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TIPS FROM A NARDCORE LEGEND
We asked Head Cut drummer John Crerar to share his tips for fellow musicians. Crerar is such a pillar of the Ventura/Oxnard punk scene (dubbed ... -
Musical Longevity From a Semi-Pro Musician
I’ve been a bassist since the mid-1980s, mostly at a semi-professional level (i.e., earning money but not making a living from music). I’ve toured across ... -
Radio Memphis Keeps Memphis’ Heritage Upfront… and Personal
If ever there were a musical “bunker,” it’s the place Radio Memphis calls home. You find it tucked deep in the basement of an unassuming ... -
Robin Beck Still Sings Like It’s the First Time
Rocker Robin Beck might be best known for the single “The First Time” (a smash hit just about everywhere except the U.S.), but a career ... -
Tip Jar: Brian Kehew Brings Classic Music Techniques, Equipment, and Mindsets to the Modern World
Music historians are driven by a passion for the art that goes beyond lyrics and melody. It’s about the inspiration behind the sound and for ... -
Tip Jar: A Tale of Loss, Redemption, and Fulfillment That Is All True and Uplifting
When I was just back from my first year in college, I was staying in the house in Lexington on Hunt Road, and I was just getting ... -
Tip Jar: Low-Cost Guitars That Earn Their Place on Stage
By the time a guitar survives years of live performances, price becomes irrelevant. What matters is whether it holds tune, projects reliably through a PA, ... -
Tip Jar — The Cost of Culture: How Art and Entertainment Left the Common Man ...
A few weeks ago, I went to see Elvis Costello in concert—one of my longtime heroes, a songwriter once known for his sharp wit, his ... -
Tip Jar: Succeeding in a Man's World
Excerpt taken from the book Street Smart by Dina LaPolt Here’s a jarring thought: It’s a man’s world. Actually, it’s a white, straight man’s world. ... -
Best Career Tips 2025: For the Masses
DeeAnn“Always stay true to yourself, be honest and follow your gut because you might have different people trying to pull you in various directions based ...
