Archive for "band"

How To Settle Band Disputes

By Olivia Lennox | December 21, 2011

Sometimes disputes can make or break a band, but without them positive change can be difficult, so the art of compromise and democratic decisions is key in settling band disputes.

MxPx On Music Business: ‘Everything Is DIY Today’

By Andrew Apanov | November 5, 2010

Punk legends MxPx have been in the music industry for long enough to know how much the show biz world changed during the past several years. And if a band, used to be signed on a major label, went DIY to get maximum of its success, isn’t it the right time to rethink your own goals once again?

Fire Your Slacker Band! Part IV: Basic Recording

By Josh Urban | October 25, 2010

At this point in the articles, we’ve established a project, written a few songs, got some cool words to sing (if that’s what we’re into), and we’re ready to rock, right? Hold on, soldier! We need some gigs, fans, and downloads.

Fire Your Slacker Band! Part III: Songwriting For Rock Musicians

By Josh Urban | October 18, 2010

This installment furthers the cause of what I call the evolution of teaching. That’s right – learning from my Neanderthal mistakes puts you further along the path of musical evolution and enlightenment. After singing, this next topic was my biggest obstacle as a musician!

Starting A Band: The Basics

By Richard Cowley | October 11, 2010

Here, I’ll be telling you how to get started, get serious, and get going with your (no doubt) illustrious career, with examples from a hefty number of bands I’ve had the pleasure of either knowing or being a part of. And even if you don’t get anywhere, hey, maybe you’ll get laid.

Fire Your Slacker Band! Part II: Get Your Act Together

By Josh Urban | October 6, 2010

Last week I yelled and ranted in a typical Josh style about some of the lousy times I’ve spent in bands – and why I decided to embark on the path of a solo musician and one-man band. The first installment of this series was the introduction, and the road map. Now we’ll start getting into details.