How to Win Over a Lame Crowd
No performer is immune from an occasional bad night or bad crowd. Here are some surefire ways to get your audience engaged and excited from the stage.
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Why You Need to Take Visual Aesthetics, Style, and Presentation Seriously
From a t-shirt and jeans with a stencil type design to full stage costumes, masks, and wigs with branded graphics, here’s why your band’s visuals matter.
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On This Day in 1971, Pink Floyd Received a Bill for Thousands of Dead Fish
Today marks the anniversary of an outdoor concert to remember — one that proved deadly for thousands of pond-dwelling fish. Read to learn more.
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6 Benefits of Playing More House Concerts Than Bar Gigs
Indie touring musicians, take note: you can guarantee a better turnout, a better concert environment, and longer-lasting engagement with a house show.
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3 Ways to Immediately Increase Crowd Participation
Dealing with an unruly or unexcited crowd? Here are our tips for how to engage, or reengage your audience from the stage.
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How to Take Your Songs From Studio to Stage
There are a ton of ways to get your recorded music out of the studio and into a room full of excited fans. Let’s explore the pros and cons of them all!
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The Defining Characteristics of the Perfect Support Set
Invited to play on a bigger stage, opening for a bigger band? Here’s a guide to help you nail that support set to keep them coming back!
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How to Make Your Live Show More Interesting
We spoke to NYC bands Pinc Louds and The Living Strange about how they’re able to create some of the most exciting, innovative live music performances ever!
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5 Reasons to Love Open Mics
You spoke and we listened. Here are our favorite testimonies and comments from the Soundfly community as to why they love playing open mics!
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Why You Should Probably Avoid Open Mics
Open mics make lofty promises about what they’re able to offer songwriters of all levels. I’m here to tell you that they’re still a waste of your time.
