Want to save music blogs? Work together. In case anyone out there is still believing their music blog will change the world allow me to temper your dreams just a bit. As much as we would all like to believe… Continue Reading
Journalism
Op-Ed: Save some art for yourself Music writing can be a double-edged sword as far as fandom is concerned. The fact you’re in a position to influence a group of consumers makes it possible for you to get closer to… Continue Reading
Why music festivals should rethink their relationship with the media
Festival season is upon us, which means there are bloggers and journalists all over the world impatiently waiting to learn what – if any – events they will be covering this summer. For those who have never attempted to cover… Continue Reading
Making The Most Of Your Summer Festival Coverage
Earlier this week we offered tips to help musicians make the most of their time at festivals this summer, so it only makes sense that we do the same for journalists today. This post comes to us from Matt Leimkuhler,… Continue Reading
Music writing advice from music writers
Becoming a full-time music writer in 2017 may seem like a pipe dream, but there are hundreds of people around the world making it happen. Thousands more are writing part-time, be it as a hobby or a way to bring… Continue Reading
Challenge Yourself All Month Long With This Music Writer Exercise
Our pal Gary Suarez developed a great exercise for music writers in early 2015 that has since been resurrected for February 2017. We plan to participate and hope the rest of you will as well. Here are the rules: Each… Continue Reading
Journalism Tips: Overcoming The Holiday Slowdown (AKA Stop Worrying About Traffic)
Christmas and Chanukah just days away at this point, and as a music news writer you have no doubt noticed a major drop in the number of press releases and pitches hitting your inbox. Many PR firms, as well as… Continue Reading
A Conference for Music Bloggers: Could it Work?
As many of you know, we here at Haulix spend a lot of time and money every year making appearances at music festivals and conferences, as well as a number of college campuses across the nation. We do this both… Continue Reading
Inside Music Podcast #80 – The Death of a Music Blog (with Jacob Tender!)
On this episode of INSIDE MUSIC, host James Shotwell calls returning guest Jacob Tender to discuss the current state of music blogging, the rise of podcasts, and the need for change in the world. This is Jacob’s third time on… Continue Reading
Journalism Tips: Curiosity may kill cats, but it will save your writing
People are not machines. This may seem obvious on paper, but it’s a bit harder to discern when applied to real life. Many people feel they are put on this Earth to do one very specific thing, and every morning… Continue Reading