Approaching and pitching prospective collaborators can pan out in various ways. Some artists hit it off right from the start, others have to climb through a rocky terrain to gain some kind of rapport.…
DIY insights on working with music publicists
Working with publicists and promo agents can be an enriching, but also difficult endeavor. As a DIY musician or producer you might have the right peers around you, helping out with important insights …
Things We Learned Last Week #3
As we are getting ready for our SXSW adventure in Austin later this week, it’s time to recap the last one. Here are the things we learned last week part 3: #1 Lawyering up is a necessity for eve…
Things We Learned Last Week #2
Another week, another challenge. Before we get into this one, let’s sum up three things we learned last week! #1) If you are rather at the beginnings of your start-up adventure, you are most lik…
5 pointers that will win the heart of every live technician
There are two scenarios – either you bring your own hired pro, or you work with the house technician. In both cases, there are ways to prep for the gig and make life a lot easier for everyone involved…
Feedback Kingdom – Generating Strong Feedback as a Map to Success
It might sound harsh, but when it comes to feedback and the process of developing as an artist, theres hardly anything more valuable than unfiltered, straight-up feedback that goes straight to the bon…
4 powerful tools to manage your band communication
Nowadays there are a multitude of products available to musicians, allowing them to efficiently organise their music-life. From setting up rehearsals to exchanging demos or simply moods, these band co…
3 music self-management life hacks
Working as a DIY musician involves handling a variety of tasks and challenges in form of music self-management. Even though the core element – music – occupies the heart piece of each endeavor, many m…
Creative ways of thanking your fans
“Thank you!” is a such a powerful and under-estimated expression, and the most renowned artists are using these two words in the most creative ways, creating strong bonds to new and old au…
