“If the band is coming into the studio for the first time, my biggest suggestion is that they are well rehearsed” says Jason Suko, owner of South Sound Sound. Like most studio owners, Jason Suko started out playing in a band. He was the one that was running the sound at their shows and taking care of technical details, which morphed into buying more and more gear and eventually started up his own studio. READ MORE...
Florida based folk band Whetherman just finished a month long tour of Europe, playing 33 shows in 30 days. We had the great pleasure of talking to lead singer Nicholas Williams about how they did it, his life as a full time musician, where he finds inspiration and how he keeps his head above water in this ever exciting industry called the music business. READ MORE...
Chris Bettis took over as production manager at Atomic Disc, after Kristin went off to Norway to work as a nurse. He has a wide background in music as a guitar player, engineer and producer. He knows what it takes to get a CD done from start to finish and has helped numerous artists do so through his own Gauge Studio, and is now thrilled to work at Atomic Disc to help you get your CDs done on time. READ MORE...
You might ask "Why is it important to connect with bloggers about my music?" It’s important for many reasons. The music industry has changed dramatically in the last 5 years and music blogs play an important role in helping artists gain exposure in the vast digital landscape. This is the second article about successfully reaching out to bloggers to promote your music. READ MORE...
Now that you've got your album finished you may be asking yourself, "how to get your track list submitted to Gracenote for iTunes?" Or perhaps, maybe you hadn't thought of it? You want your fans to know who you are, the name of your album, and song titles right!? The good news is it's simple! Here's how to do it. READ MORE...
Urban Wildlife is an indie folk band from Portland, OR who just finished a quick tour of the west coast to promote their sophomore album, "Strangers" scheduled for release in January. We had the pleasure of having front woman, Emily Logan, drop by the studio for a quick live performance and interview on her way to their first show in Ashland. READ MORE...
Getting your music featured in blogs and webzines can be a highly effective technique for promoting your music to the world. Not only are they fantastic resources for music fans but many music industry professionals scout new talent on the blogosphere. For this reason, a great feature on a blog can be an important stepping stone in building a fan-base and landing on the radar of a label, publisher, manager, or booking agent. READ MORE...
It’s the perfect time to be an independent musician! Yes, IT IS! Do you really know the power you possess as a creator? You create something that EVERYONE wants. I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that the mass majority of planet earth has an insatiable appetite for music. Here are seven companies who exist only to help artists with their careers. READ MORE...
If you're not hip to the burgeoning music scene in New Brunswick, Canada I'm happy to introduce you to one of Moncton, NB's own. In just a short year and a half Danger Cat have recorded two fantastic EPs and garnered a nomination for a Prix MNB Award. Rock is ALIVE and it can never die as long as band's like Danger Cat carry on the torch. READ MORE...
We've had the pleasure of talking to Rita Hosking, a country-folk singer from Northern California, who in ten years has released 5 albums and toured multiple countries. She has some really cool insight on booking, touring and getting your team of helpers together. READ MORE...