[Editors Note: This is a guest blog post written by Mason Hoberg. Mason is a freelance writer who covers music-related topics and is a regular contributor to Equipboard.] Proper instrument maintenance is arguably one of the most important things for a performing musician to keep in mind. It’s impossible to sound your best if your […]
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[Editors Note: This article was written by Jhoni Jackson and originally appeared on the Sonicbids Blog.] Upstart bands and artists in the early stages of cultivating a fanbase often encounter opposition when booking. From a business perspective, it makes sense: if a talent buyer or venue owner isn’t sure you’ll draw a crowd, then handing over […]
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[Editors Note: This is a guest blog written by David McMillin, singer, songwriter and frontman of Fort Frances (check out their latest release, “Alio“). He holds several songwriting awards and has helped to soundtrack shows on PBS, NBC and The CW.] Every band wants to experience the glory of the road—seeing new towns, meeting new people and feeling the thrill of a […]
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Celebrating their 15th year as a band, Mason, West Virginia-based hard rock five-piece Bobaflex show no sign of slowing down. With seven albums under their belt and a 40 city tour on the way, the group has continued to release their music independently after forming their own label, BFX Records, in 2010. The earliest carnation of […]
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[Editors Note: This is a guest blog, written by Louise Dodgson, Editor at The Unsigned Guide, an online music industry directory. Since 2003 The Unsigned Guide has been used by emerging bands, artists, producers and music managers to search over 8,500 UK music contacts across 50 sectors of the industry.] So, you’ve recorded some great tracks and now it’s […]
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By Dwight Brown Selling CDs at gigs can be a cash cow. You’ve got a wide profit margin because the cost of CD Duplication is minimal compared to the price fans will pay for them. And, selling CDs gets your music out there to fans who will recommend your music. Tempt audiences at your performances, […]
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If you haven’t already been using it as a fan or an artist, BandsInTown is the #1 concert discovery app on the market. When fans follow a band or artist on Twitter, Facebook, SoundCloud or numerous other platforms, BandsInTown alerts them ahead of time that the band or artist will be playing near their location. It’s win/win for […]
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[Editor’s Note: This article was written by Jhoni Jackson, an Atlanta-bred music journalist and venue-owner currently based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It was originally featured on the Sonicbids Blog.] Not getting a gig you’re pining over can be incredibly frustrating. It’s especially disheartening when you can’t figure out why you’ve been turned down, whether you never received […]
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Here at the TuneCore Blog, we’re dedicated to providing helpful advice, industry news, and sharing insight from our hardworking artists at all career levels. Social media strategy is an area of promotion and marketing that our artists have expressed interest in learning more about, which is why we’re introducing our “Getting Social” Series. Several times a […]
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By Stephen Babcock 1. If you’re gigging, you need to sell merch (merchandise) If you plan on playing shows, you need merch. Anyone who has ever been to a concert or show knows that the best acts always have some kind of merch (T-shirts, posters, caps, etc.) to sell to fans. Whether it’s the local […]
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