This is the latest post in our ongoing collaboration with Sonicbids. Enjoy. Just about every independent musician has worked his or her butt off promoting a show or writing an album, only to get paid a small, small amount back… Continue Reading
On this episode of INSIDE MUSIC, host James Shotwell calls Dance Gavin Dance frontman Tilian Pearson to discuss his decade-long career in music. Tilian has been a powerful force in alternative music since he was 18, and now that he’s… Continue Reading
As much as you may like to believe your career in music is infallible, or that you have a gift for songwriting no one will be able to deny, I can guarantee you there will always be days when your… Continue Reading
If you’re anything like me, you probably started the day by recognizing that the start of a new work week had indeed arrived and then immediately began shaking your fists at the sky in anger. Monday is rarely anyone’s favorite… Continue Reading
A lot has been written about the supposed dire state of the music industry, but truth be told there are a number of successful and growing companies, including record labels, that are thriving in 2015. In this column we bring… Continue Reading
Hey there, everyone. Thank you for taking a few minutes to explore our blog. If you’re reading this post on the day it goes live then you are likely waiting for the weekend to arrive. We’re in the same boat… Continue Reading
Here at Haulix, we pride ourselves on knowing a lot about life in the music industry. We could discuss piracy, promotion, distribution, and publicity from sunrise until sunset, but the one thing we never claim to fully understand is life… Continue Reading
In a recent episode of the 100 Words or Less podcast, guest Tom Mullen (of Washed Up Emo) bring up a great point about “making it.” 11:54 “If you don’t know where the basement show is, you’re disconnected, because that’s… Continue Reading
On this episode of INSIDE MUSIC, host James Shotwell calls Pentimento drummer and songwriter Mike Hansen to discuss his band’s upcoming album. Along the way, James and Mike get sidetracked with discussion of growing up, the cost of maintaining a… Continue Reading
We have made this point several times in the past, but in a time where everyone is constantly vying for attention on social networks there may be no better way to reach your fans than through maintaining an email newsletter.… Continue Reading