How to Get Gigs on Sonicbids

A while ago, I wrote this article about How to Get Better Results From Your Sonicbids Submissions. Since then, there have been a few changes to the site (both for promoters as well as performers). All of the advice from the first article still applies so if you haven’t read it, take a look at it … Read more

5 Non-traditional Ways to Promote Your Music

Artists tend to be creative people. We write music, create dazzling visions of art, and express sentiments in the most unique ways. However, when it comes to promoting our art, something else happens. For one reason or the other, most artists fail to express any creativity in their business endeavors. Here are five easy (non-internet) … Read more

How to Get Sponsored: Rethinking Sponsorships

When most people who want sponsorships think about their ultimate goal, it involves money. They’re looking for someone to fund their event, to pay for their tour, to raise money for their charity, and so on. When many businesses think about sponsoring someone, it ultimately involves money as well: even if it is an incredible … Read more

How to Choose the Best Songs for Your Album

If you’re heading into the studio to record an album, you should go in with plenty of songs to spare. Sometimes, things don’t work as well in recorded format, sometimes your tastes/ideas change. At any rate, going in with more ideas allows you to choose the very best songs for your album. Besides, it’s always … Read more

Great Idea for Superbowl Sunday

One of our bands, Priory, just posted this: “Who do you think will win the Super Bowl Bowl? Predict and post the score before kick off and WIN a FREE PRIORY download! Closest wins!” How are you taking advantage of Super Bowl fervor to create engagement?

How to Get the Opening Slot for a Major Tour/Band

There are a few ways to make sure you get to open for a major artist in town: The first option takes time, energy, and hard work. In the process, you’ll gain the respect of the local music industry. You’ll build true fans that will come to other shows, buy your merchandise, and support your … Read more

How to Book Your Band’s Tour, Step-by-Step

I believe that good information should be spread and even though I do booking for bands, I’m not afraid to share, step-by-step, how I go about this process. That’s what this music blog is all about, partnering up with artists to take the next step. I hope this helps your music career. This is a more concise … Read more

Eastern Europe Tour

Just got back in from doing a tour in Eastern Europe playing for the troops. If you’re interested in reading about the experience, you can check out my blog at http://aslantedview.tumblr.com Regular blogging and notes will be resuming here shortly.

On Tour…

Pardon the delays, I’ve been traveling. I’m in Atlanta, GA waiting for a flight to Washington, DC now (then to Munich, Germany, and then Sarajevo, Bosnia). On a goodwill tour performing music for the troops overseas. Posts will be resuming in a few weeks.

How to Get a Sponsor For Your Tour/Band/Brand Part 3

Been getting a lot of questions about this topic lately so I decided to throw out some additional thoughts about getting a sponsor for your band. Remember, the most important part of this process is to approach it from a business point of view. What can you offer the potential sponsor that is worth the … Read more