Music Careers August 2012 Archive

Putting on a show requires great music, promotion, and....a venue. If you're new to the live circuit, that last part can actually be the most intimidating of all. Just how ... Read More

I know, I know - as soon as you finish your recording, you want to get your album out there pronto. That's understandable, but after you've spent so much time ... Read More

The question of what to wear to a music business job interview brings a very important music industry issue to the forefront - just how "business-y" is this business anyway? ... Read More

College students are heading back to school, and for them, that means new classes, homework, exams, parties...and parties. For parents of college students, that means wondering if their kids are ... Read More

Someone recently sent me a link to this Village Voice piece about the plight of the R&B and hip hop single in the modern music marketplace - an interesting and ... Read More

Trying to break into the music industry? Look around you. You're not alone, right? There are tons of musicians out there, knocking on the door of the music business. Sure, ... Read More

Saying good-bye to a band member is never fun, even when the writing is on the wall that things aren't working out. Although the subject might not be so comfortable, ... Read More

If you're a songwriter, music publishing is something you've got to understand - if you hope to make money, that is. Many up and coming songwriters are unsure about how ... Read More

When you decide to start promoting your music to radio, before deciding on the best kind of campaign, you need to know that not all radio is created equal. There ... Read More