A simple solution to writer’s block If there is one thing that unites musicians and the people who write about them it is the constant struggle to maintain their creativity. It does not matter if you are a blogger or… Continue Reading
Music Writing
Blog Tips: Language matters when covering assault Often in music journalism it feels as though every step forward is immediately followed by half a step back. A rather harmless example of this would be people learning that diversity in content… Continue Reading
The difference between good and bad content There are a lot of music blogs in existence today, yet many will tell you that interest in music writing has long started to wane. People claim services like Spotify and Apple Music,… Continue Reading
The ongoing need for a music media revolution For the better part of the last decade I have spent up to fourteen hours a day staring at phone and computer screens in hopes of writing something people would want to… Continue Reading
Music Writing 101: Coverage Confirmations If the first goal of every young music writer is to gain access to albums from their favorite artists before those records arrive in stores, then the second goal is usually to see those artists… Continue Reading
How to cut through the noise and make music writers care about your art As any music blogger will tell you, the quality of pitches sent from both aspiring artists and PR professionals often run the gamut from gorgeous to… Continue Reading
Tear it down. Start again. Not long ago, my life fell apart. In a matter of weeks I found myself with no relationship, no office, no apartment, and no real plan of what I was going to do next. I… Continue Reading
What to keep in mind when pitching music writers As any music writer will tell you, the quality of pitches sent from both aspiring artists and PR professionals often run the gamut from gorgeous to outright embarrassing. Some pitches are… Continue Reading
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
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