business

Musicians On The Road: Finding Rehearsal Spaces With Open Studio

A brief review of Open Studio, a service allowing to hourly and monthly rehearsal studios to list their available rooms, and musicians to find available studios in their area using their zip code or city.

Talking On The Blogging Side Of Music

Last week I was interviewed by MicControl’s Jonathan Ostrow for his “Blogging Side Of Music” interview series, we spoke about the strategies for establishing direction and engagement within a music blog and blogging in general.

Biffy Clyro’s Simon Neil: ‘Just Believe In Yourself’

Scottish rock trio Biffy Clyro has been touring in support of their latest record, Only Revolutions, for more than a year now. While the band stayed in Australia, Joe Matera sat down with Biffy Clyro singer and guitarist to talk on various topics.

How To Get More People To Come To Your Shows. Part 2

I’ll give you 2 great examples by comparing two rock bands I know. I’ll show you how one of these bands totally packed their next several shows and the other band missed their opportunity to do the same by making a critical mistake.

How To Get More People To Come To Your Shows. Part 1

It’s not only about getting ‘new’ people to come and see your band, but even most of your own friends and fans typically don’t come to your live shows regularly which is making it harder to get bigger and better gigs and make more money.

Stone Temple Pilots’ Dean DeLeo: ‘Be Aware’ To Be In The Business

The legendary rockers reunited for a massive concert tour in 2008, and now release a hugely anticipated self-titled album on May 25. UG’s Joe Matera called Dean DeLeo to discuss the LP, and his thoughts on the music industry.