Making money by giving your music away
At first the idea of giving away your music and simply hoping that someone will pay you for it seems more than a little crazy. After all, who would pay for something that they can get for free? The answer, it turns out, is “anyone who actually likes your music”. The latest news making the […]
Recording a Demo
Ah, the demo. Simultaneously every new band’s calling card and nemesis, the first thing every band wants to do (and rightfully so) is to record a demo. As part of a press kit (previously discussed here) the demo should be the crowning jewel of your promotional package. The one trap that many bands fall into […]
What’s in your Press Kit?
The goal of every band is to play more gigs and get more press. The reason is simple, more gigs and more press lead to more money in merch sales and gig fees. The problem that a lot of new bands/artists face when they start trying to build their music career is that they have […]