The live music business is an avenue artists still depend on to make a living and build a fan base. TourSavant.com introduces the “Virtual Road Manager” for independent bands, but is it that good?
The music industry makes a living exploiting various non-musical factors. So how can you take care of these things beyond the music? The answer comes down to image control and sincerity.
Your success in sharing your music with the world and influencing others to produce good music requires making a run of sounds that will sell to people. So what do we do so that we can sell without “selling out”? The main thing – if it does not hurt the music or artistic intent, do it.
The Internet phenomenon and the masters of viral promotion, OK Go did it again – creating a weirdy video for the new single “WTF?” and uniting with Design Miami/ for a groundbreaking design performance.
The state of the underground metal scene in Los Angeles (LA) has taken a series of unfortunate events. The Knitting Factory in Hollywood has closed, The Black Castle has announced its closing, and The Relax Bar is now only doing Saturday night shows.
