Fueled by an undeniable spirit
by Stephen Stern, executive editor, Music Insider Magazine
From the outside he resembles a Pontiac GTO convertible – a vintage American muscle car, with his strong features, bald noggin and power strokes. But underneath the …
Rising up from the ashes of the central coast in California, Hateshop was created in 2008, by guitarists Bill Doty, Mark Schiesl, drummer, Brian McLaughlin and bassist, Steve Gourley. Their history as long time friends shows on stage by the …
Last issue a musician asked for some advice from his peers. How old is too old to keep playing music?
Well, we’ve got some feedback for you!
Rolf
Age is a factor for a number of reasons: 1. Less time …
After my band mates and I spent hours and hours trying to come up with a name for our band, we found one that we liked, but a lot of people don’t. Do you think a band’s name could determine …
To the edge Till we all get off I will take You away with me Once and for all
Time will see us realign Diamonds reign across the sky Shower me into the same Realm
Calculate, I’ll embrace Hold on …
How to handle your existing email addresses
by Hank Stroll
Having an email database is extremely important when trying to get the word out about your band or company. Following these initial guidelines will help you to increase the number …
Tribute to a true legend
by Gene Baker
This is my first article for Music Insider Magazine and I’m very glad to shed my point of view being a struggling artist, and all the trials and tribulations that I deal …
A band’s nightmare
by Music Insider Magazine
So you’re about to go to the studio and finish your first CD and maybe you should just let this go … but you have a singer who has such a big ego …
Taking a look at the big picture
by Stephen Stern
First I look at landscape as a viewer. I start to feel things—the feelings don’t have to be defined. I trust my creative intuition. I seek in my compositions—Gestalt sense—all …
