Why Are Small Music Venues Closing Down?
A brief guest OpEd on the link between gentrification and the COVID-19 pandemic that has artists and live music spaces struggling to survive.
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Why Artists Are Struggling to Tour in 2022
An OpEd summing up the difficulties artists have been running into in 2022, post-pandemic, trying to kickstart their touring again…
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12 Essential Resources for Artists Looking to Tour in 2022
Now’s the time — touring is coming back and you don’t want to be left out of the conversation. Here are 12 great resources to help your tour.
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What Is Your Favorite “Song From the Imminent Past?”
In Ep. 36 of Themes and Variation, we bring back an old friend of the pod to talk about songs from the recent past and not-so-distant future.
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Why We (Really, Really) Need Live Music
With the Covid-19 pandemic lasting this long, music fans are wondering whether live music will ever truly return. Here’s why it should…
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Tips and Tricks for Working the Merch Table at Live Shows
Live shows are finally coming back, after a nearly two year hiatus. Are YOU ready with your band’s merch table sales strategy yet?
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How to Define Your Audience Demographics to Better Market to Your Fans
Using data and analytics, and some keen observations, can help you identify and define your audience demographics and grow your fanbase.
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The Beginner’s Guide for Streaming Music Production on Twitch in 2021
If you’ve never gone live on the internet before, here’s a beginner’s guide to livestreaming your music on Twitch in 2021.
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Best Effects Pedals for Synths and Keyboards
A rundown of a few of the best effects pedals I like to use with my keyboards and synths, and why pedals can be fun to play around with.
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Safety Guidelines to Return to Gigging in a Coronavirus New Normal
Thinking about starting to gig again? Here are our top suggestions for performing live music responsibly during the coronavirus “new normal.”
