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Stream the FREE Elixir Strings New Music Sampler Vol. 7
Stream our FREE playlist, featuring the most recent Elixir Strings "artists of the month" as they...
Spring Cleaning For Musicians: 2020 Edition
Well, here we are with some time on our hands. Don’t worry, I’m not going to talk about the “V”...
How Much Should a Music PR Campaign Cost?
This article originally appeared on Sonicbids.com. It has been republished here with permission. Good PR isn't cheap. Nor is it free. If you can't afford a legit PR campaign, then chances are you...
3 Things Every Indie Artist Should Learn From Nielsen’s 2014 Music Industry Report
You’ve heard it from everyone from Bob Lefsetz to David Byrne: the music industry is dying. At first glance, Nieslen’s annual music industry report seems to back up this sentiment. The report, a...
7 Reasons Why Your Band’s PR Campaign Didn’t Work
I've already discussed the not-always-obvious signs your PR campaign worked, and how its success is not measured in clips or record sales, but in conversations, buzz, social media growth, name...
Behind-The-Scenes with Dr. Z, America’s Premier Boutique Amp Builder
The Doctor Is In! What's an electric guitar without an amp? Let's be honest, rock wouldn't have been birthed until some crusty bluesman cranked his tiny tube amp to 12 so he could be heard over the...
Understanding Artist Management Agreements, Part 2: How Long Should the Contract Last?
This article was originally published at Sonicbids.com - it has been re-posted here with permission. In the first installment of our three-part series on the artist/manager relationship, we talked...
SPECIAL REPORT: Addiction and Treatment Options Designed for Musicians
“Creativity may be different after recovery, but it will not disappear.” Ozzy Osbourne, Kurt Cobain, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jerry Garcia, Ray Charles, Johnny Cash; this is an impressive list of...
Winner of Audio-Technica System 10 Camera-Mount Wireless Packages Announced!
Congrats are in order for one Michael J. Epstein - musician, filmmaker, all-around good guy (and now a file-photo!) We recently put out a call for entries for artists to check out the new...
If You Only Have $100 to Spend on Marketing Your Music, Here’s What to Do
*This article was originally posted at Sonicbids.com. It has been republished here with permission. Your band is an investment. You've probably already spent hundreds or thousands of dollars on...
Focusrite announces Clarett Range of Thunderbolt interfaces
Focusrite create the best audio interfaces in the world. Now, launching their obsession for sound quality into the world of Thunderbolt, they have released a range of audio interfaces that combine a...
Dept. of Transportation Issues Final Rule On Air Travel with Musical Instruments
The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued a final rule to implement section 403 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, which requires that U.S. airlines accept musical instruments...