal health is important too, not only so you can give fans the best experience possible while singing live, but also so you feel confident in...
Interview by Summer Armstrong Maeve Riley is a California native, born and raised in Rancho Cucamonga, where her love for the arts began at the age of five. Since then, she has been a part of FOX’s I Can See Your Voice, UCLA’s School of Theater, Film,...
By: Katie Mahon Music is such an important part of the world we live in today. Everyone loves sharing about new artists that they are listening to and introducing new music to the community around them. But breaking into the music industry, becoming an artist,...
Author - Anna Kate McIntosh The artist's fans are the most important thing when it comes to growing your community and sharing your music. Fans are what make or break an artist, so you should make sure they feel appreciated and know you genuinely care about...