Original Article Found On: The Odyssey Online Author: Katelyn Constantino (Instagram) Supporting the local music scene is a key to artists success. Local music offers a lot more than people think. Every single big name artist out in the world has started out in the local scene....
Author: Jacqueline Dax If you ask anybody if they have heard of the Beatles the answer will almost always be ‘yes’. The Beatles are musical legends, but they did not start out that way. Back then, bands made it by gaining popularity through playing shows and...
Original Article Found On: Triple J (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) When it comes to staying happy and healthy whilst enduring long stretches on the road, musicians know what's up. Not only do they have to be away from home for months at a time, they need the stamina...
Original Article Found On: Drooble (Facebook, Twitter) A huge, wild, fun, brain-melting tour which will skyrocket your band to the top of the charts and deep into the hearts of fans is basically every musician’s dream. But before you put all your gear in a car along...
Original Article Found On: Phoenix New Times Music (Facebook, Twitter) Author: Henri Bernard (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) Lately, I have seen more and more bands getting their equipment stolen while they are on tour. I have never been a victim of this predicament (knock on wood), but I have...
Original Article Found On: #ThisTourLife (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) Author: Cody Orrell (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) So, you’ve found yourself on a bus (coach) tour. Welcome to living in tight quarters with 10 other people and very little privacy. Now you’ll need to know how to properly conduct yourself in...
Original Article Found On: Discmakers (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) Author: Liam Duncan of Purple Cow Productions (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) Touring is such a valuable learning and career opportunity for a musician, and having a genuine attitude and hard-working ethos on the road can only lead to bigger, better opportunities. Taking your...
Original Article Found On: Push Power Music (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube) Author: Shannon Walker (Twitter) When it comes to building the fan-base or audience, you need to help promote your career, first and foremost dedication and discipline (on your part) is crucial. So if discipline is not apart of your everyday life, research some...
Original Article Found On: Tom Hess Music Corporation Author: Tom Hess (Facebook, Twitter) The very best way to get more people to repeatedly come out and see your band play live is word of mouth. When your live shows are great, people will like it and talk about...
Original Article Found On: Music Think Tank (Facebook, Twitter) Author: Rachelle Wilber (Twitter) A lot of people go to small rock concert parties and stadium events with little thought in their minds about the things that can go wrong. Yet a single event during or after the show can ruin...