One of the most abundant sights at SXSW is bands handing out free copies of their music on CD. Problem is,...
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How to pack your suitcase for tour+
Being on tour for weeks or even months at a time is no easy endeavor. But if you also suck...
How to sell more merch+
We’ve long talked about how merch sales will make the most money for your band in the Internet Era. Not...
Touring for Dummies+
Touring is the most important thing you can do as a band. However, it also is the most costly in...
Top 10 ways to NOT completely fail at touring+
Underground musician RJD2 knows a thing or two about longevity, having been a professional artist for over a decade. Though...
Can’t take credit cards at your merch booth? Well, you can now!+
Ever been at a show, seen an awesome shirt, but didn’t have the cash for it? As a fan, this...
Book your own shows with ‘Indie on the Move’+
We always tell artists to be as self-reliant as possible — which includes booking your own shows! However, with most...
Can’t use Kickstarter internationally? Then try PledgeMusic!+
We’ve professed our love for Kickstarter here before (and crowdsourcing funds for your band, in general) so you don’t have to rely...
Software guitar amps vs. Real guitar amps+
When it comes to tracking guitars, most players — including myself a few years ago — usually rely heavily on...
Pro recording tips from On The Fringe Studios+
If you decide to record in a professional studio, it is important to be as prepared as possible to save...
The Blueprint: Checklist for starting a band+
I get a lot of musicians asking me about what they should do next or what they are missing from...
Until We Sleep get real about DIY+
It is always great to talk with artists about their feelings on the industry and what they are doing to...
Band merch ideas for $5+
Considering how more and more of a band’s revenue nowadays revolves around selling merch, it’s a good idea to diversify...
Can Kickstarter replace record labels?+
One of the last legitimate lines of defense we see for record labels these days is the notion that they...
The DIY Movement, Pt. 2: Embrace the business+
There is something that every artist needs to understand and fully submerge themselves in: You have to know the business of...
DIY gear? Interview with Cannoy Guitars+
Guitarists, have you ever wanted to get a great quality pedal, like an overdrive or delay? But when you priced...
DIY Tools for Pro-Sounding Recordings (Part 2)+
To read part 1, click here. Laying a Foundation We have witnessed a revolutionary change in modern recording in the...
More than an artist+
The days of simply being an artist have long gone, and yet I still see a lot of bands not...
DIY Tools for Pro-Sounding Recordings (Part 1)+
When it comes to adding third-party plug-ins to your recordings, there is abundance. Many are over-priced and out of reach...
The DIY Movement, Pt. 1: Be resourceful+
In today’s industry, artists do not have the luxury of being on the front line of a blossoming new movement,...