Recently, I caught up with Caliban frontman Andy Dörner and asked him about the differences between touring in Europe versus the U.S., their new release I Am Nemesis, and how touring pays the bills. The music industry has been changing dramatically (downloading, declining album sales, etc.). So, how do you guys stay current with the industry and find …
If you decide to record in a professional studio, it is important to be as prepared as possible to save the most money! If you don’t have the knowledge to DIY your recording in your own home studio, there’s nothing wrong with going to a professional studio. However, make sure that you have every thing …
LORD is one of Australia’s highest profile heavy melodic bands. Having toured both nationally and internationally with artists such as: Queensryche, Nightwish, Saxon, Nevermore, and Gamma Ray, as well as their own headlining tours and festival appearances. Our Australian representative Jake Weber caught up with LORD’s bass player Andy Dowling to talk to him about …
I get a lot of musicians asking me about what they should do next or what they are missing from their band operations. I figured that it might be a good idea if I put a basic blueprint together of things you should have down to effectively pursue your career in music. This is not …
The days of simply being an artist have long gone, and yet I still see a lot of bands not taking a more business-like approach to their company (band). Then there are the others that have naturally taken various roles besides being just the musician, driver, and/or merch seller. Then finally, the situation where bands …