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Producers Sound Off: 5 Acclaimed Producers Offer Advice
IF THERE IS ONE INDIVIDUAL WHO USES RECORDING STUDIOS THE MOST, it is the producer. Producers often oversee multiple projects over the span of a year and, as a result, ... -
DIY Spotlight: Strangely Attractive
It’s challenging to be a DIY act, but Strangely Attractive met that challenge in a most unusual way. In fact, they are involved in something called the “52 Week Challenge.” ... -
DIY Spotlight: Macklemore
Hip-hop rapper Macklemore has been releasing music independently since 2000 and has gained a significant fanbase. He has released mixtapes, three EPs and two albums without record label support. His ... -
Karl Louis Gives Insider Management Advice
A veteran manager who formed Moral Compass Management over a decade ago, Karl Louis developed his skills at Warren Entner Management and Lindy Goetz Management, and has also worked on ... -
DIY Spotlight: Ratcliff Bailey
These artists are so DIY they create their own opportunities when none exist. Ratcliff Bailey are two musicians, Tim Ratcliff and Ken Bailey, who realized playing the same old standards ... -
Do It Yourself Management
The role of a Manager has changed as much as the music business. In fact, the traditional artist team (manager, attorney, agent, business manager) may no longer be practical. Today ... -
DIY Darling Spotlight: Marina V
Marina V is a DIY darling who has nurtured an incredibly devoted fan base. So much so, her fans are willing to do anything for her, including booking shows and ... -
DIY Spotlight: Vinyl Soul
Jay Hurtado and Nambo of Vinyl Soul are relentless DIYers. Their work ethic has brought them tremendous results. And, they’ve accomplished it all on their own. The ultimate buskers, Vinyl ... -
DIY Spotlight Featuring LePaige
By Bernard Baur The members of LePaige, an independent pop-rock act, will go to almost any extreme to achieve their goals—including dancing in their underwear, Gangnam Style. It started with a DIY crusade that was so ambitious ... -
24 Booking & Touring Tips
By Bernard Baur BOOKING TIPS 1. You need a recording that is mixed and mastered, and a performance video. 2. Prepare enough material for at least two full sets ...
