Up and coming rock band Convey stop by Inside Music HQ to share stories from the road and lessons learned throughout 2019.
Making it in the world today is no easy task for any musician. Rock and roll was once the most popular genre of music, but for the last decade, the sound brought to the masses by Chuck Berry more than half a century ago has disappeared from most top 40 radio. As a result, today’s rock bands have to be smarter than ever with their approach to business and marketing. The road to success was never easy, but many would argue it has never been harder for rock acts to succeed than right now.
Tossing concerns aside in pursuit of their dreams, the members of Convey are realists. The Los Angeles based rock band does not seek platinum status or sold-out stadium performances. Instead, Convey has a much simpler goal for their career: To connect with listeners from all over and make them feel something. Their debut album, City of Skin And Bone, does all that and more.
Recently, Convey vocalist Ben Cohen stopped by the Inside Music offices while the band was touring as direct support for rock legends Chevelle. His appearance came on the coldest day of the year so far, but the snow and wind did not deter his excitement. For nearly half an hour, Cohen shared stories from the road and studio that shed new light on the realities of chasing your dreams in the modern music business. Take a listen:
