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10 Ways to Ruin Your Music Career
There is no shortage of people who can give you great advice on what to do to further your music...
Beats Marketplace Basics 101: From Leasing to Recording
In many ways, there’s never been a better time to be an up-and-coming singer, rapper, or producer....
INTERVIEW: Soccer Mommy on the Making of ‘Color Theory’
Soccer Mommy Uses Color Theory as a Kaleidoscopic Musical Lens Sophie Allison, known by her stage name Soccer Mommy, is self-described in her Twitter bio as “chill but kinda sad.” From “Your Dog,” a...
How Bands Can Use Google Maps to Plan a DIY Tour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAKx-t0YF5I I self-booked my first tour a few years back after finishing my first self-recorded/produced CD. I had been playing the Phoenix area extensively the past...
How to Make Sure Your Band is Prepared for Late Night TV
If your band is going to play a late-night TV show, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to seize your moment. Don't forget the IEMs. Being prepared beforehand will eliminate a multitude of issues...
COVER STORY: Look Mum No Computer
Mad Scientist/Synth Guru/Circuit Bending Champ Sam Battle (aka Look Mum No Computer) Gives us a Peek Inside His Brain If you’ve ever been on YouTube at like 3:00am searching for, oh, I don’t...
Enter to Win Electro-Voice EVOLVE 30M Portable Powered Column System
We're looking for a killer band or solo artist to win and test out the new EVOLVE 30M Portable Powered Column System from Electro-Voice. Need big sound and easy mixing options for your portable PA...
The New February/March Issue is Out Now!
Performer Magazine releases its latest issue, featuring a cover story on Look Mum No Computer. INSIDE you’ll find info on metadata for indie artists, booking your own DIY tour, the best ways to...
Why Artists Should Care about Metadata and Asset Management
It’s no secret that the music industry is plagued with data problems. Incorrect and badly handled metadata is leaving billions on the table (the value of black box royalties is estimated to be $2.5...
What is price monitoring software and how it can be used in the Music industry?
[editor’s note – this sponsored post is provided by price2spy.com] Price monitoring software has become an irreplaceable tool in almost all industries. The main reason for the popularity of these...
The Most Effective Way to Release Your Music in 2020
When teaching or consulting independent bands recently, these are the two groups of questions I get most frequently. “Should I release music for streaming, download, or physical?” and “Should I...
AKG Lyra USB Microphone REVIEW
The new AKG LYRA might just be our new fave for affordable USB mics. Desktop USB Microphones used to be one trick ponies -- yes they worked, with not a lot of options, and placement was dictated by...