A DJ is essential for any event (anniversary party, engagement, bar mitzvah or company party, holiday party, prom, quinceanera or wedding). You don’t want to be stuck with an inexperienced DJ because it could cause damage. These are some tips to help you find the right DJ for your event. Basics of DJ Hiring What […]
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50 Things Bands Should Bring to a Gig While you won’t necessarily need all 50 of these items for every gig, we thought it would be helpful to compile a complete list to ensure your show runs smoothly. 1. Spare strings Your bass or guitar strings can snap at any moment. It’s inevitable. 2. Gaffer/duct […]
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It happens to gig musicians that things can go wrong from time to time. Sometimes, the problem is beyond your control. Other times, you can make a few adjustments to avoid them. OpenLIVE, a hi-res music record and distro platform that has recorded many live sets for bands, offers straightforward advice on how to get […]
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Damian My career started in the late 80s selling Madchester bands t-shirts. It’s a great way to meet people. My address book soon swelled with various musicians, DJs, promoters, and, let’s say, chancers. In the early 1990s, I sang in an independent band and had some minor successes. It was a great experience, especially when you […]
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Step 1 – Hardware Let’s start by looking at the hardware required to begin beat-making. Item 1 – Audio interface An audio interface is an equipment piece that acts as an external sound processing unit. This is also the main unit responsible for processing virtual instruments and effects. The ASIO programming language is used to […]
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A decent space, sound equipment and a few good people are all you need to create a community. You’ll soon find yourself attracting more curious listeners and more adventurous drinkers. Then, you will have a ready-made community. This is the ideal scenario. Unfortunately, many scenes in the early stages of development succumb to cliques, elitism, and stalls […]
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LinkedIn is not the best place for reaching fans with links to your tracks and glossy press photos. However, it is a great place to meet music industry contacts and help you build your career. Although it won’t directly grow your fanbase, the platform offers the chance to be on the radars of influential industry […]
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Before we get started, here’s some information you need to know. It’s not easy to do it yourself in PR. Experienced music PR executives are highly sought after for many reasons. The main reason is? Contacts. Strong relationships over many years or even decades with tastemakers and influencers make the best PR professionals. It takes patience, dedication, […]
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Today’s technology allows you to make professional-sounding recordings and mixes with minimal investment in “gear” and from the comfort of your own home. This article will discuss some factors to consider when creating a home studio within a budget. How to set up your home recording studio Computer First, you will need a computer. The […]
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What is an EPK? An Electronic Press Kit, or EPK for short, is a document that outlines the essence of your band. It should contain clear links to your website, music, and social media. This will allow you to introduce your brand to the world. When creating an EPK, it is important to consider how […]
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