DAVE: What Artists Can Learn From Lil Dicky’s TV Show
The surprise hit show of 2020 offers a hilarious and honest look at the struggles new artists face when trying to excel in the music business.
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Three Music Industry Lies Artists Need To Stop Believing
There is a lot of great advice on succeeding in the music industry, but there are a lot of lies as well. Let’s take a moment to separate fact from fiction before someone steers your career in the wrong direction. Continue Reading
What Every Artist Needs To Do Before The End of 2019
With the year coming to an end, it is time for artists everywhere to take stock of where they have been and where they plan on going. Continue Reading
The Best Career Advice That No One In Music Takes Seriously
The best advice for avoiding burnout and developing your career in the music business is the advice that requires the least amount of work. Continue Reading
Learning how to fail is an essential part of succeeding in the music business
“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” – Thomas Edison Continue Reading
In the music business, you can never get too comfortable
Succeeding in the music business is hard work, and the only way to get ahead is by doing everything you can to consistently develop new skills. Continue Reading
A crash course in avoiding music industry burnout
Everyone in music works too much and has a million things they feel they must accomplish, but taking time to recover is just as important as getting ahead. Continue Reading
The truth about music journalism and how to get covered in 2019
Getting press in music is harder than ever before, but with a few simple steps, you can develop a meaningful relationship with industry gatekeepers. The competition for attention in music is fierce. Whether you’re seeking to reach consumers directly or… Continue Reading
‘Hustle Harder’ is bad advice. Here’s why:
One of the internet’s most popular motivational phrases, ‘Hustler Harder’ is a recipe for disaster, depression, and feelings of inadequacy. Continue Reading
5 ways to make the most of a festival performance
With Coachella weekend two in the books it is safe to say music festival season has officially begun. There are hundreds of events taking place around the country between now and September, many with dozens of artists playing over multiple… Continue Reading