4 Important Things To Remember About Merch
T-shirts, beer koozies, patches, limited cassettes, promotional vape pens. Bands throw a lot of stuff on their merch tables, and often this comes at a pretty big expense. A modest…
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Short Is Sweet: 3 Ways To Tighten Up Your Band’s Live Show
It is one of the most baffling features of the music scene. Not bad sound, nor low energy, nor too much alcohol can ruin a good band’s set more than…
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EP or LP: What’s The Difference — and Which Format Is Right for You?
You're in a band. You've played some shows. The material feels strong and you want to start working on a record. But should you start out slow with an EP…
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5 Recording Mistakes All New Bands Make — And How To Avoid Them
You finally have the songs, the time and the money. You’ve picked the studio and the person that will record it. So what can go wrong? A whole lot. But…
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6 Rookie Mistakes Bands Make With New Members
Someone has left (or they’ve been kicked out) and while you feel that your band still has potential, you need that void filled as soon as possible. But bringing someone…
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Four Things Every Great Band Manager Knows to Be True
Here is a truth that is perhaps unpopular to speak but is, of course, extremely accurate: Being in a band basically means owning a small business. You have finances, you…
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How to Book Your Own Show In 5 Steps
“If you want something done right you have to do it yourself,” is an adage that doesn’t necessarily apply to setting up your own show. If it’s your first time…
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How to Tactfully Kick Someone Out of Your Band
In one way, band members are like roommates -- you share a space, financial responsibilities and trust that they will respect your stuff, or at least not screw with it…
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