This is the scenario. You gathered some material in the course of weeks, months, maybe years. You scheduled a studio, you persuaded collaborators to join you, your energy is high. You’re ready t…
Interview Prep – Vital Pointers to Get You Going
As your profile starts to grow, so will the media requests. Things will expand from one-sided blog reviews, oftentimes summing up the most vital pointers about your release, to personalized interviews…
The Gentle Departure – Thoughts on Cutting Musical Ties
Not all musical ties are meant to last. On the contrary. Musicians should regularly evaluate if the collaborations they upkeep are built on solid, healthy ground. If they provide value, in an emotiona…
Getting Hungry – How to Self Motivate Like a Pro
That’s right – we’re dipping into 2019. Time to regenerate, rearrange and self motivate. Ideally like a pro. The way you perceive a process is entirely up to you. You can hold on for…
Music Deals Galore – Knowing When to Shop, and When to Stop
Black-Friday is officially raining down upon us also in terms of special music deals. Your e-mail spam folder is probably bursting just about now. Software companies are trying to invade the primal, s…
4 Things That Scare off Tastemakers – so Quit Doing Them
Catering to tastemakers/influences can be a risky endeavor. No matter if you’re contacting blog editors, playlist curators or larger channel owners – things can definitely go downhill, and fast,…
Putting a Lid on the Inner Ney-Sayer
Staying motivated and in love with the game is vital to any musical career. This means keeping your inner critic in check, knowing when to analyze. You can put a lid on the inner Ney-Sayer! Most, init…
Traveling Without Flight Frenzy – 6 Vital Pointers for Musicians
Preparation is key when traveling as a musician. The endeavor doesn’t have to end in a fight at the gate, added costs or worst of all – a ruined instrument. There are great differences in the wa…
Why External Mixing (Still) Makes Sense
With a new wave of suberbly convenient software and smart services established online- and offline, it becomes easier and easier to keep the process of mixing in-house. Keeping it strictly DIY, you ca…
5 Reasons Why You Should Track Other Artists
Growing an artist’s musical brand implies a multitude of activities. Preparing a continuous stream of future releases while keeping a close eye on the current catalog, developing a strong visual…