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BACKHOUSE : Asbury Park Rockers on Surviving 2020 as a Band
By Benjamin Ricci on December 2, 2020
BACKHOUSE is an energetic new rock band from the New Jersey area, who we recently worked with on a cool video project for Electro-Voice (so...
Is Your Band Ready for Entertainer Insurance?
By Benjamin Ricci on November 30, 2020
With the world of touring and live gigs at a standstill for the past few months, you may be forgiven for not giving your stage...
COVER STORY: Ben Kweller on the Making of His New LP
By Benjamin Ricci on November 24, 2020
Ben Kweller needs no introduction…but he deserves one, so here goes. The mop-topped indie kid who broke onto the scene with Radish two decades ago...
Thurston Moore Opens Up About New LP and Surprise Project
By Michael St. James on November 18, 2020
Really good art is often shaped by the time in which it’s created while also reflecting on how the world it exists in is changing,...
Using Gratefulness to Reframe Your Definition of Success
By Chris Nardone on November 16, 2020
A few months ago, my life’s work was finally realized. One random weekday afternoon just driving down the road — out of nowhere I realized…...
5 Ways to Build Your Fanbase Before Your Next Release
By Luke Mendoza, CMO at Beatchain on November 13, 2020
As hard as it is to write a hit song, sometimes it feels like the hardest part is getting people to know it’s out there....
NEW SYNTH ANNOUNCEMENT! KORG’s opsix Altered FM Synthesizer
By Benjamin Ricci on November 11, 2020
The new opsix Altered FM Synthesizer from KORG amplifies the legendary and expansive sound of real six-operator FM synthesis with 16-step note and motion sequencing,...
13 Ways Musicians Can Maximize Earning Potential During the Pandemic
By Dave Cool on November 10, 2020
Making ends meet as an independent musician has always been a grind. Throw a pandemic into the mix, and you have no choice but to...
Focusrite & Shure announce Production bundles
By Benjamin Ricci on November 9, 2020
Production bundles for singer-songwriters, podcasters, and drummers, from audio industry leaders, Shure and Focusrite Titans of music technology, Shure and Focusrite, have partnered up to...
Are You Ready To Seek Investors For Your Music?
By Bobby Kamaris on November 5, 2020
As an independent artist, how do I know if I’m ready to seek investment? While not all entrepreneurs are artists, all artists are entrepreneurs. More...